Hearing from vendors that a large number of Kansas City stores are being closed. Anybody hear anything?
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Heard another KC region DM is going to the competition. Apparently has had enough of McBobo.
Here, here!! (Dilly, dilly! Now that’s a believable post!!
The AAP purchase of CARQUEST was a commercial sales windfall for the commercial competitors. O’Reillys and NAPA particularly had large sales increases. The Sloan family ran a great company. When they realized they could not perpetuate the internal stock program long term, it became evident a sale would be necessary to fund the payout to all of the employee shareholders. As a former shareholder, I would like to thank the AAP folks for funding my dream. You bought something that you had no idea what to do with... but thanks again.... s---ers!
Someone should be writing a book on how to totally destroy an Auto Parts Supplier chain in two years!
CARQUEST was at one time a respectable company with a great reputation among large commercial customers and government accounts. Now it is a footnote in the history books thanks to AAP’s top management team! Would you believe me if I told you this was the master plan all along?
I was told this was the plan from the very beginning when CARQUEST was purchased although at that time it was hard for me to believe. Who would spend that kind of money on a large scale national parts business just to close it down?
I agree. Using the term “dissolve” instead of consolidate is a better description. At this point everyone knows that consolidating CARQUEST locations into AAP stores is a waste of money. The CQ customers and employees all leave for better options with the competition. And let’s not forget that stellar regional management team that remains clueless.
Chatter at corporate is store consolidations and elimination of the CAM position by year end. ROI on CAMs is not there... money better spent on retail/online initiatives. Stores losing money to be closed or consolidated. Most CQ locations dissolved as their leases expire.
Not yet.
What happened in Wichita? The Grim Reaper show up?
Store field management should be nervous. A buzz saw is headed their way.
The independent side can really keep a secret. Those independent CQ store owners have no idea what is coming.
All of the CQ people will be gone when the stores shut down. McBobo has no use for them.
CQ locations will be shut down nationwide as leases expire. This will help fund growth of new AAP locations that is currently being touted as the latest and greatest growth initiatives.
No surprise these predictions continue to come true. Just look at the management team.... very weak when it comes to ability, attaining goals, and garnering any level of respect from those in the stores. Only salvation may be the faceless DIY online sales that continue to alienate commercial business.
Well, well, well...many of the items within this post are coming true. Gotta wonder who the lead contributor is. Apparently in the know.
Anyone know when the stores will be notified? I have some very concerned and stressed employees.
More than several. Shuttering more company stores as well...mostly CQ.
What happened at the meeting for the CQ independents? Heard several are leaving due to DC changes.
Spreed sheet gurus is all they are!
No one respects that DB. Surprising he remains. But then again, corporate is blind to field issues.
He can’t resist a good red.... the more you pour the more he will tell you (in confidence) !
That VP gets loose lips after a few glasses of wine. Not the first time he has revealed something that is confidential.
KC VP confirmed DC realignment. Several Independents will become Company owned AAP locations.
What is happening with the KC store group? Lots of “chatter” in Roanoke and Raleigh.
Old news about the dc realignments. Was part of the original plan.
What’s with all of the upcoming KC DC realignment? I’m a CQ independent store owner that’s not getting any answers. Details?
McBoBo says woof.
Typical AAP move. Support those that bow down to a dog.
The replacement CSM is already relocating to Kansas City. And you were right, it’s one of his boys from back east.
McBoBo will be bringing in one of his yes men cronies to replace McPucker. I bet he will have pretty lips too. 👄
What’s going on st the KC CQ DC? Heard there was a shake up this week.
Worst leader ever in KC. Should have kept Torres that had great people skills. McBoBo should be in a cubicle at K-Mart corporate.
The KC group continues to crumble due to the turnover and overall lack of confidence of the team members. McBobo at the wheel is a joke. Somebody should have cut the circuit City flunky a long time ago. Even the CSM is leaving and he can kiss a$$ better than anyone!
McPucker is leaving. He quit.
Should be some interesting info on Mondays conference calls.
McPucker is still there? Oops I forgot he is one of McBobos top yes men.
McPucker is leaving KC? Who’s the new CSM?
Consolidations are being planned all over to conserve cash. Don’t be surprised if you get short notice like I did. B@&$ards!
Not just KC. LAK-DES-DEN are included.
Old news. This has been in the planning stage for quite some time.
Heard some of the CQ Independents are being switched to Salina also. Anybody know when?.