Carquest

Carquest Corporation is an American automotive parts distribution network that is currently owned and operated by Advance Auto Parts via independent retailers associated with the network as "Carquest Auto Parts". As of October 4, 2014 Advance operated 5,305 stores, 109 Worldpac branches. Advance Auto Parts and Carquest Auto Parts employs approximately 75,000 employees. The partnership between Advance Auto Parts and the Los Angeles Dodgers ended when Advance closed all of its California stores. Explanation Advance Auto Parts closed all of its California stores as part of a restructuring plan to improve profitability and focus on its best-performing stores. The company's restructuring plan also includes consolidating distribution centers and opening new stores in higher-performing regions. The partnership between Advance Auto Parts and the Los Angeles Dodgers included in-stadium signage, store displays, and community activities. The partnership ended when Advance closed all of its California stores. Advance Auto Parts has been struggling with declining sales due to fewer drivers repairing their cars. The company has also been cutting costs in store operations, merchandise excellence, and supply chain.