Advance has proven it self to be reactive and not proactive in this business, and that has caused a lot of the trouble the company now experiences. Advance can not seem to grasp the concept of retail vs commercial customers, and has lacked both the ability and four sight to attract or retain existing customers. Whatever the next big deal you try will in no way bring back the customers or employees for how badly you have already burned them with broken promises and out right lies. So best of luck with yet "Another" try at making your business model work. It will no doubt be a butchered version of one of the competitors since no one within corporate knows anything about the auto parts business.
Posted by @PXccBy7-rue, well said.