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Store Count
Indicates the total number of retail locations, reflecting the company's market presence and potential reach to customers. A growing store count can signal expansion and increased sales opportunities.After a period of net closures tied to footprint optimization, Advance has shifted to modest net openings in 2025 and is moving into a selective expansion phase—adding new stores and market hubs in 2026. This reflects a strategy of pruning low‑productivity locations then redeploying capital into higher‑return footprints to support Pro growth and margin recovery, but execution risk (supply‑chain integration, markdowns, LIFO and near‑term cash pressure) will determine whether new openings drive sustainable comps and free cash flow.
Date | Total Stores |
|---|---|
Jan 01, 2025 | 1.10 |
Jan 01, 2024 | -0.70 |
Jan 01, 2023 | -0.30 |
Jan 01, 2022 | 0.30 |
Jan 01, 2021 | 10.70 |
Jan 01, 2020 | 2.40 |
Jan 01, 2019 | 1.10 |
Jan 01, 2018 | 2.30 |
Jan 01, 2017 | -2.00 |
Jan 01, 2016 | -1.40 |