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Jeff Watson jwatson@thecherawchronicle.com CHESTERFIELD---On May 22, Advance Auto Parts opened its doors to a new location in Chesterfield.

Changes are afoot at A dvance Auto Parts, Inc.The company recently announced that Derrick Thomas will join the company as senior vice president, of Operations - Southeast, effective May 27, 2008.

The country's struggling auto-parts industry, which has lost 30,000 jobs in three years, will slip again financially in 2008 before recovering, according to the Conference Board of Canada.

The Greenville Police Department is asking people to be on the alert for a group selling car cleaning products door-to-door. Officers are trying to determine if the products where taken during a May 17 break-in ...

Max Siegel, 102, a former executive of Pep Boys -- Manny, Moe & Jack -- who seemed to have found the fountain of youth in generosity, courteousness, and a tireless work ethic, died of kidney failure Wednesday ...

Auto parts retailer AutoZone, Inc. on Tuesday reported a higher third-quarter profit, cashing in on stronger sales to its commercial customers and bucking the economic headwinds that have slammed the broader ...

Streetinvesting.com has now resumed our progressive Advance Auto Parts Inc. as it fell down $0.04 on below average volume midday trading Wednesday, May 14, 2008. via M2.com

“In an operating environment that remained extremely challenging, we are pleased with our financial performance for quarter”

EXETER, Penn., May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc., a leading distributor and marketer of automotive aftermarket accessories and equipment in North America, today announced financial ... via Automotive

May 15, 2008 Advance CEO: Advance has room to grow its commercial business & improve store experience While the last two years have been tough for the company, Jackson said Advance has room to grow its ... via WDBJ7

“These are new operations for the company”

Tire Centers has signed two new leases in the Baltimore-Washington market, both of which are at Prologis facilities: it has leased 37,335 sf at Gateway Distribution Center Phase II, in Sterling, VA., and 37,597 ... via GlobeSt.com

“The close relationship with the Sloan family and General Parts International, Inc. adds an invaluable resource that will greatly benefit Northwood students for years to come.”

After a year of construction, Northwood University is happy to announce the dedication and unveiling ceremony of its new 25,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art Sloan Family Building for Aftermarket Studies will ... via Aftermarket Business

MLN Newswire - www.mlntherawfeed.com - Memphis, Tenn. Memphis rallied in the eighth inning to beat Colorado Springs 6-5 Saturday afternoon at AutoZone Park in front of 10,217 fans. via Minor League News

“Having spent several years evaluating the dealership space, we at MSD are thrilled to partner with (Rachor) in this new venture”

MSD Capital LP, the private investment firm that manages Michael Dell's fortune, has joined a longtime auto industry executive in a partnership to invest in dealerships. via Austin American-Statesman

An elderly Kingsford man is at Dickinson County Hospital for observation yet today after his vehicle caught on fire Tuesday afternoon. via The Daily News

The word is icon. The person who fits that description is Mort Schwartz. Say "Mort" and everyone knows whom you are talking about. via Aftermarket Business

Larry Silvey O 'Reilly Automotive Inc.'s definitive agreement to purchase CSK Auto Corporation may be the most important news of the decade. via Aftermarket Business

LKQ Corporation announced results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2008, with revenue of $491.9 million, net income of $30.9 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.22. "We reported record revenue and ... via Automotive Body Repair News