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business1 year ago

Advance Auto Parts to Close Over 700 Stores Amid Industry Shifts

The auto parts retail landscape is shifting as over 700 Advance Auto Parts stores are set to close, highlighting the challenges faced by brick-and-mortar stores in the online era. While DIY customers contribute to sales, the bulk of revenue comes from selling to repair shops and fleets. The industry is highly competitive with thin margins, and online retailers add pressure. Successful stores focus on inventory, quick delivery, and customer service to compete. Advance Auto Parts' acquisition of CarQuest aimed to boost wholesale sales but may have strained their finances.

crime1 year ago

"Napa Double Homicide: Arrests Made, Suspects Identified, Charges Filed"

A 17-year-old girl, Sasha Donnelly, was identified as one of the victims in a double homicide in Napa, California. She and a 19-year-old woman were shot to death near the Napa River. A suspect, 22-year-old John Richard Wesley Nicholson Jr., has been arrested and charged with two counts of murder. Two other women were also arrested on suspicion of aiding in a felony. The Napa Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward, and a GoFundMe page has raised over $18,000 for Sasha's funeral expenses.

crime1 year ago

Double Homicide: Two Teen Girls Fatally Shot in Napa

Two teenage girls were shot to death in Napa on Saturday evening, with one dying at the scene and the other succumbing to her injuries at the hospital. A witness described the girls as appearing no older than 15 and recounted a dark car approaching the scene and firing five shots before speeding off. The area where the shooting occurred has seen an increase in gang graffiti and crime in recent years. The Napa Police Department is seeking information from the public and has not provided a motive or suspect description.