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Advance Auto lays off nearly 500 employees

Restructures supply chain, field and corporate support functions

ROANOKE, Va. – Advance Auto Parts eliminated 475 positions across the country.

The company restructured its supply chain, field and corporate support functions to support its short- and long-term strategic plan.

There was no impact to store level positions.

In a news release, the company says it continues to invest in its stores to increase customer service.

The company said it is seeing progress from the investments.

According to filings with the Securities and Exchance Commission, Advance Auto Parts saw a drop in sales in 2015 and 2016.

The company operates more than 5,100 stores in North America.

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