Walmart and Advance Auto Parts Announce Plans to Launch Automotive Specialty Store on Walmart.com
October 16 2018 - 6:00AM
Business Wire
Strategic Omnichannel Partnership to Deliver a
New Level of Convenience in Aftermarket Automotive Parts
Shopping
Walmart.com and Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading
automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, today
announced a comprehensive, strategic partnership that will create
an automotive specialty store on Walmart.com. Expected to begin
rolling out in the first half of 2019, the new omnichannel shopping
experience will provide customers with access to Advance’s
extensive portfolio of aftermarket automotive parts, accessories
and maintenance items.
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“This year, we’ve been incredibly focused on building our
offering on Walmart.com to ensure we have the specialty assortment
that our customers are looking for,” said Phillip Oaks, Vice
President and Group General Manager, Retail Merchandising, Walmart
eCommerce. “In line with this focus, we are thrilled to be
partnering with Advance, which will bring us its industry leading
automotive product assortment and know-how. This comprehensive
partnership will enhance almost every aspect of the automotive
customer shopping experience – from the product offering online to
fulfillment capabilities.”
The new specialty store will complement Walmart’s automotive
offering of common parts and accessories online and in stores,
including an extensive assortment of tire, lube and battery
services in more than 2,500 Walmart Auto Care Centers across the
country. Launching in phases over the coming year, the specialty
store will also feature a variety of Advance’s value-added content
and product information. The companies also plan to work together
to explore new fulfillment options that will bring customers
unparalleled convenience, including home delivery, same-day pickup
in a Walmart or Advance store and installation of some parts.
“This is an exciting partnership for both Advance and Walmart
customers,” said Tom Greco, President and CEO, Advance Auto Parts.
“At Advance, we are absolutely committed to building a
best-in-class omnichannel experience and Walmart is an undisputed
omnichannel leader. Partnering with Walmart enables us to share our
extensive product offering and trusted advice with an increased
number of do-it-yourself customers and supports our long-term
strategic objectives.”
About Walmart
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save
money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in retail stores,
online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, nearly 265
million customers and members visit our more than 11,200 stores
under 55 banners in 27 countries and eCommerce websites. With
fiscal year 2018 revenue of $500.3 billion, Walmart employs over
2.2 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader
in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment
opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by
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at http://twitter.com/walmart.
About Advance Auto Parts
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket
parts provider that serves both professional installer and
do-it-yourself customers through its vast network of nearly 6,400
stores, independently owned Carquest branded locations and Worldpac
branches. Advance’s more than 70,000 dedicated and knowledgeable
Team Members serve customers throughout the United States, Canada,
Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Mexico, the Bahamas, Turks
and Caicos, British Virgin Islands and Pacific Islands. Additional
information about Advance, including employment opportunities,
customer services, and online shopping for parts, accessories and
other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.
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