10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended July 12, 2014

OR

oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ________ to ________.

Commission file number 001-16797

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ADVANCE AUTO PARTS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

________________________

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)     54-2049910 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

5008 Airport Road, Roanoke, Virginia 24012

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

(540) 362-4911

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report).

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Registration S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer x	Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer o  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x

As of August 15, 2014, the registrant had outstanding 72,975,452 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the only class of common stock of the registrant outstanding).

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PART I.	FINANCIAL INFORMATION
	Item 1.	Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries (unaudited):
		Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 12, 2014, December 28, 2013 and July 13, 2013	1
		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Twelve and Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013	2
		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Twelve and Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013	2
		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013	3
		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013	4
		Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	6
	Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	25
	Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	37
	Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	37
PART II.	OTHER INFORMATION
	Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	39
	Item 6.	Exhibits	40
SIGNATURE			S-1

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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF

ADVANCE AUTO PARTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

July 12, 2014, December 28, 2013 and July 13, 2013

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

	July 12, 2014			December 28, 2013			July 13, 2013
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	67,446		$	1,112,471		$	520,969
Receivables, net	622,432			277,595			281,714
Inventories, net	3,935,157			2,556,557			2,407,041
Other current assets	89,741			42,761			66,555
Total current assets	4,714,776			3,989,384			3,276,279
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,312,031, $1,255,474 and $1,189,931	1,422,083			1,283,970			1,285,029
Assets held for sale	615			2,064			2,237
Goodwill	1,001,213			199,835			199,791
Intangible assets, net	779,401			49,872			56,155
Other assets, net	51,437			39,649			32,797
	$	7,969,525		$	5,564,774		$	4,852,288
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	$	70,694		$	916		$	878
Accounts payable	3,054,340			2,180,614			2,048,202
Accrued expenses	579,199			428,625			450,253
Other current liabilities	69,940			154,630			140,332
Total current liabilities	3,774,173			2,764,785			2,639,665
Long-term debt	1,797,795			1,052,668			604,117
Other long-term liabilities	583,032			231,116			239,527
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, nonvoting, $0.0001 par value	—			—			—
Common stock, voting, $0.0001 par value	7			7			7
Additional paid-in capital	548,875			531,293			522,342
Treasury stock, at cost	(108,647		)	(107,890		)	(102,883		)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	6,774			3,683			4,749
Retained earnings	1,367,516			1,089,112			944,764
Total stockholders' equity	1,814,525			1,516,205			1,368,979
	$	7,969,525		$	5,564,774		$	4,852,288

The accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

are an integral part of these statements.

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

For the Twelve and Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended

July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

	Twelve Week Periods Ended						Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended
	July 12, 2014			July 13, 2013			July 12, 2014			July 13, 2013
Net sales	$	2,347,697		$	1,549,553		$	5,317,196		$	3,564,857
Cost of sales, including purchasing and warehousing costs	1,285,589			770,330			2,901,966			1,777,428
Gross profit	1,062,108			779,223			2,415,230			1,787,429
Selling, general and administrative expenses	821,435			584,541			1,918,755			1,388,679
Operating income	240,673			194,682			496,475			398,750
Other, net:
Interest expense	(16,861		)	(8,024		)	(40,503		)	(18,684		)
Other income, net	208			365			811			1,323
Total other, net	(16,653		)	(7,659		)	(39,692		)	(17,361		)
Income before provision for income taxes	224,020			187,023			456,783			381,389
Provision for income taxes	84,532			70,152			169,569			142,728
Net income	$	139,488		$	116,871		$	287,214		$	238,661
Basic earnings per share	$	1.91		$	1.60		$	3.93		$	3.26
Diluted earnings per share	$	1.89		$	1.59		$	3.90		$	3.23
Dividends declared per common share	$	0.06		$	0.06		$	0.12		$	0.12
Weighted average common shares outstanding	72,930			72,930			72,895			73,081
Weighted average common shares outstanding - assuming dilution	73,399			73,343			73,374			73,607

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

For the Twelve and Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended

July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

	Twelve Week Periods Ended						Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended
	July 12, 2014			July 13, 2013			July 12, 2014			July 13, 2013
Net income	$	139,488		$	116,871		$	287,214		$	238,661
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Changes in net unrecognized other postretirement benefit costs, net of $89, $91, $207 and $157 tax	(139		)	(142		)	(323		)	(245		)
Postretirement benefit plan amendment	—			—			—			2,327
Currency translation	6,654			—			3,414			—
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	6,515			(142		)	3,091			2,082
Comprehensive income	$	146,003		$	116,729		$	290,305		$	240,743

The accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

are an integral part of these statements.

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity For the Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013 (in thousands) (unaudited)
	Preferred Stock			Common Stock				Additional Paid-in Capital			Treasury Stock, at cost				Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income		Retained Earnings			Total Stockholders' Equity
	Shares	Amount		Shares		Amount					Shares	Amount
Balance, December 28, 2013	—	$	—	74,224		$	7	$	531,293		1,384	$	(107,890	)	$	3,683	$	1,089,112		$	1,516,205
Net income																	287,214			287,214
Total other comprehensive income															3,091					3,091
Issuance of shares upon the exercise of stock options and stock appreciation rights				111				1,874												1,874
Tax withholdings related to the exercise of stock appreciation rights								(4,120		)										(4,120		)
Tax benefit from share-based compensation, net								5,131												5,131
Restricted stock and restricted stock units vested				11																—
Share-based compensation								12,363												12,363
Stock issued under employee stock purchase plan				20				2,308												2,308
Repurchase of common stock											6	(757		)						(757		)
Cash dividends																	(8,810		)	(8,810		)
Other								26												26
Balance, July 12, 2014	—	$	—	74,366		$	7	$	548,875		1,390	$	(108,647	)	$	6,774	$	1,367,516		$	1,814,525
Balance, December 29, 2012	—	$	—	73,731		$	7	$	520,215		348	$	(27,095	)	$	2,667	$	714,900		$	1,210,694
Net income																	238,661			238,661
Total other comprehensive income															2,082					2,082
Issuance of shares upon the exercise of stock options and stock appreciation rights				424				1,903												1,903
Tax withholdings related to the exercise of stock appreciation rights								(19,891		)										(19,891		)
Tax benefit from share-based compensation, net								14,396												14,396
Restricted stock and restricted stock units vested				(8	)															—
Share-based compensation								4,593												4,593
Stock issued under employee stock purchase plan				15				1,105												1,105
Repurchase of common stock											979	(75,788		)						(75,788		)
Cash dividends																	(8,797		)	(8,797		)
Other								21												21
Balance, July 13, 2013	—	$	—	74,162		$	7	$	522,342		1,327	$	(102,883	)	$	4,749	$	944,764		$	1,368,979

The accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

are an integral part of these statements.

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013 (in thousands) (unaudited)
	Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended
	July 12, 2014			July 13, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	287,214		$	238,661
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	152,703			112,072
Share-based compensation	12,363			4,593
Loss on property and equipment, net	989			423
Other	1,402			858
Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes	12,201			(5,893		)
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	(5,138		)	(14,570		)
Net increase in, net of effect from acquisition of businesses:
Receivables, net	(87,365		)	(33,266		)
Inventories, net	(217,372		)	(53,997		)
Other assets	(39,048		)	(13,965		)
Net increase (decrease) in, net of effect from acquisition of businesses:
Accounts payable	169,352			(18,915		)
Accrued expenses	32,181			93,683
Other liabilities	1,079			406
Net cash provided by operating activities	320,561			310,090
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(106,270		)	(111,904		)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(2,059,184		)	(187,211		)
Sale of certain assets of acquired business	—			16,798
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment	130			148
Net cash used in investing activities	(2,165,324		)	(282,169		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Increase (decrease) in bank overdrafts	6,221			(8,724		)
Borrowings under credit facilities	1,677,600			—
Payments on credit facilities	(862,600		)	—
Dividends paid	(13,178		)	(13,193		)
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock, primarily exercise of stock options	4,208			3,029
Tax withholdings related to the exercise of stock appreciation rights	(4,120		)	(19,891		)
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	5,138			14,570
Repurchase of common stock	(757		)	(75,788		)
Contingent consideration related to previous business acquisition	(10,047		)	(4,726		)
Other	(406		)	(340		)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	802,059			(105,063		)
Effect of exchange rate change on cash	(2,321		)	—
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(1,045,025		)	(77,142		)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	1,112,471			598,111
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	67,446		$	520,969

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013 (in thousands) (unaudited)
	Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended
	July 12, 2014			July 13, 2013
Supplemental cash flow information:
Interest paid	$	28,745		$	17,879
Income tax payments	136,964			89,750
Non-cash transactions:
Accrued purchases of property and equipment	16,375			12,894
Receivable for sale of certain assets of acquired business	—			1,224
Changes in other comprehensive income from post retirement benefits	(323		)	2,082

The accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

are an integral part of these statements.

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Twelve and Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

1. Basis of Presentation:

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company and include the accounts of Advance Auto Parts, Inc. ("Advance"), its wholly owned subsidiary, Advance Stores Company, Incorporated ("Advance Stores"), and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company"). All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position of the Company, the results of its operations and cash flows have been made.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or GAAP, have been condensed or omitted based upon the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") interim reporting guidance. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2013, or Fiscal 2013.

The accounting policies followed in the presentation of interim financial results are consistent with those followed on an annual basis. These policies are presented in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for Fiscal 2013 (filed with the SEC on February 25, 2014).

The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for the full fiscal year. The first quarter of each of the Company's fiscal years contains 16 weeks while the remaining three quarters contain 12 weeks each.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

Segment and Related Information

As a result of the acquisition of General Parts International, Inc. ("GPI") on January 2, 2014, which is further described in Note 3, Acquisition, the Company reevaluated the composition of its reportable segments during the first quarter of fiscal 2014. Based on this analysis, the Company determined that it operates as a single reportable segment. As of July 12, 2014, the Company's operations are comprised of 5,289 stores and 106 distribution branches, which operate in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands primarily under the trade names “Advance Auto Parts”, "Carquest", "Autopart International" and "Worldpac". These locations offer a broad selection of brand name, original equipment manufacturer ("OEM") and proprietary automotive replacement parts, accessories, and maintenance items primarily for domestic and imported cars and light trucks. While the mix of do-it-yourself ("DIY") and Commercial customers varies among the four store brands, all of the locations serve customers through similar distribution channels. The Company has plans to fully integrate the Carquest company-operated stores and overall operations into Advance Auto Parts over the next three years and to eventually integrate the availability of all of the Company's product offerings throughout the entire chain.

The Company's Advance Auto Parts operations are currently comprised of three geographic areas. Each of the Advance Auto Parts geographic areas, in addition to Carquest and Worldpac, are individually considered operating segments which are aggregated into one reportable segment. Included in the Company's overall store operations are sales generated from its e-commerce platforms. The Company's e-commerce platforms, primarily consisting of its online websites and Commercial ordering platforms, are part of its integrated operating approach of serving its DIY and Commercial customers. The Company's online websites allow its DIY customers to pick up merchandise at a conveniently located store location or have their purchases shipped directly to them. The majority of the Company's online DIY sales are picked up at store locations. Through the Company's online ordering platforms, Commercial customers can conveniently place orders with a designated store location for delivery to their places of business.

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Twelve and Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

New Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standard Board, or FASB, issued Accounting Standard Update, or ASU, 2014-12 “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period." The amendments in this ASU require that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. The amendments in this ASU are effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015; earlier adoption is permitted. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09 "Revenue from Contracts with Customers." This ASU is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that expands disclosure requirements and requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and early adoption is not permitted. Accordingly, the Company will adopt this ASU on January 1, 2017. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this guidance on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08 "Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of Equity", which amends the definition of a discontinued operation in Accounting Standards Codification, or ASC, 205-20 and requires entities to provide additional disclosures about discontinued operations as well as disposal transactions that do not meet the discontinued operations criteria. The new guidance changes the definition of a discontinued operation and requires discontinued operations treatment for disposals of a component or group of components that represents a strategic shift that has or will have a major impact on an entity’s operations or financial results. The ASU is effective prospectively for all disposals (except disposals classified as held for sale before the adoption date) or components initially classified as held for sale in periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this guidance affects prospective presentation of disposals and therefore, is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11 “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists.”  Under ASU 2013-11 an entity is required to present an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, in its financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward. If a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. ASU 2013-11 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this guidance affects presentation only and, therefore, had no material impact on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

2. Inventories, net:

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. The Company used the LIFO method of accounting for approximately 87% of inventories at July 12, 2014 and 95% of inventories at December 28, 2013 and July 13, 2013. Under LIFO, the Company’s cost of sales reflects the costs of the most recently purchased inventories, while the inventory carrying balance represents the costs for inventories purchased in Fiscal 2014 and prior years. As a result of utilizing LIFO, the Company recorded a reduction to cost of sales of $9,332 for the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014 and an increase to cost of sales of $4,702 for the twenty-eight weeks ended July 13, 2013. The Company's overall costs to acquire inventory for the same or similar products have generally decreased historically as the Company has been able to leverage its continued growth, execution of merchandising strategies and realization of supply chain efficiencies.

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Twelve and Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

An actual valuation of inventory under the LIFO method is performed by the Company at the end of each fiscal year based on the inventory levels and costs at that time. Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations are based on management’s estimates of expected fiscal year-end inventory levels and costs.

Inventory balances at July 12, 2014, December 28, 2013 and July 13, 2013 were as follows:

	July 12, 2014		December 28, 2013		July 13, 2013
Inventories at FIFO, net	$	3,794,063	$	2,424,795	$	2,285,553
Adjustments to state inventories at LIFO	141,094		131,762		121,488
Inventories at LIFO, net	$	3,935,157	$	2,556,557	$	2,407,041

3. Acquisition:

On January 2, 2014, the Company acquired GPI in an all-cash transaction. GPI, formerly a privately-held company, is a leading distributor and supplier of original equipment and aftermarket replacement products for commercial markets operating under the Carquest and Worldpac brands. As of the acquisition date, GPI operated 1,233 Carquest stores and 103 Worldpac branches located in 45 states and Canada and serviced approximately 1,400 independently-owned Carquest stores. The Company believes the acquisition of GPI will allow the Company to expand its geographic presence, Commercial capabilities and overall scale to better serve customers.

The Company acquired all of GPI's assets and liabilities as a result of the transaction. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of GPI for a purchase price of $2,080,804 (subject to adjustment for certain closing items) consisting of $1,307,991 in cash to GPI's shareholders, the repayment of $694,301 of GPI debt and $78,512 in make-whole fees and transaction-related expenses. The Company funded the purchase price with cash on-hand, $700,000 from a term loan and $306,046 from a revolving credit facility. Refer to Note 6, Long-Term Debt, for a more detailed description of this debt. The Company recognized $26,970 of acquisition-related costs during Fiscal 2013, which was included in selling, general and administrative expenses and interest expense. The Company recognized no acquisition-related costs during the twelve and twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014, as all of these costs were recognized during Fiscal 2013. The Company has included the financial results of GPI in its consolidated financial statements commencing January 2, 2014. GPI contributed sales of $737,080 and net income of $23,726 during the twelve weeks ended July 12, 2014. GPI contributed sales of $1,617,011 and net income of $39,566 during the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014. The net income reflects amortization related to the acquired intangible assets and integration expenses.

Included in the total purchase price, $200,881 was placed in escrow to secure indemnification obligations of the sellers relating to the accuracy of representations, warranties and the satisfaction of covenants. Half of the escrow funds will be disbursed to the Sellers on July 2, 2015 and the remaining amounts distributed on January 2, 2017, after deducting for any claims made. At the acquisition date, the Company recognized a net indemnification asset of $4,585 with respect to liabilities for which it intends to make a claim from escrow. According to the agreement, the Company will be indemnified, for the escrow term of three years, against losses incurred relating to taxes owed by GPI for periods prior to June 30, 2013.

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Twelve and Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

Purchase Price Allocation

The following table summarizes the consideration paid for GPI and the amounts of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date, which have been allocated on a preliminary basis:

Total Consideration	$	2,080,804
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Cash and cash equivalents	$	25,176
Receivables	256,727
Inventory	1,159,008
Other current assets	125,591
Property, plant and equipment	162,545
Intangible assets	756,571
Other assets	1,741
Accounts payable	(704,282		)
Accrued and other current liabilities	(143,071		)
Long-term liabilities	(357,350		)
Total identifiable net assets	1,282,656
Goodwill	798,148
Total acquired net assets	$	2,080,804

During the twelve weeks ended July 12, 2014 the Company obtained new information about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date that resulted in a change in the fair value of assets and liabilities recognized. Accordingly, the fair values of assets and liabilities have been revised as of the acquisition date, resulting in a decrease in goodwill of $13,183 primarily related to adjustments of deferred income taxes.

Due to the nature of GPI's business, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as part of this acquisition are similar in nature to those of the Company. The fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed was based upon a preliminary valuation and the estimates and assumptions are subject to change within the measurement period as additional information is obtained. The goodwill attributable to the acquisition will not be amortizable or deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill of $798,148 arising from the acquisition consists largely of the anticipated synergies and economies of scale from the combined companies and the overall strategic importance of GPI to the Company. For additional information regarding goodwill and intangible assets acquired, see Note 4, Goodwill and Intangible Assets.

The Company recorded a liability associated with unfavorable leases of $48,604, which is included in other long-term liabilities. Favorable and unfavorable lease assets and liabilities will be amortized to rent expense over their expected lives which approximates the period of time that the favorable or unfavorable lease terms will be in effect. The fair value of financial assets acquired included receivables of $256,727 primarily from Commercial customers and vendors. The gross amount due was $269,736, of which $13,009 was expected to be uncollectible.

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Twelve and Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information

The following unaudited consolidated pro forma financial information combines the respective measure of the Company for the twelve and twenty-eight weeks ended July 13, 2013 and GPI for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013. The pro forma financial information has been prepared by adjusting the historical data to give effect to the acquisition as if it had occurred on December 30, 2012 (the first day of the Company's fiscal 2013).

	July 13, 2013		July 13, 2013
	(Second Quarter Ended)		(Year to Date Ended)
Pro forma:
Net sales	$	2,328,733	$	5,037,623
Net income	$	141,001	$	266,664
Basic earnings per share	$	1.93	$	3.65
Diluted earnings per share	$	1.92	$	3.62

The unaudited consolidated pro forma financial information was prepared in accordance with the acquisition method of accounting under existing standards and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have occurred if the acquisition had been completed on the date indicated, nor is it indicative of the future operating results of the Company.

The unaudited pro forma results have been adjusted with respect to certain aspects of the acquisition to reflect:

• additional amortization expense that would have been recognized assuming fair value adjustments to the existing GPI assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including favorable and unfavorable lease values and other intangible assets;

• adjustment of interest expense to reflect the additional borrowings of the Company in conjunction with the acquisition and removal of GPI historical debt; and

• elimination of the GPI recognition of a deferred gain in 2013 of $1,122 and $2,710 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively, from a sale leaseback transaction as the deferred values were subsequently removed in purchase accounting.

The unaudited pro forma results do not reflect future events that either have occurred or may occur after the acquisition, including, but not limited to, the anticipated realization of ongoing savings from operating synergies in subsequent periods. They also do not give effect to certain charges that the Company expects to incur in connection with the integration of GPI, including, but not limited to, additional professional fees, employee integration costs, potential asset impairments, and accelerated depreciation and amortization.

Restructuring

Following the acquisition of GPI, the Company approved plans in June 2014 to relocate and consolidate certain operations among its corporate support center offices. In addition, the Company expects to consolidate approximately 100 Carquest and Advance Auto Parts stores. In connection with these relocations, office closings and store consolidations, the Company plans to relocate some employees and terminate the employment of others. The Board of Directors of the Company approved this action in order to take advantage of synergies following the acquisition of GPI and to capitalize on the strength of existing locations and organizational experience. The Company anticipates the substantial completion of the relocations and office closings by the end of 2015. The Company anticipates the substantial completion of the store consolidations by the end of 2014.

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Twelve and Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

Employees receiving severance/outplacement benefits will be required to render service until they are terminated in order to receive the benefits. Therefore, the severance/outplacement benefits will be recognized over the related service periods.

Contract termination costs, such as those associated with closed store leases, will be recognized at the cease-use date.

Other restructuring costs, including costs to consolidate or close facilities and relocate employees will be recognized in the period in which the liability is incurred. As of July 12, 2014 expenses recognized related to the restructuring were immaterial and no stores had closed under the consolidation plan.

4. Goodwill and Intangible Assets:

Goodwill

The following table reflects the carrying amount of goodwill and the changes in goodwill carrying amounts.

	July 12, 2014		December 28, 2013		July 13, 2013
	(28 weeks ended)		(52 weeks ended)		(28 weeks ended)
Goodwill, beginning of period	$	199,835	$	76,389	$	76,389
Acquisitions	798,643		123,446		123,402
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates	2,735		—		—
Goodwill, end of period	$	1,001,213	$	199,835	$	199,791

As discussed in Note 3, Acquisition, on January 2, 2014, the Company acquired GPI in an all-cash transaction which resulted in the addition of $798,148 of goodwill. During the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014, the Company also added $495 of goodwill associated with the acquisition of eight independent stores. On December 31, 2012, the Company acquired B.W.P. Distributors, Inc. ("BWP") in an all-cash transaction which resulted in the addition of $123,446 of goodwill.

Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill

The Company recorded an increase to intangible assets of $757,379 during the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014 related to the acquisition of GPI and eight independent stores. The increase included customer relationships of $330,258 which will be amortized over 12 years, non-competes totaling $50,656 which will be amortized over 5 years and favorable leases of $56,465 which are amortized over the life of the leases at a weighted average of 4.5 years. The increase also includes indefinite-life intangibles of $320,000 from acquired brands.

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Twelve and Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

The Company recorded an increase to intangible assets of $31,600 during the twenty-eight weeks ended July 13, 2013. The increase included Customer Relationships of $26,400 which will be amortized over 12 years and other intangible assets totaling $5,200 which will be amortized over a weighted average of 3.4 years. The gross and net carrying amounts of acquired intangible assets as of July 12, 2014, December 28, 2013 and July 13, 2013 are comprised of the following:

	Acquired Intangible Assets
	Subject to Amortization												Not Subject to Amortization		Total Intangible Assets (excluding goodwill)
	Customer Relationships			Acquired Technology			Favorable Leases			Non-Compete and Other			Brands, Trademark and Tradenames
Gross:
Gross carrying amount at December 28, 2013	$	33,601		$	8,850		$	—		$	6,085		$	20,550	$	69,086
Additions	330,258			—			56,465			50,656			320,000		757,379
Effect of exchange rate changes on intangibles	1,269			—			172			—			1,630		3,071
Gross carrying amount at July 12, 2014	$	365,128		$	8,850		$	56,637		$	56,741		$	342,180	$	829,536
Gross carrying amount at December 29, 2012	$	9,800		$	8,850		$	—		$	885		$	20,550	$	40,085
Additions	26,400			—			—			5,200			—		31,600
Gross carrying amount at July 13, 2013	$	36,200		$	8,850		$	—		$	6,085		$	20,550	$	71,685
Net:
Net book value at December 28, 2013	$	23,292		$	2,469		$	—		$	3,561		$	20,550	$	49,872
Additions	330,258			—			56,465			50,656			320,000		757,379
2014 amortization	(16,404		)	(1,588		)	(6,475		)	(6,454		)	—		(30,921		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on intangibles	1,269			—			172			—			1,630		3,071
Net carrying amount at July 12, 2014	$	338,415		$	881		$	50,162		$	47,763		$	342,180	$	779,401
Net book value at December 29, 2012	$	2,658		$	5,419		$	—		$	218		$	20,550	$	28,845
Additions	26,400			—			—			5,200			—		31,600
2013 amortization	(1,702		)	(1,588		)	—			(1,000		)	—		(4,290		)
Net carrying amount at July 13, 2013	$	27,356		$	3,831		$	—		$	4,418		$	20,550	$	56,155

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Twelve and Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

Future Amortization Expense

The table below shows expected amortization expense for the next five years for acquired intangible assets recorded as of July 12, 2014:

Fiscal Year	Amount
Remainder of 2014	$	25,781
2015	52,357
2016	48,536
2017	46,183
2018	43,299
Thereafter	221,065

5. Receivables, net:

Receivables consist of the following:

	July 12, 2014			December 28, 2013			July 13, 2013
Trade	$	453,622		$	145,670		$	163,978
Vendor	166,926			138,336			118,293
Other	18,714			6,884			10,541
Total receivables	639,262			290,890			292,812
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts	(16,830		)	(13,295		)	(11,098		)
Receivables, net	$	622,432		$	277,595		$	281,714

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Twelve and Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

6. Long-term Debt:

Long-term debt consists of the following:

	July 12, 2014			December 28, 2013			July 13, 2013
Revolving facility at variable interest rates (1.90% and 1.47% at July 12, 2014 and December 28, 2013, respectively, due December 5, 2018; and 1.69% at July 13, 2013, replaced by the current facility)	$	132,500		$	—		$	—
Term loan at variable interest rates (1.72% and 1.67% at July 12, 2014 and December 28, 2013, respectively) due January 2, 2019	682,500			—			—
5.75% Senior Unsecured Notes (net of unamortized discount of $803, $865 and $916 at July 12, 2014, December 28, 2013 and July 13, 2013, respectively) due May 1, 2020	299,197			299,135			299,084
4.50% Senior Unsecured Notes (net of unamortized discount of $76, $80 and $84 at July 12, 2014, December 28, 2013 and July 13, 2013, respectively) due January 15, 2022	299,924			299,920			299,916
4.50% Senior Unsecured Notes (net of unamortized discount of $1,326 and $1,387 at July 12, 2014 and December 28, 2013, respectively) due December 1, 2023	448,674			448,613			—
Other	5,694			5,916			5,995
	1,868,489			1,053,584			604,995
Less: Current portion of long-term debt	(70,694		)	(916		)	(878		)
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	$	1,797,795		$	1,052,668		$	604,117

Bank Debt

On December 5, 2013, the Company entered into a new credit agreement (the “2013 Credit Agreement”) which provides a $700,000 unsecured term loan and a $1,000,000 unsecured revolving credit facility with Advance Stores, as Borrower, the lenders party thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent. This revolving credit facility replaced the revolver under the Company’s former Credit Agreement dated as of May 27, 2011 with Advance Stores, as Borrower, the lenders party thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (the “2011 Credit Agreement”). Upon execution of the 2013 Credit Agreement, the lenders’ commitments under the 2011 Credit Agreement were terminated and the liabilities of the Company and its subsidiaries with respect to their obligations under the 2011 Credit Agreement were discharged. The new revolving credit facility also provides for the issuance of letters of credit with a sub-limit of $300,000 and swingline loans in an amount not to exceed $50,000. The Company may request, subject to agreement by one or more lenders, that the total revolving commitment be increased by an amount not to exceed $250,000 by those respective lenders (up to a total commitment of $1,250,000) during the term of the 2013 Credit Agreement. Voluntary prepayments and voluntary reductions of the revolving balance are permitted in whole or in part, at the Company’s option, in minimum principal amounts as specified in the 2013 Credit Agreement. Under the terms of the 2013 Credit Agreement the revolving credit facility terminates in December 2018 and the term loan matures in January 2019.

As of July 12, 2014, under the 2013 Credit Agreement, the Company had borrowed $132,500 under the revolver and$682,500 under the term loan. As of July 12, 2014, the Company also had letters of credit outstanding of $126,404, which reduced the availability under the revolver to $741,096. The letters of credit generally have a term of one year or less and primarily serve as collateral for the Company’s self-insurance policies.

The interest rate on borrowings under the revolving credit facility is based, at the Company’s option, on adjusted LIBOR, plus a margin, or an alternate base rate, plus a margin. The current margin is 1.30% and 0.30% per annum for the adjusted LIBOR and alternate base rate borrowings, respectively. A facility fee is charged on the total amount of the revolving credit facility, payable in arrears. The current facility fee rate is 0.20% per annum. Under the terms of the 2013 Credit Agreement, the interest rate and facility fee are subject to change based on the Company’s credit rating.

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Twelve and Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

The interest rate on the term loan is based, at the Company’s option, on adjusted LIBOR, plus a margin, or an alternate base rate, plus a margin. The current margin is 1.50% and 0.50% per annum for the adjusted LIBOR and alternate base rate borrowings, respectively. Under the terms of the term loan, the interest rate is subject to change based on the Company’s credit rating.

The 2013 Credit Agreement contains customary covenants restricting the ability of: (a) subsidiaries of Advance Stores to, among other things, create, incur or assume additional debt; (b) Advance Stores and its subsidiaries to, among other things, (i) incur liens, (ii) make loans and investments, (iii) guarantee obligations, and (iv) change the nature of its business conducted by itself and its subsidiaries; (c) Advance, Advance Stores and their subsidiaries to, among other things (i) engage in certain mergers, acquisitions, asset sales and liquidations, (ii) enter into certain hedging arrangements, (iii) enter into restrictive agreements limiting its ability to incur liens on any of its property or assets, pay distributions, repay loans, or guarantee indebtedness of its subsidiaries, and (iv) engage in sale-leaseback transactions; and (d) Advance, among other things, to change its holding company status. Advance and Advance Stores are required to comply with financial covenants with respect to a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum consolidated coverage ratio. The 2013 Credit Agreement also provides for customary events of default, including non-payment defaults, covenant defaults and cross-defaults to Advance Stores’ other material indebtedness. The Company was in compliance with its covenants with respect to the 2013 Credit Agreement at July 12, 2014 and December 28, 2013.

Senior Unsecured Notes

The Company issued 4.50% senior unsecured notes in December 2013 at 99.69% of the principal amount of $450,000 which are due December 1, 2023 (the “2023 Notes”). The 2023 Notes bear interest at a rate of 4.50% per year payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year. The net proceeds from the offering of these notes were approximately $445,200, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by the Company. The net proceeds from the 2023 Notes were used in aggregate with borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facility and term loan and cash on-hand to fund the Company’s acquisition of GPI on January 2, 2014.

The Company previously issued 4.50% senior unsecured notes in January 2012 at 99.968% of the principal amount of $300,000 which are due January 15, 2022 (the “2022 Notes”). The 2022 Notes bear interest at a rate of 4.50% per year payable semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year. The Company’s 5.75% senior unsecured notes were issued in April 2010 at 99.587% of the principal amount of $300,000 and are due May 1, 2020 (the “2020 Notes” or collectively with the 2023 Notes and the 2022 Notes, “the Notes”). The 2020 Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.75% per year payable semi-annually in arrears on May 1 and November 1 of each year. Advance served as the issuer of the Notes with certain of Advance's domestic subsidiaries currently serving as subsidiary guarantors. The terms of the Notes are governed by an indenture (as amended, supplemented, waived or otherwise modified, the “Indenture”) among the Company, the subsidiary guarantors from time to time party thereto and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee.

The Company may redeem some or all of the Notes at any time or from time to time, at the redemption price described in the Indenture. In addition, in the event of a Change of Control Triggering Event (as defined in the Indenture for the Notes), the Company will be required to offer to repurchase the Notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the repurchase date. The Notes are currently fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on an unsubordinated and unsecured basis by each of the subsidiary guarantors. The Company will be permitted to release guarantees without the consent of holders of the Notes under the circumstances described in the Indenture: (i) upon the release of the guarantee of the Company’s other debt that resulted in the affected subsidiary becoming a guarantor of this debt; (ii) upon the sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the stock or assets of the subsidiary guarantor; or (iii) upon the Company’s exercise of its legal or covenant defeasance option.

The Indenture contains customary provisions for events of default including for: (i) failure to pay principal or interest when due and payable; (ii) failure to comply with covenants or agreements in the Indenture or the Notes and failure to cure or obtain a waiver of such default upon notice; (iii) a default under any debt for money borrowed by the Company or any of its subsidiaries that results in acceleration of the maturity of such debt, or failure to pay any such debt within any applicable grace period after final stated maturity, in an aggregate amount greater than $25,000 without such debt having been discharged or acceleration having been rescinded or annulled within 10 days after receipt by the Company of notice of the default by the

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Twelve and Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

Trustee or holders of not less than 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding; and (iv) events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization affecting the Company and certain of its subsidiaries. In the case of an event of default, the principal amount of the Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest may be accelerated. The Indenture also contains covenants limiting the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to incur debt secured by liens and to enter into sale and lease-back transactions.

Debt Guarantees

The Company is a guarantor of loans made by banks to various independent store customers of the Company totaling $33,307 as of July 12, 2014. Upon entering into a relationship with certain independent stores, the Company guaranteed the debt of those stores to aid in the procurement of business loans. These loans are collateralized by security agreements on merchandise inventory and other assets of the borrowers. The approximate value of the assets collateralized in these agreements is $66,491 as of July 12, 2014. The Company believes that the likelihood of performance under these guarantees is remote, and any fair value attributable to these guarantees would be very minimal.

7. Fair Value Measurements:

The Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value are grouped in three levels. The levels prioritize the inputs used to measure the fair value of these assets or liabilities. These levels are:

• Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices that are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.

• Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for assets and liabilities at the measurement date, either directly or indirectly. These inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are less active, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability or corroborated by other observable market data.

• Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for assets or liabilities that are not able to be corroborated by observable market data and reflect the use of a reporting entity’s own assumptions. These values are generally determined using pricing models for which the assumptions utilize management’s estimates of market participant assumptions.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The fair value hierarchy requires the use of observable market data when available. In instances where inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the fair value measurement has been categorized based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Our assessment of the significance of a particular item to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, including the consideration of inputs specific to the asset or liability.

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Twelve and Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

The following table sets forth the Company’s financial liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of July 12, 2014, December 28, 2013 and July 13, 2013:

			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Significant Other Observable Inputs		Significant Unobservable Inputs
As of July 12, 2014:
Contingent consideration related to business acquisitions	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
As of December 28, 2013:
Contingent consideration related to business acquisitions	$	9,475	$	—	$	—	$	9,475
As of July 13, 2013:
Contingent consideration related to business acquisitions	$	12,842	$	—	$	—	$	12,842

The fair value of the contingent consideration, which was recorded in Accrued expenses and Other long-term liabilities as of December 28, 2013 and July 13, 2013, was based on various estimates including the Company’s estimate of the probability of achieving the targets and the time value of money. During the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014, the contingent consideration previously recognized at fair value was paid.

The carrying amount of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, bank overdrafts, accounts payable, accrued expenses and the current portion of long term debt approximate their fair values due to the relatively short term nature of these instruments. The fair value of the Company’s senior unsecured notes was determined using Level 2 inputs based on quoted market prices, and the Company believes that the carrying value of its other long-term debt and certain long-term liabilities approximate fair value.

The carrying value and fair value of the Company's long-term debt as of July 12, 2014, December 28, 2013 and July 13, 2013, respectively, are as follows:

	July 12, 2014		December 28, 2013		July 13, 2013
Carrying Value	$	1,797,795	$	1,052,668	$	604,117
Fair Value	$	1,885,000	$	1,086,000	$	630,000

Non-Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis

Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis; that is, the assets and liabilities are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (e.g., when there is evidence of impairment). At July 12, 2014, the Company had no significant non-financial assets or liabilities that had been adjusted to fair value subsequent to initial recognition.

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Twelve and Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

8. Stock Repurchases:

The Company’s stock repurchase program allows it to repurchase its common stock on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions from time to time in accordance with the requirements of the SEC. The Company's $500,000 stock repurchase program in place as of July 12, 2014 was authorized by its Board of Directors on May 14, 2012.

During the twelve and twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014, the Company repurchased no shares of its common stock under its stock repurchase program. The Company had $415,092 remaining under its stock repurchase program as of July 12, 2014. During the twelve weeks ended July 13, 2013, the Company repurchased 196 shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of $15,666, or an average price of $79.97 per share under its stock repurchase program. During the twenty-eight weeks ended July 13, 2013, the Company repurchased 963 shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of $74,512, or an average price of $77.38 per share under its stock repurchase program.

The Company repurchased 1 share of its common stock at an aggregate cost of $142, or an average price of $122.09 per share, in connection with the net settlement of shares issued as a result of the vesting of restricted stock and restricted stock units during the twelve weeks ended July 12, 2014. The Company repurchased 6 shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of $757, or an average price of $126.30 per share, in connection with the net settlement of shares issued as a result of the vesting of restricted stock and restricted stock units during the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014.

The Company repurchased 2 shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of $204, or an average price of $83.86 per share, in connection with the net settlement of shares issued as a result of the vesting of restricted stock during the twelve weeks ended July 13, 2013. The Company repurchased 16 shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of $1,276, or an average price of $77.60 per share, in connection with the net settlement of shares issued as a result of the vesting of restricted stock during the twenty-eight weeks ended July 13, 2013.

9. Earnings per Share:

Certain of the Company’s shares granted to Team Members in the form of restricted stock are considered participating securities which require the use of the two-class method for the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share. For the twelve week periods ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013, earnings of $455 and $275, respectively, were allocated to the participating securities. For the twenty-eight week periods ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013, earnings of $890 and $558, respectively, were allocated to the participating securities.

Diluted earnings per share are calculated by including the effect of dilutive securities. Share-based awards to purchase approximately 12 and 64 shares of common stock that had an exercise price in excess of the average market price of the common stock during the twelve week periods ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013, respectively, were not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive. Share-based awards to purchase approximately 25 and 60 shares of common stock that had an exercise price in excess of the average market price of the common stock during the twenty-eight week periods ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013, respectively, were not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive.

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Twelve and Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

The following table illustrates the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the twelve and twenty-eight week periods ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013, respectively:

	Twelve Weeks Ended						Twenty-Eight Weeks Ended
	July 12, 2014			July 13, 2013			July 12, 2014			July 13, 2013
Numerator
Net income	$	139,488		$	116,871		$	287,214		$	238,661
Participating securities' share in earnings	(455		)	(275		)	(890		)	(558		)
Net income applicable to common shares	$	139,033		$	116,596		$	286,324		$	238,103
Denominator
Basic weighted average common shares	72,930			72,930			72,895			73,081
Dilutive impact of share-based awards	469			413			479			526
Diluted weighted average common shares	73,399			73,343			73,374			73,607
Basic earnings per common share
Net income applicable to common stockholders	$	1.91		$	1.60		$	3.93		$	3.26
Diluted earnings per common share
Net income applicable to common stockholders	$	1.89		$	1.59		$	3.90		$	3.23

10. Share-Based Compensation:

The Company grants share-based compensation awards to its Team Members and members of its Board of Directors as provided for under the Company’s 2014 Long-Term Incentive Plan, or 2014 LTIP. Prior to May 14, 2014, the Company granted share-based compensation awards to its Team Members under the 2004 Long-Term Incentive Plan, which expired following the approval of the 2014 LTIP by the Company's shareholders. The Company currently grants share-based compensation in the form of stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and deferred stock units (“DSUs”). The Company also has outstanding restricted stock granted prior to the transition to RSUs in Fiscal 2012.

The Company granted 19 shares of performance-based RSUs, 59 time-based RSUs and 67 performance-based SARs during the twenty-eight week period ended July 12, 2014. The majority of these grants represent an off-cycle award made in the first Fiscal Quarter to certain GPI team members following the acquisition of GPI. The weighted average fair value of the RSUs granted during the twenty-eight week period ended July 12, 2014 was $124.00 per share. The weighted average fair value of the SARs granted, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, was $28.44 per share, using the following weighted average assumptions:

Black-Scholes Option Valuation Assumptions	July 12, 2014
Risk-free interest rate (1)	1.1	%
Expected dividend yield	0.2	%
Expected stock price volatility (2)	27.6	%
Expected life of awards (in months) (3)	49

⁽¹⁾  The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury constant maturity interest rate having a term consistent with the expected life of the award.

⁽²⁾  Expected volatility is determined using a blend of historical and implied volatility.

⁽³⁾  The expected life of the Company's awards represents the estimated period of time until exercise and is based on historical experience of previously granted awards.

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Twelve and Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

See the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2013, for a more detailed discussion regarding the terms of the Company’s share-based compensation awards.

The Company recognizes share-based compensation expense on a straight-line basis net of estimated forfeitures. Forfeitures are estimated based on historical experience. Total share-based compensation expense included in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations was $5,230 for the twelve week period ended July 12, 2014 and the related income tax benefit recognized was $1,871. For the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014, total share-based compensation expense included the Company's consolidated statements of operations was $12,363 and the related income tax benefit recognized was $4,546. As of July 12, 2014, there was $35,000 of unrecognized compensation expense related to all share-based awards that is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.4 years.

The aggregate intrinsic value for outstanding awards at July 12, 2014 was approximately $153,368 based on the Company's closing stock price of $133.29 as of the last trading day of the second Fiscal Quarter, 2014. For the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014, the aggregate intrinsic value for awards exercised was $17,971. The weighted-average remaining contractual life for outstanding and exercisable awards was approximately 4.8 and 3.2 years, respectively.

11. Warranty Liabilities:

The following table presents changes in the Company’s warranty reserves:

	July 12, 2014			December 28, 2013			July 13, 2013
	(28 weeks ended)			(52 weeks ended)			(28 weeks ended)
Warranty reserve, beginning of period	$	39,512		$	38,425		$	38,425
Reserves acquired with GPI	4,490			—			—
Additions to warranty reserves	26,048			42,380			20,666
Reserves utilized	(24,277		)	(41,293		)	(20,971		)
Warranty reserve, end of period	$	45,773		$	39,512		$	38,120

The Company’s warranty liabilities are included in Accrued expenses in its condensed consolidated balance sheets.

12. Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements:

Certain 100% wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries of Advance, including its Material Subsidiaries (as defined in the 2013 Credit Agreement) serve as guarantors of Advance's senior unsecured notes ("Guarantor Subsidiaries"). The subsidiary guarantees related to Advance's senior unsecured notes are full and unconditional and joint and several, and there are no restrictions on the ability of Advance to obtain funds from its Guarantor Subsidiaries. Certain of Advance's wholly-owned foreign subsidiaries do not serve as guarantors of Advance's senior unsecured notes ("Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries"). Beginning in January 2014, the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, which were previously minor, no longer qualified as minor as defined by SEC regulations. Accordingly, we present below the condensed consolidating financial information for the Guarantor Subsidiaries and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries. Investments in subsidiaries of the Company are required to be presented under the equity method, even though all such subsidiaries meet the requirements to be consolidated under GAAP.

Set forth below are condensed consolidating financial statements presenting the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows of (i) Advance, (ii) the Guarantor Subsidiaries, (iii) the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, and (iv) the eliminations necessary to arrive at consolidated information for the Company. The statement of operations eliminations relate primarily to the sale of inventory from a Non-Guarantor Subsidiary to a Guarantor Subsidiary. The balance sheet eliminations relate primarily to the elimination of intercompany receivables, payables and subsidiary investment accounts.

The following tables present condensed consolidating balance sheets as of July 12, 2014 and condensed consolidating statements of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows for the twelve and twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014, and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements herein.

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Twelve and Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets

As of July 12, 2014

	Advance Auto Parts, Inc.		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	9	$	63,981	$	3,465	$	(9	)	$	67,446
Receivables, net	—		580,022		42,410		—			622,432
Inventories, net	—		3,778,474		156,683		—			3,935,157
Other current assets	3,874		86,245		8,681		(9,059		)	89,741
Total current assets	3,883		4,508,722		211,239		(9,068		)	4,714,776
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	2		1,411,127		10,954		—			1,422,083
Assets held for sale	—		615		—		—			615
Goodwill	—		943,258		57,955		—			1,001,213
Intangible assets, net	—		713,866		65,535		—			779,401
Other assets, net	13,366		42,654		597		(5,180		)	51,437
Investment in subsidiaries	1,527,294		295,073		—		(1,822,367		)	—
Intercompany note receivable	1,047,795		—		—		(1,047,795		)	—
Due from intercompany, net	273,095		—		22,977		(296,072		)	—
	$	2,865,435	$	7,915,315	$	369,257	$	(3,180,482	)	$	7,969,525
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	$	—	$	70,694	$	—	$	—		$	70,694
Accounts payable	—		3,019,379		34,961		—			3,054,340
Accrued expenses	3,114		566,412		14,589		(4,916		)	579,199
Other current liabilities	—		71,917		2,175		(4,152		)	69,940
Total current liabilities	3,114		3,728,402		51,725		(9,068		)	3,774,173
Long-term debt	1,047,795		750,000		—		—			1,797,795
Other long-term liabilities	—		565,752		22,459		(5,179		)	583,032
Intercompany note payable	—		1,047,795		—		(1,047,795		)	—
Due to intercompany, net	—		296,072		—		(296,072		)	—
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Shareholders' equity	1,807,752		1,520,520		291,714		(1,812,235		)	1,807,751
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	6,774		6,774		3,359		(10,133		)	6,774
Total stockholders' equity	1,814,526		1,527,294		295,073		(1,822,368		)	1,814,525
	$	2,865,435	$	7,915,315	$	369,257	$	(3,180,482	)	$	7,969,525

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Twelve and Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations

For the Twelve weeks ended July 12, 2014

	Advance Auto Parts, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net sales	$	—		$	2,259,672		$	129,071		$	(41,046	)	$	2,347,697
Cost of sales, including purchasing and warehousing costs	—			1,238,836			87,799			(41,046		)	1,285,589
Gross profit	—			1,020,836			41,272			—			1,062,108
Selling, general and administrative expenses	3,999			803,083			26,903			(12,550		)	821,435
Operating income	(3,999		)	217,753			14,369			12,550			240,673
Other, net:
Interest expense	(12,067		)	(4,791		)	(3		)	—			(16,861		)
Other income (expense), net	16,100			(2,758		)	(584		)	(12,550		)	208
Total other, net	4,033			(7,549		)	(587		)	(12,550		)	(16,653		)
Income before provision for income taxes	34			210,204			13,782			—			224,020
Provision for income taxes	41			81,336			3,155			—			84,532
(Loss) Income before equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(7		)	128,868			10,627			—			139,488
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	139,495			10,627			—			(150,122		)	—
Net income	$	139,488		$	139,495		$	10,627		$	(150,122	)	$	139,488

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations

For the Twenty-Eight weeks ended July 12, 2014

	Advance Auto Parts, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net sales	$	—		$	5,145,818		$	282,307		$	(110,929	)	$	5,317,196
Cost of sales, including purchasing and warehousing costs	—			2,814,047			198,848			(110,929		)	2,901,966
Gross profit	—			2,331,771			83,459			—			2,415,230
Selling, general and administrative expenses	7,964			1,885,640			55,117			(29,966		)	1,918,755
Operating income	(7,964		)	446,131			28,342			29,966			496,475
Other, net:
Interest expense	(28,097		)	(12,245		)	(161		)	—			(40,503		)
Other income (expense), net	36,148			(4,425		)	(946		)	(29,966		)	811
Total other, net	8,051			(16,670		)	(1,107		)	(29,966		)	(39,692		)
Income before provision for income taxes	87			429,461			27,235			—			456,783
Provision for income taxes	108			163,894			5,567			—			169,569
(Loss) Income before equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(21		)	265,567			21,668			—			287,214
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	287,235			21,668			—			(308,903		)	—
Net income	$	287,214		$	287,235		$	21,668		$	(308,903	)	$	287,214

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Twelve and Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Earnings

For the Twelve Weeks ended July 12, 2014

	Advance Auto Parts, Inc.		Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
Net income	$	139,488	$	139,495		$	10,627	$	(150,122	)	$	139,488
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Changes in net unrecognized other postretirement benefit costs	—		(139		)	—		—			(139		)
Currency translation	—		—			6,654		—			6,654
Other comprehensive (loss) income	—		(139		)	6,654		—			6,515
Comprehensive income	$	139,488	$	139,356		$	17,281	$	(150,122	)	$	146,003

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Earnings

For the Twenty-Eight Weeks ended July 12, 2014

	Advance Auto Parts, Inc.		Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
Net income	$	287,214	$	287,235		$	21,668	$	(308,903	)	$	287,214
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Changes in net unrecognized other postretirement benefit costs	—		(323		)	—		—			(323		)
Currency translation	—		—			3,414		—			3,414
Other comprehensive (loss) income	—		(323		)	3,414		—			3,091
Comprehensive income	$	287,214	$	286,912		$	25,082	$	(308,903	)	$	290,305

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Twelve and Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows

For the Twenty-Eight weeks ended July 12, 2014

	Advance Auto Parts, Inc.		Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	—	$	318,072		$	2,489		$	—		$	320,561
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	—		(104,742		)	(1,528		)	—			(106,270		)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	—		(2,058,313		)	(871		)	—			(2,059,184		)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment	—		130			—			—			130
Net cash used in investing activities	—		(2,162,925		)	(2,399		)	—			(2,165,324		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Increase in bank overdrafts	—		6,230			—			(9		)	6,221
Borrowings under credit facilities	—		1,677,600			—			—			1,677,600
Payments on credit facilities	—		(862,600		)	—			—			(862,600		)
Dividends paid	—		(13,178		)	—			—			(13,178		)
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock, primarily exercise of stock options	—		4,208			—			—			4,208
Tax withholdings related to the exercise of stock appreciation rights	—		(4,120		)	—			—			(4,120		)
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	—		5,138			—			—			5,138
Repurchase of common stock	—		(757		)	—			—			(757		)
Contingent consideration related to business acquisitions	—		(10,047		)	—			—			(10,047		)
Other	—		(406		)	—			—			(406		)
Net cash provided by financing activities	—		802,068			—			(9		)	802,059
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	—		—			(2,321		)	—			(2,321		)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	—		(1,042,785		)	(2,231		)	(9		)	(1,045,025		)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	9		1,106,766			5,696			—			1,112,471
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	9	$	63,981		$	3,465		$	(9	)	$	67,446

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes to those statements that appear elsewhere in this report. Our first quarter consists of 16 weeks divided into four equal periods. Our remaining three quarters consist of 12 weeks with each quarter divided into three equal periods. Unless the context otherwise requires, "Advance," "we," "us," "our," and similar terms refer to Advance Auto Parts, Inc., its predecessor, its subsidiaries and their respective operations.

Certain statements in this report are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements are usually identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “plan,” “position,” “possible,” “potential,” “probable,” “project,” “projection,” “should,” “strategy,” “will,” or similar expressions. We intend for any forward-looking statements to be covered by, and we claim the protection under, the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

These forward-looking statements are based upon assessments and assumptions of management in light of historical results and trends, current conditions and potential future developments that often involve judgments, estimates, assumptions and projections. Forward-looking statements reflect current views about our plans, strategies and prospects, which are based on information currently available.

Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations as reflected in or suggested by any forward-looking statements are reasonable, we do not guarantee or give assurance that such plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved.  Actual results may differ materially from our anticipated results described or implied in our forward-looking statements, and such differences may be due to a variety of factors. Our business could also be affected by additional factors that are presently unknown to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial to our business.

Listed below and discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2013 (filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, on February 25, 2014), which we refer to as our 2013 Form 10-K, are some important risks, uncertainties and contingencies which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any forward-looking statements made or implied in this report. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

• a decrease in demand for our products;

• competitive pricing and other competitive pressures;

• the risk that the anticipated benefits of the acquisition of General Parts International, Inc. (“GPI”), including synergies, may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected, that we may experience difficulty integrating GPI’s operations into our operations, or that management's attention may be diverted from our other businesses in association with the acquisition of GPI;

• the possibility that the acquisition of GPI may not advance our business strategy or prove to be an accretive investment or may impact third-party relationships, including customers, wholesalers, independently-owned and jobber stores and suppliers;

• the risk that the additional indebtedness from the new financing agreements in association with the acquisition of GPI may limit our operating flexibility or otherwise strain our liquidity and financial condition;

• the risk that we may experience difficulty retaining key GPI employees;

• our ability to implement our business strategy;

• our ability to expand our business, including the location of available and suitable real estate for new store locations, the integration of any acquired businesses and the continued increase in supply chain capacity and efficiency;

• our dependence on our suppliers to provide us with products that comply with safety and quality standards;

• our ability to attract and retain qualified employees, or Team Members;

• the potential for fluctuations in the market price of our common stock and the resulting exposure to securities class action litigations;

• deterioration in general macro-economic conditions, including unemployment, inflation or deflation, consumer debt levels, high fuel and energy costs, higher tax rates or uncertain credit markets;

• regulatory and legal risks, including being named as a defendant in administrative investigations or litigation, and the incurrence of legal fees and costs, the payment of fines or the payment of sums to settle litigation cases or administrative investigations or proceedings;

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• a security breach or other cyber security incident;

• business interruptions due to the occurrence of natural disasters, extended periods of unfavorable weather, computer system malfunction, wars or acts of terrorism; and

• the impact of global climate change or legal and regulatory responses to such change.

We assume no obligations to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In evaluating forward-looking statements, you should consider these risks and uncertainties, together with the other risks described from time to time in our other reports and documents filed with the SEC and you should not place undue reliance on those statements.

Introduction

We are the largest automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, serving both "do-it-yourself", or DIY, and "do-it-for me", or Commercial, customers in the automotive aftermarket. At July 12, 2014, we operated a total of 5,289 stores and 106 distribution branches. We operated primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Our stores operate primarily under the trade names "Advance Auto Parts", "Autopart International" and "Carquest" and our distribution branches operate under the "Worldpac" trade name. In addition, we serve approximately 1,400 independently owned Carquest stores. We acquired the Carquest and Worldpac operations as part of our acquisition of GPI on January 2, 2014.

Our stores and branches offer a broad selection of brand name, original equipment manufacturer ("OEM") and private label automotive replacement parts, accessories, batteries and maintenance items for domestic and imported cars and light trucks. Through our integrated operating approach, we serve our DIY and Commercial customers from our store locations, branches and online at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com, www.Carquest.com and www.Worldpac.com. Our online websites allow our DIY customers to pick up merchandise at a conveniently located store or have their purchases shipped directly to their homes. Our Commercial customers consist primarily of delivery customers for whom we deliver products from our locations to our Commercial customers’ places of business, including independent garages, service stations and auto dealers. Our Commercial customers can conveniently place their orders online.

Management Overview

We generated earnings per diluted share, or diluted EPS, of $1.89 during our twelve weeks ended July 12, 2014 (or the second quarter of Fiscal 2014) compared to $1.59 for the comparable period of Fiscal 2013. The increase in our diluted EPS was driven by the acquired GPI operations along with a solid performance by our Advance Auto Parts business driven by a comparable store sales increase of 2.6% and new store growth. Negatively impacting diluted EPS were $9.4 million of GPI integration costs, amortization expense of $9.9 million related to the acquired intangible assets from GPI and $2.8 million of expenses associated with the ongoing integration of B.W.P. Distributors, Inc. ("BWP"). Our diluted EPS for the second quarter of Fiscal 2013 included $1.4 million of BWP integration costs.

Our sales momentum continued into the second quarter from earlier in the year. While our DIY sales slowed from the first quarter in part due to lower demand in seasonal categories, our Commercial sales accelerated in several of our larger markets which drove our comparable store sales increase of 2.6%. Operating income for the second quarter of 2014 increased to $240.7 million, a 23.6% increase compared to the second quarter of 2013. While the acquired GPI operations drove the majority of the increase in our operating income, our base business also contributed to our operating income growth primarily resulting from the solid comparable sales increase. Throughout our business, we remain focused on investments in those areas that will drive our sales growth, customer service excellence and profits. We used available cash generated from operations to invest in initiatives to support our two key strategies, Superior Availability and Service Leadership, which are discussed later in "Business and Industry Update."

On January 2, 2014, we acquired GPI in an all-cash transaction for $2.08 billion. GPI, formerly a privately-held company, is a leading distributor and supplier of original equipment and aftermarket replacement products for commercial markets operating under the Carquest and Worldpac brands. As of the acquisition date, GPI operated 1,233 Carquest stores and 103 Worldpac branches located in 45 states and Canada and served approximately 1,400 independently-owned Carquest stores. We believe the acquisition of GPI will allow us to expand our geographic presence, Commercial capabilities and overall scale to better serve customers. For additional information on the GPI acquisition, refer to Note 3, "Acquisition," in the Notes to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Summary of SecondQuarter Financial Results

A high-level summary of our financial results for the second quarter of Fiscal 2014 is included below:

• Total sales during the second quarter of Fiscal 2014 were $2,347.7 million, an increase of 51.5% as compared to the second quarter of Fiscal 2013. This increase was primarily driven by the acquisition of GPI, a comparable store sales increase of 2.6% and new stores opened during the past 12 months.

• Our operating income for the second quarter of Fiscal 2014 was $240.7 million, an increase of $46.0 million from the comparable period of Fiscal 2013. As a percentage of total sales, operating income was 10.3%, a decrease of 231 basis points, due to a lower gross profit rate partially offset by a favorable SG&A rate.

• Our inventory balance as of July 12, 2014 increased $1,528.1 million, or 63.5%, over our inventory balance as of July 13, 2013, driven mainly by the GPI acquisition, inventory upgrades and increases in new stores and HUB stores.

• We generated operating cash flow of $320.6 million during the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014, an increase of 3.4% from the comparable period in Fiscal 2013, primarily due to an increase in net income. This was partially offset by an increase in accounts receivable and inventory growth, net of accounts payable.

Refer to the "Results of Operations" and "Liquidity and Capital Resources" sections for further details of our income statement and cash flow results, respectively.

Business and Industry Update

In 2014, we have two essential priorities - (i) deliver results by executing under our key strategies of Superior Availability and Service Leadership and (ii) successfully achieve the first year goals of the multi-year GPI integration plan. Our key strategies remain consistent with 2013. Superior Availability is aimed at product availability and maximizing the speed, reliability and efficiency of our supply chain. Service Leadership leverages our product availability in addition to more consistent execution of customer-facing initiatives to strengthen our integrated operating approach of serving our customers in our stores and on-line. Through these two key strategies and the integration of GPI, we believe we can continue to build on the initiatives discussed below to produce favorable financial results over the long term. Sales to Commercial customers remain the biggest opportunity for us to increase our overall market share in the automotive aftermarket industry. Our Commercial sales, as a percentage of total sales, increased to 57% for the second quarter of Fiscal 2014 compared to 40% for the same period in Fiscal 2013. This increase is primarily due to the contribution of the acquired GPI and BWP operations which are significantly more heavily weighted in Commercial than our Advance Auto Parts stores. In addition, our comparable store sales growth has been driven primarily by sales to Commercial customers.

We continue to make progress in our strategic priorities, which include:

• Growing our Commercial business through improved delivery speed and reliability, increased customer retention, increased volume with national and regional accounts, and the integrations of BWP and GPI;

• Improving localized parts availability through the continued increase in the number of our larger HUB stores, an increased focus on in-store availability enabled by rolling out a second source network between store brands, and leveraging the advancement of our supply chain infrastructure, which began with our Remington, IN, distribution center and is expanding to other distribution centers;

• Maintaining a steady new store growth rate including new markets utilizing both Advance Auto Parts and Carquest brands; and

• Continuing our focus on store execution through more effective scheduling, increased productivity and simplification, improved product on-hand accuracy, expanded sales training and continued measurement of customer satisfaction.

The automotive aftermarket industry is influenced by a number of general macroeconomic factors similar to those affecting the overall retail and distribution industry. These factors include, but are not limited to, fuel costs, unemployment rates, consumer confidence and spending habits, and competition. We believe the two key drivers of demand within the automotive aftermarket are (i) the number of miles driven and (ii) the number and average age of vehicles on the road.

Favorable industry dynamics include:

• an increase in the number and average age of vehicles;

• a long-term expectation that miles driven will continue to increase based on historical trends; and

• steady improvement in consumer confidence and less volatility in gas prices.

Conversely, the factors negatively affecting the automotive aftermarket industry include:

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• deferral of elective automotive maintenance in the near term as more consumers contemplate new automobile purchases; and

• longer maintenance and part failure intervals on newer cars due to improved quality.

We remain encouraged by (i) the long-term fundamentals of the automotive aftermarket industry and (ii) initiatives that we have underway to support our key strategies. Our teams are focused on the importance of driving consistent sales outcomes for our customers and building on the comparable store sales momentum generated over the past two quarters. We expect to continue building on our operational and execution achievements and continue our investments in those areas that will drive our sales growth, customer service excellence and profit growth. We are pleased with the early integration progress with GPI as the work will allow us to fully leverage our breadth of capabilities, build market leading positions with our commercial customers, and enable us to capture economies of scale from the acquisition.

Store Development

We serve our DIY and Commercial customers in a similar fashion through four different store brands. The table below sets forth detail of our store development activity for the twelve and twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014, including the consolidation of stores as part of our integration plans and the number of locations with Commercial delivery programs. During Fiscal 2014, we anticipate adding approximately 120 to 140 new stores and branches.

	AAP		AI		BWP		CARQUEST		WORLDPAC	Total
April 19, 2014	3,774		216		56		1,230		105	5,381
New	17		4		—		7		1	29
Closed	—		—		—		(4	)	—	(4	)
Consolidated (1)	—		—		(11	)	—		—	(11	)
Converted (2)	1		—		(1	)	—		—	—
July 12, 2014	3,792		220		44		1,233		106	5,395
December 28, 2013	3,741		217		91		—		—	4,049
New	34		4		—		10		3	51
Closed	(2	)	(1	)	—		(10	)	—	(13	)
Acquired (3)	—		—		—		1,233		103	1,336
Consolidated (1)	—		—		(28	)	—		—	(28	)
Converted (2)	19		—		(19	)	—		—	—
July 12, 2014	3,792		220		44		1,233		106	5,395
Locations with commercial delivery programs	3,445		220		44		1,233		106	5,048

⁽¹⁾ Consolidated stores include BWP stores whose operations were consolidated into existing AAP locations as a result of the planned integration of BWP.

⁽²⁾ Converted stores include BWP stores that were re-branded as an AAP store as a result of the planned integration of BWP.

⁽³⁾ We acquired 1,233 Carquest stores and 103 Worldpac branches as a result of the acquisition of GPI on January 2, 2014.

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Critical Accounting Policies

Our financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Our discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations are based on these financial statements. The preparation of these financial statements requires the application of accounting policies in addition to certain estimates and judgments by our management. Our estimates and judgments are based on currently available information, historical results and other assumptions we believe are reasonable. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates. With the exception of the below update, we consistently applied the critical accounting policies discussed in our 2013 Form 10-K during the twelve and twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014. For a complete discussion regarding these critical accounting policies, refer to the 2013 Form 10-K.

Acquisition Impacts

We acquired GPI on January 2, 2014. The process of integrating GPI with AAP has begun, and we expect it to continue over the next three years. We have used various valuation methodologies to estimate the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including using a market participant perspective when applying certain generally accepted valuation techniques, supplemented with market appraisals where appropriate. Significant judgments and estimates were required in preparing these fair value estimates. Decisions about product offerings, brand usage, store conversions and other elements of the integration plan could be different from current plans. Accordingly, critical accounting policies and estimates such as, but not limited to, inventory valuation/obsolescence, asset impairments, goodwill and other intangible assets and income taxes may have additional acquisition-related impacts beyond what is described in these respective critical accounting policies in our 2013 Form 10-K.

Components of Statement of Operations

Net Sales

Net sales consist primarily of merchandise sales from our retail store locations to both our DIY and Commercial customers and sales from our e-commerce website. Our total sales growth is comprised of both comparable store sales and new store sales. We calculate comparable store sales based on the change in store sales commencing when a store has been open for 13 complete accounting periods (approximately one year) and by including e-commerce sales. We include sales from relocated stores in comparable store sales from the original date of opening. Acquired stores are included in our comparable store sales once the stores have completed 13 complete accounting periods following the acquisition date (approximately one year).

Cost of Sales

Our cost of sales consists of merchandise costs, net of incentives under vendor programs; inventory shrinkage, defective merchandise and warranty costs; and warehouse and distribution expenses, including depreciation and amortization. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales may be affected by (i) variations in our product mix, (ii) price changes in response to competitive factors and fluctuations in merchandise costs, (iii) vendor programs, (iv) inventory shrinkage, (v) defective merchandise and warranty costs and (vi) warehouse and distribution costs. We seek to minimize fluctuations in merchandise costs and instability of supply by entering into long-term purchasing agreements, without minimum purchase volume requirements, when we believe it is advantageous. Our gross profit may not be comparable to that of our competitors due to differences in industry practice regarding the classification of certain costs.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

SG&A expenses consist of store payroll, store occupancy costs (including rent and depreciation), advertising expenses, acquisition and integration related expenses, Commercial delivery expenses, other store expenses and general and administrative expenses, including salaries and related benefits of store support center Team Members, share-based compensation expenses, store support center administrative office expenses, data processing, professional expenses, self-insurance costs, depreciation and amortization, closed store expense and impairment charges, if any, and other related expenses.

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Results of Operations

The following table sets forth certain of our operating data expressed as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated.

	Twelve Week Periods Ended				Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended
	July 12, 2014		July 13, 2013		July 12, 2014		July 13, 2013
Net sales	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%
Cost of sales, including purchasing and warehousing costs	54.8		49.7		54.6		49.9
Gross profit	45.2		50.3		45.4		50.1
Selling, general and administrative expenses	35.0		37.7		36.1		39.0
Operating income	10.3		12.6		9.3		11.2
Interest expense	(0.7	)	(0.5	)	(0.8	)	(0.5	)
Other expense, net	0.0		0.0		0.0		0.0
Provision for income taxes	3.6		4.5		3.2		4.0
Net income	5.9	%	7.5	%	5.4	%	6.7	%

Twelve and Twenty-Eight Week Periods EndedJuly 12, 2014 Compared to Twelve and Twenty-Eight Week Periods EndedJuly 13, 2013

Net Sales

Net sales for the twelve weeks ended July 12, 2014 were $2,347.7 million, an increase of $798.1 million, or 51.5%, as compared to net sales for the twelve weeks ended July 13, 2013. The sales increase was primarily due to the acquisition of GPI, our comparable store sales increase of 2.6% and the addition of 113 stores, net of closed stores, and three new branches. While our DIY sales slowed from the first quarter in part due to lower demand in seasonal categories, our Commercial sales accelerated in many of our markets, which drove our comparable store sales increase of 2.6%. The comparable store sales increase was driven by an increase in Commercial transactions and overall higher transaction value, which is reflective of higher priced products sold and a higher mix of Commercial sales.

Net sales for the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014 were $5,317.2 million, an increase of $1,752.3 million, or 49.2%, as compared to net sales for the twenty-eight weeks ended July 13, 2013. The sales increase was primarily due to the acquisition of GPI and a comparable store sales increase of 2.5% along with the addition of new stores and branches.

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the twelve weeks ended July 12, 2014 was $1,062.1 million, or 45.2% of net sales, as compared to $779.2 million, or 50.3% of net sales, for the comparable period of last year, representing a decrease of 505 basis points. The 505 basis-point decrease in gross profit rate was driven primarily by a significantly higher mix of Commercial sales due to the acquisition of GPI, which have a lower gross profit rate, partially offset by synergy savings. Our Commercial sales, as a percentage of total sales, increased to 57% for the second quarter of Fiscal 2014 compared to 40% for the same period in Fiscal 2013.

Gross profit for the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014 was $2,415.2 million, or 45.4% of net sales, as compared to $1,787.4 million, or 50.1% of net sales, for the comparable period of last year, representing a decrease of 472 basis points. The 472 basis-point decrease in gross profit rate was driven primarily by a significantly higher mix of Commercial sales due to the acquisition of GPI, which have a lower gross profit rate, partially offset by synergy savings. Our Commercial sales, as a percentage of total sales, increased to 57% for the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014 compared to 41% for the same period in Fiscal 2013.

SG&A

SG&A expenses for the twelve weeks ended July 12, 2014 were $821.4 million, or 35.0% of net sales, as compared to $584.5 million, or 37.7% of net sales, for the comparable period of last year, representing a decrease of 273 basis points. This decrease as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to the lower SG&A profile of GPI as a result of its higher concentration of Commercial sales. Other drivers of our SG&A rate leverage included fixed cost leverage from the positive sales performance

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and lower depreciation expense, partially offset by higher incentive compensation, GPI integration costs and the amortization of the acquired GPI intangible assets.

SG&A expenses for the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014 were $1,918.8 million, or 36.1% of net sales, as compared to $1,388.7 million, or 39.0% of net sales, for the comparable period of last year, representing a decrease of 287 basis points. The decrease in the SG&A rate for the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014 was driven by similar factors impacting the twelve weeks ended July 12, 2014.

Operating Income

Operating income for the twelve weeks ended July 12, 2014 was $240.7 million, or 10.3% of net sales, as compared to $194.7 million, or 12.6% of net sales, for the comparable period of last year, representing a decrease of 231 basis points. This decrease was reflective of a decrease in our gross profit rate partially offset by a favorable change in our SG&A rate. These decreases on a rate basis were due to the gross profit and SG&A drivers previously discussed.

Operating income for the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014 was $496.5 million, or 9.3% of net sales, as compared to $398.8 million, or 11.2% of net sales, for the comparable period of last year, representing a decrease of 185 basis points. This decrease was reflective of a decrease in our gross profit rate partially offset by a favorable change in our SG&A rate. These decreases on a rate basis were due to the gross profit and SG&A drivers previously discussed.

Interest Expense

Interest expense for the twelve weeks ended July 12, 2014 was $16.9 million, or 0.7% of net sales, as compared to $8.0 million, or 0.5% of net sales, for the comparable period in Fiscal 2013. The increase in interest expense is due to additional borrowings related to the acquisition of GPI.

Interest expense for the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014 was $40.5 million, or 0.8% of net sales, as compared to $18.7 million, or 0.5% of net sales, for the comparable period in Fiscal 2013. The increase in interest expense is due to additional borrowings related to the acquisition of GPI.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense for the twelve weeks ended July 12, 2014 was $84.5 million, as compared to $70.2 million for the comparable period of Fiscal 2013. Our effective income tax rate was 37.7% and 37.5% for the twelve weeks ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013, respectively.

Income tax expense for the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014 was $169.6 million, as compared to $142.7 million for the comparable period of Fiscal 2013. Our effective income tax rate was 37.1% and 37.4% for the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013, respectively. The reduction in our effective tax rate was primarily due to a favorable state tax settlement during the first quarter. We expect to maintain an effective tax rate of approximately 38% for the balance of the fiscal year.

Net Income

Net income for the twelve weeks ended July 12, 2014 was $139.5 million, or $1.89 per diluted share, as compared to $116.9 million, or $1.59 per diluted share, for the comparable period of Fiscal 2013. As a percentage of net sales, net income for the twelve weeks ended July 12, 2014 was 5.9%, as compared to 7.5% for the comparable period of Fiscal 2013. The increase in diluted EPS was driven primarily by the acquisition of GPI. Negatively impacting diluted EPS and net income in the second quarter of 2014 were $2.8 million of expenses associated with the ongoing integration of BWP, along with $9.4 million of GPI integration costs and GPI amortization expense of $9.9 million related to the acquired intangible assets.

Net income for the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014 was $287.2 million, or $3.90 per diluted share, as compared to $238.7 million, or $3.23 per diluted share, for the comparable period of Fiscal 2013. As a percentage of net sales, net income for the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014 was 5.4%, as compared to 6.7% for the comparable period of Fiscal 2013. The increase in diluted EPS was driven primarily by the acquisition of GPI. Negatively impacting diluted EPS and net income in the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014 were $6.8 million of expenses associated with the ongoing integration of BWP, along with $20.9 million of GPI integration costs and GPI amortization expense of $22.9 million related to the acquired intangible assets.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Overview

Our primary cash requirements to maintain our current operations include payroll and benefits, the purchase of inventory, contractual obligations, capital expenditures and the payment of income taxes. In addition, we have used available funds for acquisitions, to repay borrowings under our revolving credit facility, to periodically repurchase shares of our common stock under our stock repurchase programs and for the payment of quarterly cash dividends. We have funded these requirements primarily through cash generated from operations, supplemented by borrowings under our credit facilities and notes offerings, as needed. We believe funds generated from our expected results of operations, available cash and cash equivalents, and available borrowing under our credit facility will be sufficient to fund our primary obligations for the next fiscal year.

At July 12, 2014, our cash and cash equivalents balance was $67.4 million, a decrease of $1,045.0 million compared to December 28, 2013 (the end of Fiscal 2013). This decrease in cash during the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014 was primarily a result of cash used in the acquisition of GPI partially offset by net borrowings on our credit facilities. Additional discussion of our cash flow results, including the comparison of the activity for the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014 to the comparable period of Fiscal 2013, is set forth in the Analysis of Cash Flows section.

As of July 12, 2014, our outstanding indebtedness was $1,868.5 million, or $814.9 million higher when compared to December 28, 2013, as a result of additional borrowings associated with the acquisition of GPI. Additionally, we had $126.4 million in letters of credit outstanding, which reduced the available borrowings on our revolver to $741.1 million as of July 12, 2014. The letters of credit generally have a term of one year or less and primarily serve as collateral for our self-insurance policies.

GPI Acquisition

We borrowed $1,006.0 million, which we used along with cash on-hand to fund the $2.08 billion acquisition of GPI on January 2, 2014 as discussed elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. In addition to the normal operations of GPI, we will incur a significant amount of integration costs over the next three years in conjunction with the integration of GPI, the majority of which we expect will be offset with savings from synergies obtained.

Capital Expenditures

Our primary capital requirements have been the funding of our new store development (leased and owned locations), maintenance of existing stores and investments under our Superior Availability and Service Leadership strategies, including supply chain and information technology. We lease approximately 85% of our stores. Our capital expenditures were $106.3 million for the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014, or $5.6 million less than the twenty-eight weeks ended July 13, 2013. In addition to routine capital expenditures, our capital investments during the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014 included the acquisition of GPI and eight independent stores for $2,059.2 million, net of cash acquired.

Our future capital requirements will depend in large part on the number of and timing of new stores we open within a given year and the investments we make in existing stores, information technology, supply chain network and the integration of GPI. We anticipate that our capital expenditures in Fiscal 2014 will be approximately $275 million to $300 million. These investments will be primarily driven by new store development (leased and owned locations), investments in our existing stores and investments under our Superior Availability and Service Leadership strategies, including continued investments in our supply chain network and new systems. During the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014, we opened 48 stores and three Worldpac branches compared to 82 stores during the comparable period of last year. We anticipate opening between 120 to 140 stores and branches during Fiscal 2014.

Stock Repurchases

Our stock repurchase program allows us to repurchase our common stock on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions from time to time in accordance with the requirements of the SEC. Our $500 million stock repurchase program in place as of July 12, 2014 was authorized by our Board of Directors on May 14, 2012. During the twelve and twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014, we repurchased no shares of our common stock under our stock repurchase program. At July 12, 2014, we had $415.1 million remaining under our stock repurchase program.

We repurchased 1,163 shares of our common stock at an aggregate cost of $0.1 million, or an average price of $122.09 per share, in connection with the net settlement of shares issued as a result of the vesting of restricted stock during the twelve

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weeks ended July 12, 2014. We repurchased 5,996 shares of our common stock at an aggregate cost of $0.8 million, or an average price of $126.30 per share, in connection with the net settlement of shares issued as a result of the vesting of restricted stock during the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014.

Dividend

Since Fiscal 2006, our Board of Directors has declared quarterly dividends of $0.06 per share to stockholders of record. On August 13, 2014, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share to be paid on October 3, 2014 to all common stockholders of record as of September 19, 2014.

Analysis of Cash Flows

A summary and analysis of our cash flows for the twenty-eight week period ended July 12, 2014 as compared to the twenty-eight week period ended July 13, 2013 is included below.

	Twenty-Eight Week Periods Ended
	July 12, 2014			July 13, 2013
	(in millions)
Cash flows provided by operating activities	$	320.6		$	310.1
Cash flows used in investing activities	(2,165.3		)	(282.2		)
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities	802.1			(105.1		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(2.3		)	—
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	$	(1,045.0	)	$	(77.1	)

Operating Activities

For the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014, net cash provided by operating activities increased $10.5 million to $320.6 million. The net increase in operating cash flow compared to the prior year was primarily driven by higher net income. This was partially offset by an increase in accounts receivable due to the timing of our quarter-end relative to our monthly customer billing dates and an increase in inventory driven by the acquisition of GPI, inventory upgrades and increases in new stores and HUB stores. Further, our ratio of Accounts Payable to Inventory declined due to the acquisition of GPI which had less favorable vendor terms. We expect opportunities to improve our Accounts Payable ratio as a combined company.

Investing Activities

For the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014, net cash used in investing activities increased $1,883.2 million to $2,165.3 million. The increase in cash used in investing activities was driven by cash used in the acquisition of GPI.

Financing Activities

For the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014, net cash provided by financing activities was $802.1 million, as compared to net cash used in financing activities of $105.1 million for the twenty-eight ended July 13, 2013, an increase of $907.1 million. This increase was primarily a result of net borrowings of $815.0 million associated with the acquisition of GPI and a decrease in repurchases of common stock. During the second quarter of 2014 we paid down approximately $200 million of debt and remain focused on reducing our leverage ratio and maintaining our investment grade ratings.

Long-Term Debt

Bank Debt

We have a credit agreement which provides a $700.0 million unsecured term loan and a $1.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility with Advance Stores Company, Inc. ("Advance Stores"), as Borrower, the lenders party thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent. The revolving credit facility also provides for the issuance of letters of credit with a sub-limit of $300.0 million and swingline loans in an amount not to exceed $50.0 million. We may request, subject to agreement by one or more lenders, that the total revolving commitment be increased by an amount not to exceed $250.0 million by those respective lenders (up to a total commitment of $1.25 billion) during the term of the credit agreement. Voluntary prepayments and voluntary reductions of the revolving balance are permitted in whole or in part, at our option, in minimum

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principal amounts as specified in the revolving credit facility. The revolving credit facility terminates in December 2018 and the term loan matures in January 2019.

As of July 12, 2014, under the credit agreement, we had borrowed $132.5 million under the revolver and $682.5 million under the term loan in conjunction with our acquisition of GPI on January 2, 2014. As of July 12, 2014, we had letters of credit outstanding of $126.4 million, which reduced our available borrowing under the revolver to $741.1 million. The letters of credit generally have a term of one year or less and primarily serve as collateral for our self-insurance policies.

The interest rate on borrowings under the revolving credit facility is based, at our option, on adjusted LIBOR, plus a margin, or an alternate base rate, plus a margin. The current margin is 1.30% and 0.30% per annum for the adjusted LIBOR and alternate base rate borrowings, respectively. A facility fee is charged on the total amount of the revolving credit facility, payable in arrears. The current facility fee rate is 0.20% per annum. Under the terms of the credit agreement, the interest rate and facility fee are subject to change based on our credit rating.

The interest rate on the term loan is based, at our option, on adjusted LIBOR, plus a margin, or an alternate base rate, plus a margin. The current margin is 1.50% and 0.50% per annum for the adjusted LIBOR and alternate base rate borrowings, respectively. Under the terms of the term loan, the interest rate is subject to change based on our credit rating.

The credit agreement contains customary covenants restricting the ability of: (a) subsidiaries of Advance Stores to, among other things, create, incur or assume additional debt; (b) Advance Stores and its subsidiaries to, among other things, (i) incur liens, (ii) make loans and investments, (iii) guarantee obligations, and (iv) change the nature of its business conducted by itself and its subsidiaries; (c) Advance, and its subsidiaries to, among other things (i) engage in certain mergers, acquisitions, asset sales and liquidations, (ii) enter into certain hedging arrangements, (iii) enter into restrictive agreements limiting its ability to incur liens on any of its property or assets, pay distributions, repay loans, or guarantee indebtedness of its subsidiaries, and (iv) engage in sale-leaseback transactions; and (d) Advance to, among other things, change its holding company status. Advance and Advance Stores are required to comply with financial covenants with respect to a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum coverage ratio. The credit agreement also provides for customary events of default, including non-payment defaults, covenant defaults and cross-defaults to Advance Stores’ other material indebtedness. We were in compliance with our covenants at July 12, 2014 with respect to the credit agreement.

Senior Unsecured Notes

We issued 4.50% senior unsecured notes in December 2013 at 99.69% of the principal amount of $450 million which are due December 1, 2023 (the “2023 Notes”). The 2023 Notes bear interest at a rate of 4.50% per year payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year. The net proceeds from the offering of these notes were approximately $445.2 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us. The net proceeds from the 2023 Notes were used in aggregate with borrowings under our revolving credit facility and term loan and cash on-hand to fund our acquisition of GPI on January 2, 2014.

We issued 4.50% senior unsecured notes in January 2012 at 99.968% of the principal amount of $300 million and are due January 15, 2022 (the “2022 Notes”). The 2022 Notes bear interest at a rate of 4.50% per year payable semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year. Our 5.75% senior unsecured notes were issued in April 2010 at 99.587% of the principal amount of $300 million and are due May 1, 2020 (the “2020 Notes” or collectively with the 2023 Notes and the 2022 Notes, “the Notes”). The 2020 Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.75% per year payable semi-annually in arrears on May 1 and November 1 of each year. Advance served as the issuer of the Notes with certain of our domestic subsidiaries currently serving as subsidiary guarantors. The terms of the Notes are governed by an indenture (as amended, supplemented, waived or otherwise modified, the “Indenture”) among us, the subsidiary guarantors from time to time party thereto and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee.

We may redeem some or all of the Notes at any time or from time to time, at the redemption price described in the Indenture. In addition, in the event of a Change of Control Triggering Event (as defined in the Indenture for the Notes), we will be required to offer to repurchase the Notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the repurchase date. The Notes are currently fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on an unsubordinated and unsecured basis by each of the subsidiary guarantors party thereto. We will be permitted to release guarantees without the consent of holders of the Notes under the circumstances described in the Indenture: (i) upon the release of the guarantee of our other debt that resulted in the affected subsidiary becoming a guarantor of this debt; (ii) upon the sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the stock or assets of the subsidiary guarantor; or (iii) upon our exercise of our legal or covenant defeasance option.

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The Indenture contains customary provisions for events of default including for: (i) failure to pay principal or interest when due and payable; (ii) failure to comply with covenants or agreements in the Indenture or the Notes and failure to cure or obtain a waiver of such default upon notice; (iii) a default under any debt for money borrowed by us or any of our subsidiaries that results in acceleration of the maturity of such debt, or failure to pay any such debt within any applicable grace period after final stated maturity, in an aggregate amount greater than $25.0 million without such debt having been discharged or acceleration having been rescinded or annulled within 10 days after receipt by us of notice of the default by the Trustee or holders of not less than 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding; and (iv) events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization affecting us and certain of our subsidiaries. In the case of an event of default, the principal amount of the Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest may be accelerated. The Indenture also contains covenants limiting the ability of us and our subsidiaries to incur debt secured by liens and to enter into sale and lease-back transactions.

As of July 12, 2014, we had a credit rating from Standard & Poor’s of BBB- and from Moody’s Investor Service of Baa3. The current outlooks by Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s are both stable. The current pricing grid used to determine our borrowing rate under our revolving credit facility is based on our credit ratings. If these credit ratings decline, our interest rate on outstanding balances may increase and our access to additional financing on favorable terms may become more limited. In addition, it could reduce the attractiveness of our vendor payment program, where certain of our vendors finance payment obligations from us with designated third party financial institutions, which could result in increased working capital requirements. Conversely, if these credit ratings improve, our interest rate may decrease.

Off-Balance-Sheet Arrangements

We guarantee loans made by banks to various of our independent store customers totaling $33.3 million as of July 12, 2014. These loans are collateralized by security agreements on merchandise inventory and other assets of the borrowers. We believe the likelihood of performance under these guarantees is remote and that the fair value of these guarantees is very minimal. As of July 12, 2014, we had no other off-balance-sheet arrangements as defined in Regulation S-K Item 303 of the SEC regulations. We include other off-balance-sheet arrangements in our contractual obligations table in our 2013 Form 10-K, including operating lease payments, interest payments on our Notes and revolving credit facility and letters of credit outstanding.

Contractual Obligations

In connection with the acquisition of GPI, we made borrowings from our term loan and revolving credit facility. As of July 12, 2014 we had outstanding borrowings under the term loan and revolving credit facility of $815.0 million. Of this balance, $35.0 million remains due in Fiscal 2014, $140.0 million is due in 2015-2016, $255.0 million is due in 2017-2018 and $385.0 million is due thereafter. In addition, we acquired GPI's outstanding operating leases with future minimum lease payments totaling $831.1 million as of July 12, 2014, which are recognized in expense over the respective lease terms.

As of July 12, 2014, there were no other material changes to our outstanding contractual obligations as compared to our contractual obligations outstanding as of December 28, 2013. For additional information regarding our contractual obligations see “Contractual Obligations” in our 2013 Form 10-K.

Seasonality

Our business is somewhat seasonal in nature, with the highest sales usually occurring in the spring and summer months. In addition, our business can be affected by weather conditions. While unusually heavy precipitation tends to soften sales as elective maintenance is deferred during such periods, extremely hot or cold weather tends to enhance sales by causing automotive parts to fail at an accelerated rate.

New Accounting Pronouncements

For a description of recently announced accounting standards, including the expected dates of adoption and estimated effects, if any, on our condensed consolidated financial statements, see New Accounting Pronouncements in Note 1 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Internet Address and Access to SEC Filings

Our Internet address is www.AdvanceAutoParts.com. We make available free of charge through our Internet website our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file

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such materials with, or furnish them to, the SEC. The SEC maintains a website that contains reports, proxy statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC. These materials may be obtained electronically by accessing the SEC's website atwww.sec.gov.

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ITEM3.        QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Interest Rate Risk

Our primary financial market risk is due to changes in interest rates. Historically, we have reduced our exposure to changes in interest rates by entering into various interest rate hedge instruments such as interest rate swap contracts and treasury lock agreements. We have historically utilized interest rate swaps to convert variable rate debt to fixed rate debt and to lock in fixed rates on future debt issuances. Our interest rate hedge instruments have been designated as cash flow hedges. At July 12, 2014, we had no derivative instruments outstanding.

The interest rates on borrowings under our revolving credit facility and term loan are based, at our option, on adjusted LIBOR, plus a margin, or an alternate base rate, plus a margin. As of July 12, 2014 we had $132.5 million of borrowings outstanding under our revolving credit facility and $682.5 million outstanding under our term loan, which exposes us to interest rate risk due to changes in variable interest rates. There is no interest rate risk associated with our 2020, 2022 or 2023 Notes, as the interest rates are fixed at 5.75%, 4.50% and 4.50%, respectively, per annum.

The table below presents principal cash flows and related weighted average interest rates on our revolving credit facility and term loan outstanding at July 12, 2014, by expected maturity dates. Weighted average variable rates are based on implied forward rates in the yield curve at July 12, 2014. Implied forward rates should not be considered a predictor of actual future interest rates.

	Fiscal 2014			Fiscal 2015			Fiscal 2016			Fiscal 2017			Fiscal 2018			Thereafter			Total			Fair Market Liability
	(dollars in thousands)
Variable rate	$	35,000		$	70,000		$	70,000		$	52,500		$	202,500		$	385,000		$	815,000		$	815,000
Weighted average interest rate	1.8		%	2.2		%	2.7		%	3.7		%	4.3		%	4.9		%	2.9		%	—

Credit Risk

Our financial assets that are exposed to credit risk consist primarily of trade accounts receivable and vendor receivables. We are exposed to normal credit risk from customers. Our concentration of credit risk is limited because our customer base consists of a large number of customers with relatively small balances, which allows the credit risk to be spread across a broad base. We strive to maintain a close working relationship with our vendors and frequently monitor their financial strength. We have not historically had significant credit losses.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Disclosure controls and procedures are our controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our management evaluated, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report in accordance with Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

We acquired GPI on January 2, 2014 and consider the transaction material to our results of operations, cash flows and financial position from the date of acquisition. In conducting our evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, we have elected to exclude GPI from our evaluation as generally permitted by the SEC. We are currently in the process of evaluating and integrating GPI's controls over financial reporting. See Note 3, Acquisition, to the condensed

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consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for discussion of the acquisition and related financial data. There were no other changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended July 12, 2014 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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6BPART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The following table sets forth the information with respect to repurchases of our common stock for the quarter ended July 12, 2014 (amounts in thousands, except per share amounts):

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)	Average Price Paid per Share (1)		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (2)	Maximum Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (2)
April 20, 2014 to May 17, 2014	—	$	—	—	$	415,092
May 18, 2014 to June 14, 2014	1	122.09		—	415,092
June 15, 2014 to July 12, 2014	—	—		—	415,092
Total	1	$	122.09	—	$	415,092

⁽¹⁾  We repurchased 1,163 shares of our common stock, at an aggregate cost of $0.1 million, or an average purchase price of $122.09 per share, in connection with the net settlement of shares issued as a result of the vesting of restricted stock during the twelve weeks ended July 12, 2014.

⁽²⁾  Our $500 million stock repurchase program was authorized by our Board of Directors on May 14, 2012.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

		Incorporated by Reference			Filed
Exhibit No.	Exhibit Description	Form	Exhibit	Filing Date	Herewith
3.1	Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (“Advance Auto”) (as amended effective as of June 7, 2013).	10-Q	3.1	8/19/2013
3.2	Amended and Restated Bylaws of Advance Auto (effective June 7, 2013).	8-K	3.2	6/13/2013
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.				X
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.				X
32.1	Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.				X
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	ADVANCE AUTO PARTS, INC.
August 20, 2014	By:	/s/ Michael A. Norona
		Michael A. Norona Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

		Incorporated by Reference			Filed
Exhibit No.	Exhibit Description	Form	Exhibit	Filing Date	Herewith
3.1	Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (“Advance Auto”) (as amended effective as of June 7, 2013).	10-Q	3.1	8/19/2013
3.2	Amended and Restated Bylaws of Advance Auto (effective June 7, 2013).	8-K	3.2	6/13/2013
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.				X
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.				X
32.1	Certifications of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.				X
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Darren R. Jackson, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Advance Auto Parts, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s)and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e)and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 20, 2014

/s/ Darren R. Jackson

Darren R. Jackson

Chief Executive Officer and Director

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Michael A. Norona, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Advance Auto Parts, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s)and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e)and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 20, 2014

/s/ Michael A. Norona

Michael A. Norona

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Darren R. Jackson, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge, the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Advance Auto Parts, Inc. for the quarterly period ended July 12, 2014 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained in such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q fairly presents in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations of Advance Auto Parts, Inc. The foregoing certification is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission as part of the accompanying report on Form 10-Q. A signed original of this statement has been provided to Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and will be retained by Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

Date:	August 20, 2014	By:	/s/ Darren R. Jackson
		Name: Darren R. Jackson    Title: Chief Executive Officer and Director

I, Michael A. Norona, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge, the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Advance Auto Parts, Inc. for the quarterly period ended July 12, 2014 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained in such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q fairly presents in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations of Advance Auto Parts, Inc. The foregoing certification is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission as part of the accompanying report on Form 10-Q. A signed original of this statement has been provided to Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and will be retained by Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

Date:	August 20, 2014	By:	/s/ Michael A. Norona
		Name: Michael A. Norona    Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 12, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Jul. 13, 2013
Carrying Value	$ (1,797,795)	$ (1,052,668)	$ (604,117)
Fair Value	$ 1,885,000	$ 1,086,000	$ 630,000

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Condensed Consolidated Comprehensive Income Statement (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 12, 2014	Jul. 13, 2013	Jul. 12, 2014	Jul. 13, 2013
Net income	$ 139,488	$ 116,871	$ 287,214	$ 238,661
Changes in net unrecognized other postretirement benefit costs	(139)	(142)	(323)	(245)
Currency translation	6,654	0	3,414	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	6,515	(142)	3,091	2,082
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	146,003	116,729	290,305	240,743
Parent Company [Member]
Net income	139,488		287,214
Changes in net unrecognized other postretirement benefit costs	0		0
Currency translation	0		0
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	0		0
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	139,488		287,214
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Net income	139,495		287,235
Currency translation	0		0
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(139)		(323)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	139,356		286,912
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Net income	10,627		21,668
Changes in net unrecognized other postretirement benefit costs	0		0
Currency translation	6,654
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	6,654		3,414
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	17,281		25,082
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Net income	(150,122)		(308,903)
Changes in net unrecognized other postretirement benefit costs	0		0
Currency translation	0		0
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	0		0
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ (150,122)		$ (308,903)

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Acquisition (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jan. 02, 2014	Jul. 12, 2014	Jul. 13, 2013	Jul. 12, 2014	Jul. 13, 2013	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments				$ 13,183
Business Combination, Elimination of deferred gain from sale leaseback transaction		1,122		2,710
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic			$ 1.93	$ 3.65
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted			$ 1.92	$ 3.62
Total consideration	2,080,804
Cash paid to shareholders in acquisition	1,307,991
Repayment of GPI debt	694,301
Amount paid for make-whole fees and transaction related fees	78,512
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs		0				26,970
Term Loan Payable	700,000	682,500	0	682,500	0	0
Revolving Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	306,046	132,500	0	132,500	0	0
Net sales		2,347,697	1,549,553	5,317,196	3,564,857
Net income		139,488	116,871	287,214	238,661
Escrow Deposit	200,881
Business Combination, Indemnification Assets, Amount as of Acquisition Date	4,585
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Fair Value	256,727
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Gross Contractual Amount	269,736
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Estimated Uncollectible	13,009
Cash and cash equivalents	25,176
Receivables	256,727
Inventory	1,159,008
Other current assets	125,591
Property, plant and equipment	162,545
Intangible Assets	756,571
Other assets	1,741
Accounts Payable	(704,282)
Accrued and other liabilities	(143,071)
Long-term liabilities	(357,350)
Total identifiable net assets	1,282,656
Goodwill	798,148	1,001,213	199,791	1,001,213	199,791	199,835	76,389
Off-market Lease, Unfavorable	48,604
Total acquired net assets	2,080,804
Pro forma net sales			2,328,733	5,037,623
Pro forma net income			141,001	266,664
Stores expected to be consolidated [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of Stores		100		100
Carquest [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of Stores	1,233
GPI Worldpac [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of Stores	103
GPI [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of States in which Entity Operates	45
Net sales		737,080		1,617,011
Net income		$ 23,726		$ 39,566
Carquest independently owned locations [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of Stores	1,400

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Long-term Debt (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 12, 2014

Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]

Debt Instrument Redemption [Table Text Block]

The Company may redeem some or all of the Notes at any time or from time to time, at the redemption price described in the Indenture. In addition, in the event of a Change of Control Triggering Event (as defined in the Indenture for the Notes), the Company will be required to offer to repurchase the Notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the repurchase date. The Notes are currently fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on an unsubordinated and unsecured basis by each of the subsidiary guarantors. The Company will be permitted to release guarantees without the consent of holders of the Notes under the circumstances described in the Indenture: (i) upon the release of the guarantee of the Company’s other debt that resulted in the affected subsidiary becoming a guarantor of this debt; (ii) upon the sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the stock or assets of the subsidiary guarantor; or (iii) upon the Company’s exercise of its legal or covenant defeasance option.

Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]

Long-term debt consists of the following:

	July 12, 2014			December 28, 2013			July 13, 2013
Revolving facility at variable interest rates (1.90% and 1.47% at July 12, 2014 and December 28, 2013, respectively, due December 5, 2018; and 1.69% at July 13, 2013, replaced by the current facility)	$	132,500		$	—		$	—
Term loan at variable interest rates (1.72% and 1.67% at July 12, 2014 and December 28, 2013, respectively) due January 2, 2019	682,500			—			—
5.75% Senior Unsecured Notes (net of unamortized discount of $803, $865 and $916 at July 12, 2014, December 28, 2013 and July 13, 2013, respectively) due May 1, 2020	299,197			299,135			299,084
4.50% Senior Unsecured Notes (net of unamortized discount of $76, $80 and $84 at July 12, 2014, December 28, 2013 and July 13, 2013, respectively) due January 15, 2022	299,924			299,920			299,916
4.50% Senior Unsecured Notes (net of unamortized discount of $1,326 and $1,387 at July 12, 2014 and December 28, 2013, respectively) due December 1, 2023	448,674			448,613			—
Other	5,694			5,916			5,995
	1,868,489			1,053,584			604,995
Less: Current portion of long-term debt	(70,694		)	(916		)	(878		)
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	$	1,797,795		$	1,052,668		$	604,117

Long-term Debt, Description

On December 5, 2013, the Company entered into a new credit agreement (the “2013 Credit Agreement”) which provides a $700,000 unsecured term loan and a $1,000,000 unsecured revolving credit facility with Advance Stores, as Borrower, the lenders party thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent. This revolving credit facility replaced the revolver under the Company’s former Credit Agreement dated as of May 27, 2011 with Advance Stores, as Borrower, the lenders party thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (the “2011 Credit Agreement”). Upon execution of the 2013 Credit Agreement, the lenders’ commitments under the 2011 Credit Agreement were terminated and the liabilities of the Company and its subsidiaries with respect to their obligations under the 2011 Credit Agreement were discharged. The new revolving credit facility also provides for the issuance of letters of credit with a sub-limit of $300,000 and swingline loans in an amount not to exceed $50,000. The Company may request, subject to agreement by one or more lenders, that the total revolving commitment be increased by an amount not to exceed $250,000 by those respective lenders (up to a total commitment of $1,250,000) during the term of the 2013 Credit Agreement. Voluntary prepayments and voluntary reductions of the revolving balance are permitted in whole or in part, at the Company’s option, in minimum principal amounts as specified in the 2013 Credit Agreement. Under the terms of the 2013 Credit Agreement the revolving credit facility terminates in December 2018 and the term loan matures in January 2019.

Indenture provisions for events of default

The Indenture contains customary provisions for events of default including for: (i) failure to pay principal or interest when due and payable; (ii) failure to comply with covenants or agreements in the Indenture or the Notes and failure to cure or obtain a waiver of such default upon notice; (iii) a default under any debt for money borrowed by the Company or any of its subsidiaries that results in acceleration of the maturity of such debt, or failure to pay any such debt within any applicable grace period after final stated maturity, in an aggregate amount greater than $25,000 without such debt having been discharged or acceleration having been rescinded or annulled within 10 days after receipt by the Company of notice of the default by the Trustee or holders of not less than 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding; and (iv) events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization affecting the Company and certain of its subsidiaries. In the case of an event of default, the principal amount of the Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest may be accelerated. The Indenture also contains covenants limiting the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to incur debt secured by liens and to enter into sale and lease-back transactions.

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Share-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 12, 2014	Jul. 12, 2014	Jul. 13, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate		1.00%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate		0.20%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate		27.60%
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term		49 months
Share-based Compensation	$ 5,230	$ 12,363	$ 4,593
Deferred income tax benefit on share based compensation expense	1,871	4,546
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	35,000	35,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	1 year 4 months 16 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding	153,368	153,368
Aggregate Intrinsic Value Stock Price	$ 133.29	$ 133.29
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Time-Based Stock Appreciation Rights and Stock Options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value	$ 17,971
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	4 years 9 months 18 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	3 years 2 months 12 days
Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 28.44	$ 28.44
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 124.00	$ 124.00
Time-based RSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period		59
Performance-based RSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period		19
Performance-based Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period		67

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Long-term Debt (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended																		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 12, 2014	Jan. 02, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Jul. 13, 2013	Jul. 12, 2014 Term Loan [Member]	Dec. 28, 2013 Term Loan [Member]	Jul. 12, 2014 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Dec. 28, 2013 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Jul. 13, 2013 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Jul. 12, 2014 4.50% senior unsecured notes (2023 Notes) [Member]	Dec. 28, 2013 4.50% senior unsecured notes (2023 Notes) [Member]	Jul. 13, 2013 4.50% senior unsecured notes (2023 Notes) [Member]	Jul. 12, 2014 5.75% senior unsecured notes (2020 Notes) [Member]	Dec. 28, 2013 5.75% senior unsecured notes (2020 Notes) [Member]	Jul. 13, 2013 5.75% senior unsecured notes (2020 Notes) [Member]	Jul. 12, 2014 4.50% senior unsecured notes (2022 Notes) [Member]	Dec. 28, 2013 4.50% senior unsecured notes (2022 Notes) [Member]	Jul. 13, 2013 4.50% senior unsecured notes (2022 Notes) [Member]	Jul. 12, 2014 LIBOR Rate [Member] Term Loan [Member]	Jul. 12, 2014 LIBOR Rate [Member] Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Jul. 12, 2014 Alternate Base Rate [Member] Term Loan [Member]	Jul. 12, 2014 Alternate Base Rate [Member] Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Jul. 12, 2014 4.50% senior unsecured notes (2023 Notes) [Member]	Dec. 03, 2013 4.50% senior unsecured notes (2023 Notes) [Member]	Jan. 11, 2012 4.50% senior unsecured notes (2022 Notes) [Member]	Apr. 26, 2010 5.75% senior unsecured notes (2020 Notes) [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage					1.72%	1.67%	1.90%	1.47%	1.69%
Term loan, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 700,000
Revolving Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	132,500	306,046	0	0
Term Loan Payable	682,500	700,000	0	0
Senior Notes, Noncurrent										448,674	448,613	0	299,197	299,135	299,084	299,924	299,920	299,916
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount										1,326	1,387	0	803	865	916	76	80	84
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage																								4.50%	4.50%	5.75%
Debt issuance, percentage of principal																								99.69%	99.968%	99.587%
Net proceeds from note offering after deducting fees																							445,200
Debt Instrument, Face Amount																								450,000	300,000	300,000
Other Long-term Debt	5,694		5,916	5,995
Long-term Debt	1,868,489		1,053,584	604,995
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	(70,694)		(916)	(878)
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	1,797,795		1,052,668	604,117
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate																			1.50%	1.30%	0.50%	0.30%
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.20%
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	126,404
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	741,096
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	1,000,000
Line of credit, letter of credit sub-limit	300,000
Line of credit, swingline sub-limit	50,000
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value	33,307
Debt Instrument, Collateral Amount	$ 66,491

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 12, 2014	Jul. 13, 2013
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	$ 320,561	$ 310,090
Purchases of property and equipment	(106,270)	(111,904)
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired	2,059,184	187,211
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment	130	148
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	(2,165,324)	(282,169)
Increase (decrease) in bank overdrafts	6,221	(8,724)
Borrowings under credit facilities	1,677,600	0
Payments on credit facilities	(862,600)	0
Dividends paid	(13,178)	(13,193)
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock, primarily exercise of stock appreciation rights	4,208	3,029
Tax withholdings related to the exercise of stock appreciation rights	(4,120)	(19,891)
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	5,138	14,570
Repurchase of common stock	(757)	(75,788)
Contingent consideration related to previous business acquisition	(10,047)	(4,726)
Other	(406)	(340)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	802,059	(105,063)
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents	(2,321)	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)	(1,045,025)	(77,142)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	1,112,471	598,111
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	67,446	520,969
Parent Company [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	0
Purchases of property and equipment	0
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired	0
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment	0
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	0
Increase (decrease) in bank overdrafts	0
Borrowings under credit facilities	0
Payments on credit facilities	0
Dividends paid	0
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock, primarily exercise of stock appreciation rights	0
Tax withholdings related to the exercise of stock appreciation rights	0
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	0
Repurchase of common stock	0
Contingent consideration related to previous business acquisition	0
Other	0
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	0
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)	0
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	9
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	9
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	318,072
Purchases of property and equipment	(104,742)
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired	2,058,313
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment	130
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	(2,162,925)
Increase (decrease) in bank overdrafts	6,230
Borrowings under credit facilities	1,677,600
Payments on credit facilities	(862,600)
Dividends paid	(13,178)
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock, primarily exercise of stock appreciation rights	4,208
Tax withholdings related to the exercise of stock appreciation rights	(4,120)
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	5,138
Repurchase of common stock	(757)
Contingent consideration related to previous business acquisition	(10,047)
Other	(406)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	802,068
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)	(1,042,785)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	1,106,766
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	63,981
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	2,489
Purchases of property and equipment	(1,528)
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired	871
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment	0
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	(2,399)
Increase (decrease) in bank overdrafts	0
Borrowings under credit facilities	0
Payments on credit facilities	0
Dividends paid	0
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock, primarily exercise of stock appreciation rights	0
Tax withholdings related to the exercise of stock appreciation rights	0
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	0
Repurchase of common stock	0
Contingent consideration related to previous business acquisition	0
Other	0
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	0
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents	(2,321)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)	(2,231)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	5,696
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	3,465
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	0
Purchases of property and equipment	0
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired	0
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment	0
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	0
Increase (decrease) in bank overdrafts	(9)
Borrowings under credit facilities	0
Payments on credit facilities	0
Dividends paid	0
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock, primarily exercise of stock appreciation rights	0
Tax withholdings related to the exercise of stock appreciation rights	0
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	0
Repurchase of common stock	0
Contingent consideration related to previous business acquisition	0
Other	0
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	(9)
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)	(9)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	0
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$ (9)

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Basis of Presentation

6 Months Ended

Jul. 12, 2014

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation:

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company and include the accounts of Advance Auto Parts, Inc. ("Advance"), its wholly owned subsidiary, Advance Stores Company, Incorporated ("Advance Stores"), and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company"). All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position of the Company, the results of its operations and cash flows have been made.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or GAAP, have been condensed or omitted based upon the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") interim reporting guidance. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2013, or Fiscal 2013.

The accounting policies followed in the presentation of interim financial results are consistent with those followed on an annual basis. These policies are presented in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for Fiscal 2013 (filed with the SEC on February 25, 2014).

The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for the full fiscal year. The first quarter of each of the Company's fiscal years contains 16 weeks while the remaining three quarters contain 12 weeks each.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

Segment and Related Information

As a result of the acquisition of General Parts International, Inc. ("GPI") on January 2, 2014, which is further described in Note 3, Acquisition, the Company reevaluated the composition of its reportable segments during the first quarter of fiscal 2014. Based on this analysis, the Company determined that it operates as a single reportable segment. As of July 12, 2014, the Company's operations are comprised of 5,289 stores and 106 distribution branches, which operate in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands primarily under the trade names “Advance Auto Parts”, "Carquest", "Autopart International" and "Worldpac". These locations offer a broad selection of brand name, original equipment manufacturer ("OEM") and proprietary automotive replacement parts, accessories, and maintenance items primarily for domestic and imported cars and light trucks. While the mix of do-it-yourself ("DIY") and Commercial customers varies among the four store brands, all of the locations serve customers through similar distribution channels. The Company has plans to fully integrate the Carquest company-operated stores and overall operations into Advance Auto Parts over the next three years and to eventually integrate the availability of all of the Company's product offerings throughout the entire chain.

The Company's Advance Auto Parts operations are currently comprised of three geographic areas. Each of the Advance Auto Parts geographic areas, in addition to Carquest and Worldpac, are individually considered operating segments which are aggregated into one reportable segment. Included in the Company's overall store operations are sales generated from its e-commerce platforms. The Company's e-commerce platforms, primarily consisting of its online websites and Commercial ordering platforms, are part of its integrated operating approach of serving its DIY and Commercial customers. The Company's online websites allow its DIY customers to pick up merchandise at a conveniently located store location or have their purchases shipped directly to them. The majority of the Company's online DIY sales are picked up at store locations. Through the Company's online ordering platforms, Commercial customers can conveniently place orders with a designated store location for delivery to their places of business.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standard Board, or FASB, issued Accounting Standard Update, or ASU, 2014-12 “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period." The amendments in this ASU require that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. The amendments in this ASU are effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015; earlier adoption is permitted. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09 "Revenue from Contracts with Customers." This ASU is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that expands disclosure requirements and requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and early adoption is not permitted. Accordingly, the Company will adopt this ASU on January 1, 2017. We are currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this guidance on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08 "Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of Equity", which amends the definition of a discontinued operation in Accounting Standards Codification, or ASC, 205-20 and requires entities to provide additional disclosures about discontinued operations as well as disposal transactions that do not meet the discontinued operations criteria. The new guidance changes the definition of a discontinued operation and requires discontinued operations treatment for disposals of a component or group of components that represents a strategic shift that has or will have a major impact on an entity’s operations or financial results. The ASU is effective prospectively for all disposals (except disposals classified as held for sale before the adoption date) or components initially classified as held for sale in periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this guidance affects prospective presentation of disposals and therefore, is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11 “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists.”  Under ASU 2013-11 an entity is required to present an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, in its financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward. If a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. ASU 2013-11 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this guidance affects presentation only and, therefore, had no material impact on the Company's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

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Warranty Liabilities (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 12, 2014	Jul. 13, 2013	Dec. 28, 2013
Warranty reserve, beginning of period	$ 39,512	$ 38,425	$ 38,425
Reserves acquired with GPI	4,490	0	0
Additions to warranty reserves	26,048	20,666	42,380
Reserves utilized	(24,277)	(20,971)	(41,293)
Warranty reserve, end of period	$ 45,773	$ 38,120	$ 39,512

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Warranty Liabilities (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 12, 2014

Warranty Liabilities: [Abstract]

Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]

The following table presents changes in the Company’s warranty reserves:

	July 12, 2014			December 28, 2013			July 13, 2013
	(28 weeks ended)			(52 weeks ended)			(28 weeks ended)
Warranty reserve, beginning of period	$	39,512		$	38,425		$	38,425
Reserves acquired with GPI	4,490			—			—
Additions to warranty reserves	26,048			42,380			20,666
Reserves utilized	(24,277		)	(41,293		)	(20,971		)
Warranty reserve, end of period	$	45,773		$	39,512		$	38,120

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Share-Based Compensation (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 12, 2014

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]

The weighted average fair value of the SARs granted, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, was $28.44 per share, using the following weighted average assumptions:

Black-Scholes Option Valuation Assumptions	July 12, 2014
Risk-free interest rate (1)	1.1	%
Expected dividend yield	0.2	%
Expected stock price volatility (2)	27.6	%
Expected life of awards (in months) (3)	49

⁽¹⁾  The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury constant maturity interest rate having a term consistent with the expected life of the award.

⁽²⁾  Expected volatility is determined using a blend of historical and implied volatility.

⁽³⁾  The expected life of the Company's awards represents the estimated period of time until exercise and is based on historical experience of previously granted awards.

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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 12, 2014	Jan. 02, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Jul. 13, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 67,446		$ 1,112,471	$ 520,969	$ 598,111
Receivables, net	622,432		277,595	281,714
Inventories, net	3,935,157		2,556,557	2,407,041
Other current assets	89,741		42,761	66,555
Total current assets	4,714,776		3,989,384	3,276,279
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	1,422,083		1,283,970	1,285,029
Assets held for sale	615		2,064	2,237
Goodwill	1,001,213	798,148	199,835	199,791	76,389
Intangible assets, net	779,401		49,872	56,155
Other assets, net	51,437		39,649	32,797
Investment in subsidiaries	0
Intercompany note receivable	0
Due from intercompany, net	0
Assets, Total	7,969,525		5,564,774	4,852,288
Current portion of long-term debt	70,694		916	878
Accounts payable	3,054,340		2,180,614	2,048,202
Accrued expenses	579,199		428,625	450,253
Other current liabilities	69,940		154,630	140,332
Total current liabilities	3,774,173		2,764,785	2,639,665
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	1,797,795		1,052,668	604,117
Other long-term liabilities	583,032		231,116	239,527
Intercompany note payable	0
Due to intercompany, net	0
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity	1,807,751
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	6,774		3,683	4,749
Total stockholders' equity	1,814,525		1,516,205	1,368,979	1,210,694
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity, Total	7,969,525		5,564,774	4,852,288
Parent Company [Member]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	9		9
Receivables, net	0
Inventories, net	0
Other current assets	3,874
Total current assets	3,883
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	2
Assets held for sale	0
Goodwill	0
Intangible assets, net	0
Other assets, net	13,366
Investment in subsidiaries	1,527,294
Intercompany note receivable	1,047,795
Due from intercompany, net	273,095
Assets, Total	2,865,435
Current portion of long-term debt	0
Accounts payable	0
Accrued expenses	3,114
Other current liabilities	0
Total current liabilities	3,114
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	1,047,795
Other long-term liabilities	0
Intercompany note payable	0
Due to intercompany, net	0
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity	1,807,752
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	6,774
Total stockholders' equity	1,814,526
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity, Total	2,865,435
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	63,981		1,106,766
Receivables, net	580,022
Inventories, net	3,778,474
Other current assets	86,245
Total current assets	4,508,722
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	1,411,127
Assets held for sale	615
Goodwill	943,258
Intangible assets, net	713,866
Other assets, net	42,654
Investment in subsidiaries	295,073
Intercompany note receivable	0
Due from intercompany, net	0
Assets, Total	7,915,315
Current portion of long-term debt	70,694
Accounts payable	3,019,379
Accrued expenses	566,412
Other current liabilities	71,917
Total current liabilities	3,728,402
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	750,000
Other long-term liabilities	565,752
Intercompany note payable	1,047,795
Due to intercompany, net	296,072
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity	1,520,520
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	6,774
Total stockholders' equity	1,527,294
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity, Total	7,915,315
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	3,465		5,696
Receivables, net	42,410
Inventories, net	156,683
Other current assets	8,681
Total current assets	211,239
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	10,954
Assets held for sale	0
Goodwill	57,955
Intangible assets, net	65,535
Other assets, net	597
Investment in subsidiaries	0
Intercompany note receivable	0
Due from intercompany, net	22,977
Assets, Total	369,257
Current portion of long-term debt	0
Accounts payable	34,961
Accrued expenses	14,589
Other current liabilities	2,175
Total current liabilities	51,725
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	0
Other long-term liabilities	22,459
Intercompany note payable	0
Due to intercompany, net	0
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity	291,714
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	3,359
Total stockholders' equity	295,073
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity, Total	369,257
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	(9)		0
Receivables, net	0
Inventories, net	0
Other current assets	(9,059)
Total current assets	(9,068)
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	0
Assets held for sale	0
Goodwill	0
Intangible assets, net	0
Other assets, net	(5,180)
Investment in subsidiaries	(1,822,367)
Intercompany note receivable	(1,047,795)
Due from intercompany, net	(296,072)
Assets, Total	(3,180,482)
Current portion of long-term debt	0
Accounts payable	0
Accrued expenses	(4,916)
Other current liabilities	(4,152)
Total current liabilities	(9,068)
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	0
Other long-term liabilities	(5,179)
Intercompany note payable	(1,047,795)
Due to intercompany, net	(296,072)
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity	(1,812,235)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(10,133)
Total stockholders' equity	(1,822,368)
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity, Total	$ (3,180,482)

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 12, 2014

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements [Abstract]

Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets

As of July 12, 2014

	Advance Auto Parts, Inc.		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	9	$	63,981	$	3,465	$	(9	)	$	67,446
Receivables, net	—		580,022		42,410		—			622,432
Inventories, net	—		3,778,474		156,683		—			3,935,157
Other current assets	3,874		86,245		8,681		(9,059		)	89,741
Total current assets	3,883		4,508,722		211,239		(9,068		)	4,714,776
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	2		1,411,127		10,954		—			1,422,083
Assets held for sale	—		615		—		—			615
Goodwill	—		943,258		57,955		—			1,001,213
Intangible assets, net	—		713,866		65,535		—			779,401
Other assets, net	13,366		42,654		597		(5,180		)	51,437
Investment in subsidiaries	1,527,294		295,073		—		(1,822,367		)	—
Intercompany note receivable	1,047,795		—		—		(1,047,795		)	—
Due from intercompany, net	273,095		—		22,977		(296,072		)	—
	$	2,865,435	$	7,915,315	$	369,257	$	(3,180,482	)	$	7,969,525
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	$	—	$	70,694	$	—	$	—		$	70,694
Accounts payable	—		3,019,379		34,961		—			3,054,340
Accrued expenses	3,114		566,412		14,589		(4,916		)	579,199
Other current liabilities	—		71,917		2,175		(4,152		)	69,940
Total current liabilities	3,114		3,728,402		51,725		(9,068		)	3,774,173
Long-term debt	1,047,795		750,000		—		—			1,797,795
Other long-term liabilities	—		565,752		22,459		(5,179		)	583,032
Intercompany note payable	—		1,047,795		—		(1,047,795		)	—
Due to intercompany, net	—		296,072		—		(296,072		)	—
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Shareholders' equity	1,807,752		1,520,520		291,714		(1,812,235		)	1,807,751
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	6,774		6,774		3,359		(10,133		)	6,774
Total stockholders' equity	1,814,526		1,527,294		295,073		(1,822,368		)	1,814,525
	$	2,865,435	$	7,915,315	$	369,257	$	(3,180,482	)	$	7,969,525

Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations

For the Twelve weeks ended July 12, 2014

	Advance Auto Parts, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net sales	$	—		$	2,259,672		$	129,071		$	(41,046	)	$	2,347,697
Cost of sales, including purchasing and warehousing costs	—			1,238,836			87,799			(41,046		)	1,285,589
Gross profit	—			1,020,836			41,272			—			1,062,108
Selling, general and administrative expenses	3,999			803,083			26,903			(12,550		)	821,435
Operating income	(3,999		)	217,753			14,369			12,550			240,673
Other, net:
Interest expense	(12,067		)	(4,791		)	(3		)	—			(16,861		)
Other income (expense), net	16,100			(2,758		)	(584		)	(12,550		)	208
Total other, net	4,033			(7,549		)	(587		)	(12,550		)	(16,653		)
Income before provision for income taxes	34			210,204			13,782			—			224,020
Provision for income taxes	41			81,336			3,155			—			84,532
(Loss) Income before equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(7		)	128,868			10,627			—			139,488
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	139,495			10,627			—			(150,122		)	—
Net income	$	139,488		$	139,495		$	10,627		$	(150,122	)	$	139,488

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations

For the Twenty-Eight weeks ended July 12, 2014

	Advance Auto Parts, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net sales	$	—		$	5,145,818		$	282,307		$	(110,929	)	$	5,317,196
Cost of sales, including purchasing and warehousing costs	—			2,814,047			198,848			(110,929		)	2,901,966
Gross profit	—			2,331,771			83,459			—			2,415,230
Selling, general and administrative expenses	7,964			1,885,640			55,117			(29,966		)	1,918,755
Operating income	(7,964		)	446,131			28,342			29,966			496,475
Other, net:
Interest expense	(28,097		)	(12,245		)	(161		)	—			(40,503		)
Other income (expense), net	36,148			(4,425		)	(946		)	(29,966		)	811
Total other, net	8,051			(16,670		)	(1,107		)	(29,966		)	(39,692		)
Income before provision for income taxes	87			429,461			27,235			—			456,783
Provision for income taxes	108			163,894			5,567			—			169,569
(Loss) Income before equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(21		)	265,567			21,668			—			287,214
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	287,235			21,668			—			(308,903		)	—
Net income	$	287,214		$	287,235		$	21,668		$	(308,903	)	$	287,214

Condensed Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Earnings

For the Twelve Weeks ended July 12, 2014

	Advance Auto Parts, Inc.		Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
Net income	$	139,488	$	139,495		$	10,627	$	(150,122	)	$	139,488
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Changes in net unrecognized other postretirement benefit costs	—		(139		)	—		—			(139		)
Currency translation	—		—			6,654		—			6,654
Other comprehensive (loss) income	—		(139		)	6,654		—			6,515
Comprehensive income	$	139,488	$	139,356		$	17,281	$	(150,122	)	$	146,003

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Earnings

For the Twenty-Eight Weeks ended July 12, 2014

	Advance Auto Parts, Inc.		Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
Net income	$	287,214	$	287,235		$	21,668	$	(308,903	)	$	287,214
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Changes in net unrecognized other postretirement benefit costs	—		(323		)	—		—			(323		)
Currency translation	—		—			3,414		—			3,414
Other comprehensive (loss) income	—		(323		)	3,414		—			3,091
Comprehensive income	$	287,214	$	286,912		$	25,082	$	(308,903	)	$	290,305

Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows

For the Twenty-Eight weeks ended July 12, 2014

	Advance Auto Parts, Inc.		Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	—	$	318,072		$	2,489		$	—		$	320,561
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	—		(104,742		)	(1,528		)	—			(106,270		)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	—		(2,058,313		)	(871		)	—			(2,059,184		)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment	—		130			—			—			130
Net cash used in investing activities	—		(2,162,925		)	(2,399		)	—			(2,165,324		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Increase in bank overdrafts	—		6,230			—			(9		)	6,221
Borrowings under credit facilities	—		1,677,600			—			—			1,677,600
Payments on credit facilities	—		(862,600		)	—			—			(862,600		)
Dividends paid	—		(13,178		)	—			—			(13,178		)
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock, primarily exercise of stock options	—		4,208			—			—			4,208
Tax withholdings related to the exercise of stock appreciation rights	—		(4,120		)	—			—			(4,120		)
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	—		5,138			—			—			5,138
Repurchase of common stock	—		(757		)	—			—			(757		)
Contingent consideration related to business acquisitions	—		(10,047		)	—			—			(10,047		)
Other	—		(406		)	—			—			(406		)
Net cash provided by financing activities	—		802,068			—			(9		)	802,059
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	—		—			(2,321		)	—			(2,321		)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	—		(1,042,785		)	(2,231		)	(9		)	(1,045,025		)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	9		1,106,766			5,696			—			1,112,471
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	9	$	63,981		$	3,465		$	(9	)	$	67,446

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Basis of Presentation Basis of Presentation (Details)	Jul. 12, 2014
Branches [Member]
Number of Stores	106
Stores [Member]
Number of Stores	5,289

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 12, 2014	Jul. 13, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 287,214	$ 238,661
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	152,703	112,072
Share-based compensation	12,363	4,593
Loss on property and equipment, net	989	423
Other	1,402	858
Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes	12,201	(5,893)
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	(5,138)	(14,570)
Net increase decrease in, net of effects from acquisition of businesses
Receivables, net	(87,365)	(33,266)
Inventories, net	(217,372)	(53,997)
Other assets	(39,048)	(13,965)
Accounts payable	169,352	(18,915)
Accrued expenses	32,181	93,683
Other liabilities	1,079	406
Net cash provided by operating activities	320,561	310,090
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(106,270)	(111,904)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	2,059,184	187,211
Sale of certain assets of acquired business	0	16,798
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment	130	148
Net cash used in investing activities	(2,165,324)	(282,169)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Increase (decrease) in bank overdrafts	6,221	(8,724)
Borrowings under credit facilities	1,677,600	0
Payments on credit facilities	(862,600)	0
Dividends paid	(13,178)	(13,193)
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock, primarily exercise of stock options	4,208	3,029
Tax withholdings related to the exercise of stock appreciation rights	(4,120)	(19,891)
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	5,138	14,570
Repurchase of common stock	(757)	(75,788)
Contingent consideration related to previous business acquisition	(10,047)	(4,726)
Other	(406)	(340)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	802,059	(105,063)
Effect of exchange rate change on cash	(2,321)	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(1,045,025)	(77,142)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	1,112,471	598,111
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	67,446	520,969
Supplemental cash flow information:
Interest paid	28,745	17,879
Income tax payments	136,964	89,750
Non-cash transactions:
Accrued purchases of property and equipment	16,375	12,894
Receivable for sale of certain assets of acquired business	0	1,224
Changes in other comprehensive income from post retirement benefits	$ (323)	$ 2,082

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Inventories, net (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 12, 2014	Jul. 13, 2013	Dec. 28, 2013
Percentage of LIFO Inventory	87.00%	95.00%	95.00%
Inventory, LIFO Reserve, Effect on Income, Net	$ 9,332	$ (4,702)
Inventories at FIFO, net	3,794,063	2,285,553	2,424,795
Adjustments to state inventories at LIFO	141,094	121,488	131,762
Inventories at LIFO, net	$ 3,935,157	$ 2,407,041	$ 2,556,557

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Stock Repurchases (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 12, 2014	Jul. 13, 2013	Jul. 12, 2014	Jul. 13, 2013
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method			$ 757	$ 75,788
Five Hundred Million Stock Repurchase Plan Authorized May 14, 2012 [Member]
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	500,000		500,000
Net Settlement of Shares Issued as a Result of the Vesting of Restricted Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	1	2	6	16
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method	142	204	757	1,276
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share	$ 122.09	$ 83.86	$ 126.30	$ 77.60
Five Hundred Million Stock Repurchase Plan approved May 14, 2012 [Member] [Member]
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	415,092		415,092
Stock Repurchase Plan (current year shares) [Member]
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired	0	196		963
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method		15,666		74,512
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share		$ 79.97		$ 77.38
Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired			6	979
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method			$ 757	$ 75,788

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 12, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Jul. 13, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 67,446	$ 1,112,471	$ 520,969
Receivables, net	622,432	277,595	281,714
Inventories, net	3,935,157	2,556,557	2,407,041
Other current assets	89,741	42,761	66,555
Total current assets	4,714,776	3,989,384	3,276,279
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	1,422,083	1,283,970	1,285,029
Assets held for sale	615	2,064	2,237
Goodwill	1,001,213	199,835	199,791
Intangible assets, net	779,401	49,872	56,155
Other assets, net	51,437	39,649	32,797
Assets, Total	7,969,525	5,564,774	4,852,288
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	70,694	916	878
Accounts payable	3,054,340	2,180,614	2,048,202
Accrued expenses	579,199	428,625	450,253
Other current liabilities	69,940	154,630	140,332
Total current liabilities	3,774,173	2,764,785	2,639,665
Long-term debt	1,797,795	1,052,668	604,117
Other long-term liabilities	583,032	231,116	239,527
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock, nonvoting, $0.0001 par value	0	0	0
Common stock, voting, $0.0001 par value	7	7	7
Additional paid-in capital	548,875	531,293	522,342
Treasury stock, at cost	(108,647)	(107,890)	(102,883)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	6,774	3,683	4,749
Retained earnings	1,367,516	1,089,112	944,764
Total stockholders' equity	1,814,525	1,516,205	1,368,979
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity, Total	$ 7,969,525	$ 5,564,774	$ 4,852,288

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Condensed Consolidated Income Statement (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 12, 2014	Jul. 13, 2013	Jul. 12, 2014	Jul. 13, 2013
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 2,347,697	$ 1,549,553	$ 5,317,196	$ 3,564,857
Cost of sales, including purchasing and warehousing costs	1,285,589	770,330	2,901,966	1,777,428
Gross Profit	1,062,108	779,223	2,415,230	1,787,429
Selling, General and Administrative Expense	821,435	584,541	1,918,755	1,388,679
Operating Income (Loss)	240,673	194,682	496,475	398,750
Interest Expense	(16,861)	(8,024)	(40,503)	(18,684)
Other income (expense), net	208	365	811	1,323
Total other, net	(16,653)	(7,659)	(39,692)	(17,361)
Income before provision for income taxes	224,020	187,023	456,783	381,389
Provision for income taxes	84,532		169,569	142,728
(Loss) Income before equity in earnings of subsidiaries	139,488		287,214
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	0		0
Net income	139,488	116,871	287,214	238,661
Parent Company [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales	0		0
Cost of sales, including purchasing and warehousing costs	0		0
Gross Profit	0		0
Selling, General and Administrative Expense	3,999		7,964
Operating Income (Loss)	(3,999)		(7,964)
Interest Expense	(12,067)		28,097
Other income (expense), net	16,100		36,148
Total other, net	4,033		8,051
Income before provision for income taxes	34		87
Provision for income taxes	41		108
(Loss) Income before equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(7)		(21)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	139,495		287,235
Net income	139,488		287,214
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales	2,259,672		5,145,818
Cost of sales, including purchasing and warehousing costs	1,238,836		2,814,047
Gross Profit	1,020,836		2,331,771
Selling, General and Administrative Expense	803,083		1,885,640
Operating Income (Loss)	217,753		446,131
Interest Expense	(4,791)		12,245
Other income (expense), net	(2,758)		(4,425)
Total other, net	(7,549)		(16,670)
Income before provision for income taxes	210,204		429,461
Provision for income taxes	81,336		163,894
(Loss) Income before equity in earnings of subsidiaries	128,868		265,567
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	10,627		21,668
Net income	139,495		287,235
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales	129,071		282,307
Cost of sales, including purchasing and warehousing costs	87,799		198,848
Gross Profit	41,272		83,459
Selling, General and Administrative Expense	26,903		55,117
Operating Income (Loss)	14,369		28,342
Interest Expense	(3)		161
Other income (expense), net	(584)		(946)
Total other, net	(587)		(1,107)
Income before provision for income taxes	13,782		27,235
Provision for income taxes	3,155		5,567
(Loss) Income before equity in earnings of subsidiaries	10,627		21,668
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	0		0
Net income	10,627		21,668
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net sales	(41,046)		(110,929)
Cost of sales, including purchasing and warehousing costs	(41,046)		(110,929)
Gross Profit	0		0
Selling, General and Administrative Expense	(12,550)		(29,966)
Operating Income (Loss)	12,550		29,966
Interest Expense	0		0
Other income (expense), net	(12,550)		(29,966)
Total other, net	(12,550)		(29,966)
Income before provision for income taxes	0		0
Provision for income taxes	0		0
(Loss) Income before equity in earnings of subsidiaries	0		0
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(150,122)		(308,903)
Net income	$ (150,122)		$ (308,903)

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 12, 2014	Jul. 13, 2013	Jul. 12, 2014	Jul. 13, 2013
Changes in net unrecognized postretirement benefit costs, Tax	$ 89	$ 91	$ 207	$ 157

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Goodwill and Intangible Asset Rollforward (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified				6 Months Ended
	Jul. 12, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Jul. 13, 2013	Jul. 12, 2014 Customer Relationships [Member]	Jul. 13, 2013 Customer Relationships [Member]	Jul. 12, 2014 Acquired Technology [Member]	Jul. 13, 2013 Acquired Technology [Member]	Jul. 12, 2014 Favorable Leases [Member]	Jul. 13, 2013 Favorable Leases [Member]	Jul. 12, 2014 Non-Compete and Other [Member]	Jul. 13, 2013 Non-Compete and Other [Member]	Jul. 12, 2014 Brands, Trademark and Tradenames [Member]	Jul. 13, 2013 Brands, Trademark and Tradenames [Member]	Jul. 12, 2014 Total intangible assets excluding goodwill [Member]	Jul. 13, 2013 Total intangible assets excluding goodwill [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets, gross (excluding goodwill) Period Start														$ 69,086	$ 40,085
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Period Start	779,401	49,872	56,155											49,872	28,845
Indefinite-Lived Trademarks Period Start												20,550	20,550
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Period Start				33,601	9,800	8,850	8,850	0	0	6,085	885
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Period Start				23,292	2,658	2,469	5,419	0	0	3,561	218
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets				330,258	26,400	0	0	56,465	0	50,656	5,200	320,000	0	757,379	31,600
Amortization Expense				(16,404)	(1,702)	(1,588)	(1,588)	(6,475)	0	(6,454)	(1,000)	0	0	(30,921)	(4,290)
Intangible Assets, gross (excluding goodwill) Period End														829,536	71,685
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) End of Period	779,401	49,872	56,155											779,401	56,155
Indefinite-Lived Trademarks End of Period												342,180	20,550
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross End of Period				365,128	36,200	8,850	8,850	56,637	0	56,741	6,085
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net End of Period				338,415	27,356	881	3,831	50,162	0	47,763	4,418
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments				$ 1,269		$ 0		$ 172		$ 0		$ 1,630		$ 3,071

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Acquisition (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 12, 2014

Acquisition [Abstract]

Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the consideration paid for GPI and the amounts of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date, which have been allocated on a preliminary basis:

Total Consideration	$	2,080,804
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Cash and cash equivalents	$	25,176
Receivables	256,727
Inventory	1,159,008
Other current assets	125,591
Property, plant and equipment	162,545
Intangible assets	756,571
Other assets	1,741
Accounts payable	(704,282		)
Accrued and other current liabilities	(143,071		)
Long-term liabilities	(357,350		)
Total identifiable net assets	1,282,656
Goodwill	798,148
Total acquired net assets	$	2,080,804

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]

The following unaudited consolidated pro forma financial information combines the respective measure of the Company for the twelve and twenty-eight weeks ended July 13, 2013 and GPI for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013. The pro forma financial information has been prepared by adjusting the historical data to give effect to the acquisition as if it had occurred on December 30, 2012 (the first day of the Company's fiscal 2013).

	July 13, 2013		July 13, 2013
	(Second Quarter Ended)		(Year to Date Ended)
Pro forma:
Net sales	$	2,328,733	$	5,037,623
Net income	$	141,001	$	266,664
Basic earnings per share	$	1.93	$	3.65
Diluted earnings per share	$	1.92	$	3.62

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Receivables, net (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 12, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Jul. 13, 2013
Trade	$ 453,622	$ 145,670	$ 163,978
Vendor	166,926	138,336	118,293
Account Receivable, Other	18,714	6,884	10,541
Total receivables	639,262	290,890	292,812
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts	(16,830)	(13,295)	(11,098)
Receivables, net	$ 622,432	$ 277,595	$ 281,714

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Receivables, net (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 12, 2014

Receivables [Abstract]

Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]

Receivables consist of the following:

	July 12, 2014			December 28, 2013			July 13, 2013
Trade	$	453,622		$	145,670		$	163,978
Vendor	166,926			138,336			118,293
Other	18,714			6,884			10,541
Total receivables	639,262			290,890			292,812
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts	(16,830		)	(13,295		)	(11,098		)
Receivables, net	$	622,432		$	277,595		$	281,714

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $) In Thousands	Total	Preferred Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Treasury Stock, at cost [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]
Balance at Dec. 29, 2012	$ 1,210,694	$ 0	$ 7	$ 520,215	$ (27,095)	$ 2,667	$ 714,900
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 29, 2012		0	73,731		348
Net income	238,661						238,661
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	2,082					2,082
Issuance of shares upon the exercise of stock options and stock appreciation rights	1,903			1,903
Issuance of shares upon the exercise of stock options and stock appreciation rights (in shares)			424
Tax withholdings related to the exercise of stock appreciation rights	(19,891)			(19,891)
Tax benefit from share-based compensation, net	14,396			14,396
Restricted stock and restricted stock units vested	0
Restricted stock and restricted stock units vested, (in shares)			(8)
Share-based compensation	4,593			4,593
Stock issued under employee stock purchase plan	1,105			1,105
Stock issued under employee stock purchase plan (in shares)			15
Repurchase of common stock	(75,788)				(75,788)
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)					979
Cash dividends	(8,797)						(8,797)
Other	21			21
Balance at Jul. 13, 2013	1,368,979	0	7	522,342	(102,883)	4,749	944,764
Balance (in shares) at Jul. 13, 2013		0	74,162		1,327
Balance at Dec. 28, 2013	1,516,205	0	7	531,293	(107,890)	3,683	1,089,112
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 28, 2013		0	74,224		1,384
Net income	287,214						287,214
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	3,091					3,091
Issuance of shares upon the exercise of stock options and stock appreciation rights	1,874			1,874
Issuance of shares upon the exercise of stock options and stock appreciation rights (in shares)			111
Tax withholdings related to the exercise of stock appreciation rights	(4,120)			(4,120)
Tax benefit from share-based compensation, net	5,131			5,131
Restricted stock and restricted stock units vested	0
Restricted stock and restricted stock units vested, (in shares)			11
Share-based compensation	12,363			12,363
Stock issued under employee stock purchase plan	2,308			2,308
Stock issued under employee stock purchase plan (in shares)			20
Repurchase of common stock	(757)				(757)
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)					6
Cash dividends	(8,810)						(8,810)
Other	26			26
Balance at Jul. 12, 2014	$ 1,814,525	$ 0	$ 7	$ 548,875	$ (108,647)	$ 6,774	$ 1,367,516
Balance (in shares) at Jul. 12, 2014		0	74,366		1,390

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 12, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Jul. 13, 2013
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment	$ 1,312,031	$ 1,255,474	$ 1,189,931
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001

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Earnings per Share

6 Months Ended

Jul. 12, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

Earnings per Share:

Certain of the Company’s shares granted to Team Members in the form of restricted stock are considered participating securities which require the use of the two-class method for the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share. For the twelve week periods ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013, earnings of $455 and $275, respectively, were allocated to the participating securities. For the twenty-eight week periods ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013, earnings of $890 and $558, respectively, were allocated to the participating securities.

Diluted earnings per share are calculated by including the effect of dilutive securities. Share-based awards to purchase approximately 12 and 64 shares of common stock that had an exercise price in excess of the average market price of the common stock during the twelve week periods ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013, respectively, were not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive. Share-based awards to purchase approximately 25 and 60 shares of common stock that had an exercise price in excess of the average market price of the common stock during the twenty-eight week periods ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013, respectively, were not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive.

The following table illustrates the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the twelve and twenty-eight week periods ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013, respectively:

	Twelve Weeks Ended						Twenty-Eight Weeks Ended
	July 12, 2014			July 13, 2013			July 12, 2014			July 13, 2013
Numerator
Net income	$	139,488		$	116,871		$	287,214		$	238,661
Participating securities' share in earnings	(455		)	(275		)	(890		)	(558		)
Net income applicable to common shares	$	139,033		$	116,596		$	286,324		$	238,103
Denominator
Basic weighted average common shares	72,930			72,930			72,895			73,081
Dilutive impact of share-based awards	469			413			479			526
Diluted weighted average common shares	73,399			73,343			73,374			73,607
Basic earnings per common share
Net income applicable to common stockholders	$	1.91		$	1.60		$	3.93		$	3.26
Diluted earnings per common share
Net income applicable to common stockholders	$	1.89		$	1.59		$	3.90		$	3.23

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Document and Entity Information Document Document (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 12, 2014	Aug. 15, 2014	Jul. 12, 2013
Entity Registrant Name	Advance Auto Parts Inc
Entity Central Index Key	0001158449
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-03
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jul. 12, 2014
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		72,975,452
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	No
Entity Public Float			$ 5,984,488,886

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Share-Based Compensation

6 Months Ended

Jul. 12, 2014

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Share-Based Compensation

Share-Based Compensation:

The Company grants share-based compensation awards to its Team Members and members of its Board of Directors as provided for under the Company’s 2014 Long-Term Incentive Plan, or 2014 LTIP. Prior to May 14, 2014, the Company granted share-based compensation awards to its Team Members under the 2004 Long-Term Incentive Plan, which expired following the approval of the 2014 LTIP by the Company's shareholders. The Company currently grants share-based compensation in the form of stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and deferred stock units (“DSUs”). The Company also has outstanding restricted stock granted prior to the transition to RSUs in Fiscal 2012.

The Company granted 19 shares of performance-based RSUs, 59 time-based RSUs and 67 performance-based SARs during the twenty-eight week period ended July 12, 2014. The majority of these grants represent an off-cycle award made in the first Fiscal Quarter to certain GPI team members following the acquisition of GPI. The weighted average fair value of the RSUs granted during the twenty-eight week period ended July 12, 2014 was $124.00 per share. The weighted average fair value of the SARs granted, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, was $28.44 per share, using the following weighted average assumptions:

Black-Scholes Option Valuation Assumptions	July 12, 2014
Risk-free interest rate (1)	1.1	%
Expected dividend yield	0.2	%
Expected stock price volatility (2)	27.6	%
Expected life of awards (in months) (3)	49

⁽¹⁾  The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury constant maturity interest rate having a term consistent with the expected life of the award.

⁽²⁾  Expected volatility is determined using a blend of historical and implied volatility.

⁽³⁾  The expected life of the Company's awards represents the estimated period of time until exercise and is based on historical experience of previously granted awards.

See the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2013, for a more detailed discussion regarding the terms of the Company’s share-based compensation awards.

The Company recognizes share-based compensation expense on a straight-line basis net of estimated forfeitures. Forfeitures are estimated based on historical experience. Total share-based compensation expense included in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations was $5,230 for the twelve week period ended July 12, 2014 and the related income tax benefit recognized was $1,871. For the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014, total share-based compensation expense included the Company's consolidated statements of operations was $12,363 and the related income tax benefit recognized was $4,546. As of July 12, 2014, there was $35,000 of unrecognized compensation expense related to all share-based awards that is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.4 years.

The aggregate intrinsic value for outstanding awards at July 12, 2014 was approximately $153,368 based on the Company's closing stock price of $133.29 as of the last trading day of the second Fiscal Quarter, 2014. For the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014, the aggregate intrinsic value for awards exercised was $17,971. The weighted-average remaining contractual life for outstanding and exercisable awards was approximately 4.8 and 3.2 years, respectively.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 12, 2014	Jul. 13, 2013	Jul. 12, 2014	Jul. 13, 2013
Net sales	$ 2,347,697	$ 1,549,553	$ 5,317,196	$ 3,564,857
Cost of sales, including purchasing and warehousing costs	1,285,589	770,330	2,901,966	1,777,428
Gross profit	1,062,108	779,223	2,415,230	1,787,429
Selling, general and administrative expenses	821,435	584,541	1,918,755	1,388,679
Operating income	240,673	194,682	496,475	398,750
Interest expense	(16,861)	(8,024)	(40,503)	(18,684)
Other income (expense), net	208	365	811	1,323
Total other, net	(16,653)	(7,659)	(39,692)	(17,361)
Income before provision for income taxes	224,020	187,023	456,783	381,389
Provision for income taxes	84,532		169,569	142,728
Net income	$ 139,488	$ 116,871	$ 287,214	$ 238,661
Basic earnings per share	$ 1.91	$ 1.60	$ 3.93	$ 3.26
Diluted earnings per share	$ 1.89	$ 1.59	$ 3.90	$ 3.23
Dividends declared per common share	$ 0.06	$ 0.06	$ 0.12	$ 0.12
Weighted average common shares outstanding	72,930	72,930	72,895	73,081
Weighted average common shares outstanding - assuming dilution	73,399	73,343	73,374	73,607

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets

6 Months Ended

Jul. 12, 2014

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets:

Goodwill

The following table reflects the carrying amount of goodwill and the changes in goodwill carrying amounts.

	July 12, 2014		December 28, 2013		July 13, 2013
	(28 weeks ended)		(52 weeks ended)		(28 weeks ended)
Goodwill, beginning of period	$	199,835	$	76,389	$	76,389
Acquisitions	798,643		123,446		123,402
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates	2,735		—		—
Goodwill, end of period	$	1,001,213	$	199,835	$	199,791

As discussed in Note 3, Acquisition, on January 2, 2014, the Company acquired GPI in an all-cash transaction which resulted in the addition of $798,148 of goodwill. During the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014, the Company also added $495 of goodwill associated with the acquisition of eight independent stores. On December 31, 2012, the Company acquired B.W.P. Distributors, Inc. ("BWP") in an all-cash transaction which resulted in the addition of $123,446 of goodwill.

Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill

The Company recorded an increase to intangible assets of $757,379 during the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014 related to the acquisition of GPI and eight independent stores. The increase included customer relationships of $330,258 which will be amortized over 12 years, non-competes totaling $50,656 which will be amortized over 5 years and favorable leases of $56,465 which are amortized over the life of the leases at a weighted average of 4.5 years. The increase also includes indefinite-life intangibles of $320,000 from acquired brands.

The Company recorded an increase to intangible assets of $31,600 during the twenty-eight weeks ended July 13, 2013. The increase included Customer Relationships of $26,400 which will be amortized over 12 years and other intangible assets totaling $5,200 which will be amortized over a weighted average of 3.4 years. The gross and net carrying amounts of acquired intangible assets as of July 12, 2014, December 28, 2013 and July 13, 2013 are comprised of the following:

	Acquired Intangible Assets
	Subject to Amortization												Not Subject to Amortization		Total Intangible Assets (excluding goodwill)
	Customer Relationships			Acquired Technology			Favorable Leases			Non-Compete and Other			Brands, Trademark and Tradenames
Gross:
Gross carrying amount at December 28, 2013	$	33,601		$	8,850		$	—		$	6,085		$	20,550	$	69,086
Additions	330,258			—			56,465			50,656			320,000		757,379
Effect of exchange rate changes on intangibles	1,269			—			172			—			1,630		3,071
Gross carrying amount at July 12, 2014	$	365,128		$	8,850		$	56,637		$	56,741		$	342,180	$	829,536
Gross carrying amount at December 29, 2012	$	9,800		$	8,850		$	—		$	885		$	20,550	$	40,085
Additions	26,400			—			—			5,200			—		31,600
Gross carrying amount at July 13, 2013	$	36,200		$	8,850		$	—		$	6,085		$	20,550	$	71,685
Net:
Net book value at December 28, 2013	$	23,292		$	2,469		$	—		$	3,561		$	20,550	$	49,872
Additions	330,258			—			56,465			50,656			320,000		757,379
2014 amortization	(16,404		)	(1,588		)	(6,475		)	(6,454		)	—		(30,921		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on intangibles	1,269			—			172			—			1,630		3,071
Net carrying amount at July 12, 2014	$	338,415		$	881		$	50,162		$	47,763		$	342,180	$	779,401
Net book value at December 29, 2012	$	2,658		$	5,419		$	—		$	218		$	20,550	$	28,845
Additions	26,400			—			—			5,200			—		31,600
2013 amortization	(1,702		)	(1,588		)	—			(1,000		)	—		(4,290		)
Net carrying amount at July 13, 2013	$	27,356		$	3,831		$	—		$	4,418		$	20,550	$	56,155

Future Amortization Expense

The table below shows expected amortization expense for the next five years for acquired intangible assets recorded as of July 12, 2014:

Fiscal Year	Amount
Remainder of 2014	$	25,781
2015	52,357
2016	48,536
2017	46,183
2018	43,299
Thereafter	221,065

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Acquisition

6 Months Ended

Jul. 12, 2014

Acquisition [Abstract]

Acquisition

Acquisition:

On January 2, 2014, the Company acquired GPI in an all-cash transaction. GPI, formerly a privately-held company, is a leading distributor and supplier of original equipment and aftermarket replacement products for commercial markets operating under the Carquest and Worldpac brands. As of the acquisition date, GPI operated 1,233 Carquest stores and 103 Worldpac branches located in 45 states and Canada and serviced approximately 1,400 independently-owned Carquest stores. The Company believes the acquisition of GPI will allow the Company to expand its geographic presence, Commercial capabilities and overall scale to better serve customers.

The Company acquired all of GPI's assets and liabilities as a result of the transaction. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of GPI for a purchase price of $2,080,804 (subject to adjustment for certain closing items) consisting of $1,307,991 in cash to GPI's shareholders, the repayment of $694,301 of GPI debt and $78,512 in make-whole fees and transaction-related expenses. The Company funded the purchase price with cash on-hand, $700,000 from a term loan and $306,046 from a revolving credit facility. Refer to Note 6, Long-Term Debt, for a more detailed description of this debt. The Company recognized $26,970 of acquisition-related costs during Fiscal 2013, which was included in selling, general and administrative expenses and interest expense. The Company recognized no acquisition-related costs during the twelve and twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014, as all of these costs were recognized during Fiscal 2013. The Company has included the financial results of GPI in its consolidated financial statements commencing January 2, 2014. GPI contributed sales of $737,080 and net income of $23,726 during the twelve weeks ended July 12, 2014. GPI contributed sales of $1,617,011 and net income of $39,566 during the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014. The net income reflects amortization related to the acquired intangible assets and integration expenses.

Included in the total purchase price, $200,881 was placed in escrow to secure indemnification obligations of the sellers relating to the accuracy of representations, warranties and the satisfaction of covenants. Half of the escrow funds will be disbursed to the Sellers on July 2, 2015 and the remaining amounts distributed on January 2, 2017, after deducting for any claims made. At the acquisition date, the Company recognized a net indemnification asset of $4,585 with respect to liabilities for which it intends to make a claim from escrow. According to the agreement, the Company will be indemnified, for the escrow term of three years, against losses incurred relating to taxes owed by GPI for periods prior to June 30, 2013.

Purchase Price Allocation

The following table summarizes the consideration paid for GPI and the amounts of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date, which have been allocated on a preliminary basis:

Total Consideration	$	2,080,804
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
Cash and cash equivalents	$	25,176
Receivables	256,727
Inventory	1,159,008
Other current assets	125,591
Property, plant and equipment	162,545
Intangible assets	756,571
Other assets	1,741
Accounts payable	(704,282		)
Accrued and other current liabilities	(143,071		)
Long-term liabilities	(357,350		)
Total identifiable net assets	1,282,656
Goodwill	798,148
Total acquired net assets	$	2,080,804

During the twelve weeks ended July 12, 2014 the Company obtained new information about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date that resulted in a change in the fair value of assets and liabilities recognized. Accordingly, the fair values of assets and liabilities have been revised as of the acquisition date, resulting in a decrease in goodwill of $13,183 primarily related to adjustments of deferred income taxes.

Due to the nature of GPI's business, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as part of this acquisition are similar in nature to those of the Company. The fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed was based upon a preliminary valuation and the estimates and assumptions are subject to change within the measurement period as additional information is obtained. The goodwill attributable to the acquisition will not be amortizable or deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill of $798,148 arising from the acquisition consists largely of the anticipated synergies and economies of scale from the combined companies and the overall strategic importance of GPI to the Company. For additional information regarding goodwill and intangible assets acquired, see Note 4, Goodwill and Intangible Assets.

The Company recorded a liability associated with unfavorable leases of $48,604, which is included in other long-term liabilities. Favorable and unfavorable lease assets and liabilities will be amortized to rent expense over their expected lives which approximates the period of time that the favorable or unfavorable lease terms will be in effect. The fair value of financial assets acquired included receivables of $256,727 primarily from Commercial customers and vendors. The gross amount due was $269,736, of which $13,009 was expected to be uncollectible.

Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information

The following unaudited consolidated pro forma financial information combines the respective measure of the Company for the twelve and twenty-eight weeks ended July 13, 2013 and GPI for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013. The pro forma financial information has been prepared by adjusting the historical data to give effect to the acquisition as if it had occurred on December 30, 2012 (the first day of the Company's fiscal 2013).

	July 13, 2013		July 13, 2013
	(Second Quarter Ended)		(Year to Date Ended)
Pro forma:
Net sales	$	2,328,733	$	5,037,623
Net income	$	141,001	$	266,664
Basic earnings per share	$	1.93	$	3.65
Diluted earnings per share	$	1.92	$	3.62

The unaudited consolidated pro forma financial information was prepared in accordance with the acquisition method of accounting under existing standards and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have occurred if the acquisition had been completed on the date indicated, nor is it indicative of the future operating results of the Company.

The unaudited pro forma results have been adjusted with respect to certain aspects of the acquisition to reflect:

• additional amortization expense that would have been recognized assuming fair value adjustments to the existing GPI assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including favorable and unfavorable lease values and other intangible assets;

• adjustment of interest expense to reflect the additional borrowings of the Company in conjunction with the acquisition and removal of GPI historical debt; and

• elimination of the GPI recognition of a deferred gain in 2013 of $1,122 and $2,710 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively, from a sale leaseback transaction as the deferred values were subsequently removed in purchase accounting.

The unaudited pro forma results do not reflect future events that either have occurred or may occur after the acquisition, including, but not limited to, the anticipated realization of ongoing savings from operating synergies in subsequent periods. They also do not give effect to certain charges that the Company expects to incur in connection with the integration of GPI, including, but not limited to, additional professional fees, employee integration costs, potential asset impairments, and accelerated depreciation and amortization.

Restructuring

Following the acquisition of GPI, the Company approved plans in June 2014 to relocate and consolidate certain operations among its corporate support center offices. In addition, the Company expects to consolidate approximately 100 Carquest and Advance Auto Parts stores. In connection with these relocations, office closings and store consolidations, the Company plans to relocate some employees and terminate the employment of others. The Board of Directors of the Company approved this action in order to take advantage of synergies following the acquisition of GPI and to capitalize on the strength of existing locations and organizational experience. The Company anticipates the substantial completion of the relocations and office closings by the end of 2015. The Company anticipates the substantial completion of the store consolidations by the end of 2014.

Employees receiving severance/outplacement benefits will be required to render service until they are terminated in order to receive the benefits. Therefore, the severance/outplacement benefits will be recognized over the related service periods.

Contract termination costs, such as those associated with closed store leases, will be recognized at the cease-use date.

Other restructuring costs, including costs to consolidate or close facilities and relocate employees will be recognized in the period in which the liability is incurred. As of July 12, 2014 expenses recognized related to the restructuring were immaterial and no stores had closed under the consolidation plan.

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 12, 2014

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]

The following table reflects the carrying amount of goodwill and the changes in goodwill carrying amounts.

	July 12, 2014		December 28, 2013		July 13, 2013
	(28 weeks ended)		(52 weeks ended)		(28 weeks ended)
Goodwill, beginning of period	$	199,835	$	76,389	$	76,389
Acquisitions	798,643		123,446		123,402
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates	2,735		—		—
Goodwill, end of period	$	1,001,213	$	199,835	$	199,791

Schedule of Acquired Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]

The gross and net carrying amounts of acquired intangible assets as of July 12, 2014, December 28, 2013 and July 13, 2013 are comprised of the following:

	Acquired Intangible Assets
	Subject to Amortization												Not Subject to Amortization		Total Intangible Assets (excluding goodwill)
	Customer Relationships			Acquired Technology			Favorable Leases			Non-Compete and Other			Brands, Trademark and Tradenames
Gross:
Gross carrying amount at December 28, 2013	$	33,601		$	8,850		$	—		$	6,085		$	20,550	$	69,086
Additions	330,258			—			56,465			50,656			320,000		757,379
Effect of exchange rate changes on intangibles	1,269			—			172			—			1,630		3,071
Gross carrying amount at July 12, 2014	$	365,128		$	8,850		$	56,637		$	56,741		$	342,180	$	829,536
Gross carrying amount at December 29, 2012	$	9,800		$	8,850		$	—		$	885		$	20,550	$	40,085
Additions	26,400			—			—			5,200			—		31,600
Gross carrying amount at July 13, 2013	$	36,200		$	8,850		$	—		$	6,085		$	20,550	$	71,685
Net:
Net book value at December 28, 2013	$	23,292		$	2,469		$	—		$	3,561		$	20,550	$	49,872
Additions	330,258			—			56,465			50,656			320,000		757,379
2014 amortization	(16,404		)	(1,588		)	(6,475		)	(6,454		)	—		(30,921		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on intangibles	1,269			—			172			—			1,630		3,071
Net carrying amount at July 12, 2014	$	338,415		$	881		$	50,162		$	47,763		$	342,180	$	779,401
Net book value at December 29, 2012	$	2,658		$	5,419		$	—		$	218		$	20,550	$	28,845
Additions	26,400			—			—			5,200			—		31,600
2013 amortization	(1,702		)	(1,588		)	—			(1,000		)	—		(4,290		)
Net carrying amount at July 13, 2013	$	27,356		$	3,831		$	—		$	4,418		$	20,550	$	56,155

Schedule of Expected Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]

The table below shows expected amortization expense for the next five years for acquired intangible assets recorded as of July 12, 2014:

Fiscal Year	Amount
Remainder of 2014	$	25,781
2015	52,357
2016	48,536
2017	46,183
2018	43,299
Thereafter	221,065

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Warranty Liabilities

6 Months Ended

Jul. 12, 2014

Warranty Liabilities: [Abstract]

Warranty Liabilities

Warranty Liabilities:

The following table presents changes in the Company’s warranty reserves:

	July 12, 2014			December 28, 2013			July 13, 2013
	(28 weeks ended)			(52 weeks ended)			(28 weeks ended)
Warranty reserve, beginning of period	$	39,512		$	38,425		$	38,425
Reserves acquired with GPI	4,490			—			—
Additions to warranty reserves	26,048			42,380			20,666
Reserves utilized	(24,277		)	(41,293		)	(20,971		)
Warranty reserve, end of period	$	45,773		$	39,512		$	38,120

The Company’s warranty liabilities are included in Accrued expenses in its condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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Fair Value Measurements

6 Months Ended

Jul. 12, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements:

The Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value are grouped in three levels. The levels prioritize the inputs used to measure the fair value of these assets or liabilities. These levels are:

• Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices that are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.

• Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for assets and liabilities at the measurement date, either directly or indirectly. These inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are less active, and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability or corroborated by other observable market data.

• Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for assets or liabilities that are not able to be corroborated by observable market data and reflect the use of a reporting entity’s own assumptions. These values are generally determined using pricing models for which the assumptions utilize management’s estimates of market participant assumptions.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The fair value hierarchy requires the use of observable market data when available. In instances where inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the fair value measurement has been categorized based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Our assessment of the significance of a particular item to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, including the consideration of inputs specific to the asset or liability.

The following table sets forth the Company’s financial liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of July 12, 2014, December 28, 2013 and July 13, 2013:

			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Significant Other Observable Inputs		Significant Unobservable Inputs
As of July 12, 2014:
Contingent consideration related to business acquisitions	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
As of December 28, 2013:
Contingent consideration related to business acquisitions	$	9,475	$	—	$	—	$	9,475
As of July 13, 2013:
Contingent consideration related to business acquisitions	$	12,842	$	—	$	—	$	12,842

The fair value of the contingent consideration, which was recorded in Accrued expenses and Other long-term liabilities as of December 28, 2013 and July 13, 2013, was based on various estimates including the Company’s estimate of the probability of achieving the targets and the time value of money. During the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014, the contingent consideration previously recognized at fair value was paid.

The carrying amount of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, bank overdrafts, accounts payable, accrued expenses and the current portion of long term debt approximate their fair values due to the relatively short term nature of these instruments. The fair value of the Company’s senior unsecured notes was determined using Level 2 inputs based on quoted market prices, and the Company believes that the carrying value of its other long-term debt and certain long-term liabilities approximate fair value.

The carrying value and fair value of the Company's long-term debt as of July 12, 2014, December 28, 2013 and July 13, 2013, respectively, are as follows:

	July 12, 2014		December 28, 2013		July 13, 2013
Carrying Value	$	1,797,795	$	1,052,668	$	604,117
Fair Value	$	1,885,000	$	1,086,000	$	630,000

Non-Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis

Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis; that is, the assets and liabilities are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (e.g., when there is evidence of impairment). At July 12, 2014, the Company had no significant non-financial assets or liabilities that had been adjusted to fair value subsequent to initial recognition.

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Receivables, net

6 Months Ended

Jul. 12, 2014

Receivables [Abstract]

Receivables, net

Receivables, net:

Receivables consist of the following:

	July 12, 2014			December 28, 2013			July 13, 2013
Trade	$	453,622		$	145,670		$	163,978
Vendor	166,926			138,336			118,293
Other	18,714			6,884			10,541
Total receivables	639,262			290,890			292,812
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts	(16,830		)	(13,295		)	(11,098		)
Receivables, net	$	622,432		$	277,595		$	281,714

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Long-term Debt

6 Months Ended

Jul. 12, 2014

Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]

Long-term Debt

Long-term Debt:

Long-term debt consists of the following:

	July 12, 2014			December 28, 2013			July 13, 2013
Revolving facility at variable interest rates (1.90% and 1.47% at July 12, 2014 and December 28, 2013, respectively, due December 5, 2018; and 1.69% at July 13, 2013, replaced by the current facility)	$	132,500		$	—		$	—
Term loan at variable interest rates (1.72% and 1.67% at July 12, 2014 and December 28, 2013, respectively) due January 2, 2019	682,500			—			—
5.75% Senior Unsecured Notes (net of unamortized discount of $803, $865 and $916 at July 12, 2014, December 28, 2013 and July 13, 2013, respectively) due May 1, 2020	299,197			299,135			299,084
4.50% Senior Unsecured Notes (net of unamortized discount of $76, $80 and $84 at July 12, 2014, December 28, 2013 and July 13, 2013, respectively) due January 15, 2022	299,924			299,920			299,916
4.50% Senior Unsecured Notes (net of unamortized discount of $1,326 and $1,387 at July 12, 2014 and December 28, 2013, respectively) due December 1, 2023	448,674			448,613			—
Other	5,694			5,916			5,995
	1,868,489			1,053,584			604,995
Less: Current portion of long-term debt	(70,694		)	(916		)	(878		)
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	$	1,797,795		$	1,052,668		$	604,117

Bank Debt

On December 5, 2013, the Company entered into a new credit agreement (the “2013 Credit Agreement”) which provides a $700,000 unsecured term loan and a $1,000,000 unsecured revolving credit facility with Advance Stores, as Borrower, the lenders party thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent. This revolving credit facility replaced the revolver under the Company’s former Credit Agreement dated as of May 27, 2011 with Advance Stores, as Borrower, the lenders party thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (the “2011 Credit Agreement”). Upon execution of the 2013 Credit Agreement, the lenders’ commitments under the 2011 Credit Agreement were terminated and the liabilities of the Company and its subsidiaries with respect to their obligations under the 2011 Credit Agreement were discharged. The new revolving credit facility also provides for the issuance of letters of credit with a sub-limit of $300,000 and swingline loans in an amount not to exceed $50,000. The Company may request, subject to agreement by one or more lenders, that the total revolving commitment be increased by an amount not to exceed $250,000 by those respective lenders (up to a total commitment of $1,250,000) during the term of the 2013 Credit Agreement. Voluntary prepayments and voluntary reductions of the revolving balance are permitted in whole or in part, at the Company’s option, in minimum principal amounts as specified in the 2013 Credit Agreement. Under the terms of the 2013 Credit Agreement the revolving credit facility terminates in December 2018 and the term loan matures in January 2019.

As of July 12, 2014, under the 2013 Credit Agreement, the Company had borrowed $132,500 under the revolver and$682,500 under the term loan. As of July 12, 2014, the Company also had letters of credit outstanding of $126,404, which reduced the availability under the revolver to $741,096. The letters of credit generally have a term of one year or less and primarily serve as collateral for the Company’s self-insurance policies.

The interest rate on borrowings under the revolving credit facility is based, at the Company’s option, on adjusted LIBOR, plus a margin, or an alternate base rate, plus a margin. The current margin is 1.30% and 0.30% per annum for the adjusted LIBOR and alternate base rate borrowings, respectively. A facility fee is charged on the total amount of the revolving credit facility, payable in arrears. The current facility fee rate is 0.20% per annum. Under the terms of the 2013 Credit Agreement, the interest rate and facility fee are subject to change based on the Company’s credit rating.

The interest rate on the term loan is based, at the Company’s option, on adjusted LIBOR, plus a margin, or an alternate base rate, plus a margin. The current margin is 1.50% and 0.50% per annum for the adjusted LIBOR and alternate base rate borrowings, respectively. Under the terms of the term loan, the interest rate is subject to change based on the Company’s credit rating.

The 2013 Credit Agreement contains customary covenants restricting the ability of: (a) subsidiaries of Advance Stores to, among other things, create, incur or assume additional debt; (b) Advance Stores and its subsidiaries to, among other things, (i) incur liens, (ii) make loans and investments, (iii) guarantee obligations, and (iv) change the nature of its business conducted by itself and its subsidiaries; (c) Advance, Advance Stores and their subsidiaries to, among other things (i) engage in certain mergers, acquisitions, asset sales and liquidations, (ii) enter into certain hedging arrangements, (iii) enter into restrictive agreements limiting its ability to incur liens on any of its property or assets, pay distributions, repay loans, or guarantee indebtedness of its subsidiaries, and (iv) engage in sale-leaseback transactions; and (d) Advance, among other things, to change its holding company status. Advance and Advance Stores are required to comply with financial covenants with respect to a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum consolidated coverage ratio. The 2013 Credit Agreement also provides for customary events of default, including non-payment defaults, covenant defaults and cross-defaults to Advance Stores’ other material indebtedness. The Company was in compliance with its covenants with respect to the 2013 Credit Agreement at July 12, 2014 and December 28, 2013.

Senior Unsecured Notes

The Company issued 4.50% senior unsecured notes in December 2013 at 99.69% of the principal amount of $450,000 which are due December 1, 2023 (the “2023 Notes”). The 2023 Notes bear interest at a rate of 4.50% per year payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year. The net proceeds from the offering of these notes were approximately $445,200, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by the Company. The net proceeds from the 2023 Notes were used in aggregate with borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facility and term loan and cash on-hand to fund the Company’s acquisition of GPI on January 2, 2014.

The Company previously issued 4.50% senior unsecured notes in January 2012 at 99.968% of the principal amount of $300,000 which are due January 15, 2022 (the “2022 Notes”). The 2022 Notes bear interest at a rate of 4.50% per year payable semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year. The Company’s 5.75% senior unsecured notes were issued in April 2010 at 99.587% of the principal amount of $300,000 and are due May 1, 2020 (the “2020 Notes” or collectively with the 2023 Notes and the 2022 Notes, “the Notes”). The 2020 Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.75% per year payable semi-annually in arrears on May 1 and November 1 of each year. Advance served as the issuer of the Notes with certain of Advance's domestic subsidiaries currently serving as subsidiary guarantors. The terms of the Notes are governed by an indenture (as amended, supplemented, waived or otherwise modified, the “Indenture”) among the Company, the subsidiary guarantors from time to time party thereto and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee.

The Company may redeem some or all of the Notes at any time or from time to time, at the redemption price described in the Indenture. In addition, in the event of a Change of Control Triggering Event (as defined in the Indenture for the Notes), the Company will be required to offer to repurchase the Notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the repurchase date. The Notes are currently fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on an unsubordinated and unsecured basis by each of the subsidiary guarantors. The Company will be permitted to release guarantees without the consent of holders of the Notes under the circumstances described in the Indenture: (i) upon the release of the guarantee of the Company’s other debt that resulted in the affected subsidiary becoming a guarantor of this debt; (ii) upon the sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the stock or assets of the subsidiary guarantor; or (iii) upon the Company’s exercise of its legal or covenant defeasance option.

The Indenture contains customary provisions for events of default including for: (i) failure to pay principal or interest when due and payable; (ii) failure to comply with covenants or agreements in the Indenture or the Notes and failure to cure or obtain a waiver of such default upon notice; (iii) a default under any debt for money borrowed by the Company or any of its subsidiaries that results in acceleration of the maturity of such debt, or failure to pay any such debt within any applicable grace period after final stated maturity, in an aggregate amount greater than $25,000 without such debt having been discharged or acceleration having been rescinded or annulled within 10 days after receipt by the Company of notice of the default by the Trustee or holders of not less than 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding; and (iv) events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization affecting the Company and certain of its subsidiaries. In the case of an event of default, the principal amount of the Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest may be accelerated. The Indenture also contains covenants limiting the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to incur debt secured by liens and to enter into sale and lease-back transactions.

Debt Guarantees

The Company is a guarantor of loans made by banks to various independent store customers of the Company totaling $33,307 as of July 12, 2014. Upon entering into a relationship with certain independent stores, the Company guaranteed the debt of those stores to aid in the procurement of business loans. These loans are collateralized by security agreements on merchandise inventory and other assets of the borrowers. The approximate value of the assets collateralized in these agreements is $66,491 as of July 12, 2014. The Company believes that the likelihood of performance under these guarantees is remote, and any fair value attributable to these guarantees would be very minimal.

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Stock Repurchases

6 Months Ended

Jul. 12, 2014

Stock Repurchases: [Abstract]

Stock Repurchases

Stock Repurchases:

The Company’s stock repurchase program allows it to repurchase its common stock on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions from time to time in accordance with the requirements of the SEC. The Company's $500,000 stock repurchase program in place as of July 12, 2014 was authorized by its Board of Directors on May 14, 2012.

During the twelve and twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014, the Company repurchased no shares of its common stock under its stock repurchase program. The Company had $415,092 remaining under its stock repurchase program as of July 12, 2014. During the twelve weeks ended July 13, 2013, the Company repurchased 196 shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of $15,666, or an average price of $79.97 per share under its stock repurchase program. During the twenty-eight weeks ended July 13, 2013, the Company repurchased 963 shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of $74,512, or an average price of $77.38 per share under its stock repurchase program.

The Company repurchased 1 share of its common stock at an aggregate cost of $142, or an average price of $122.09 per share, in connection with the net settlement of shares issued as a result of the vesting of restricted stock and restricted stock units during the twelve weeks ended July 12, 2014. The Company repurchased 6 shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of $757, or an average price of $126.30 per share, in connection with the net settlement of shares issued as a result of the vesting of restricted stock and restricted stock units during the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014.

The Company repurchased 2 shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of $204, or an average price of $83.86 per share, in connection with the net settlement of shares issued as a result of the vesting of restricted stock during the twelve weeks ended July 13, 2013. The Company repurchased 16 shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of $1,276, or an average price of $77.60 per share, in connection with the net settlement of shares issued as a result of the vesting of restricted stock during the twenty-eight weeks ended July 13, 2013.

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 12, 2014	Jul. 13, 2013	Dec. 28, 2013	Jan. 02, 2014	Dec. 29, 2012
Goodwill	$ 1,001,213	$ 199,791	$ 199,835	$ 798,148	$ 76,389
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	798,643	123,402	123,446
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	2,735	0	0
Remainder of 2014	25,781
2015	52,357
2016	48,536
2017	46,183
2018	43,299
Future Amortization Expense, after Year Five	221,065
Other acquisitions [Member]
Goodwill	$ 495

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Inventories, net (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 12, 2014

Inventory, Net [Abstract]

Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]

Inventory balances at July 12, 2014, December 28, 2013 and July 13, 2013 were as follows:

	July 12, 2014		December 28, 2013		July 13, 2013
Inventories at FIFO, net	$	3,794,063	$	2,424,795	$	2,285,553
Adjustments to state inventories at LIFO	141,094		131,762		121,488
Inventories at LIFO, net	$	3,935,157	$	2,556,557	$	2,407,041

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 12, 2014

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Table Text Block]

The following table sets forth the Company’s financial liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of July 12, 2014, December 28, 2013 and July 13, 2013:

			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
			Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets		Significant Other Observable Inputs		Significant Unobservable Inputs
As of July 12, 2014:
Contingent consideration related to business acquisitions	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
As of December 28, 2013:
Contingent consideration related to business acquisitions	$	9,475	$	—	$	—	$	9,475
As of July 13, 2013:
Contingent consideration related to business acquisitions	$	12,842	$	—	$	—	$	12,842

Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]

The carrying value and fair value of the Company's long-term debt as of July 12, 2014, December 28, 2013 and July 13, 2013, respectively, are as follows:

	July 12, 2014		December 28, 2013		July 13, 2013
Carrying Value	$	1,797,795	$	1,052,668	$	604,117
Fair Value	$	1,885,000	$	1,086,000	$	630,000

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Earnings per Share (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 12, 2014	Jul. 13, 2013	Jul. 12, 2014	Jul. 13, 2013
Net income	$ 139,488	$ 116,871	$ 287,214	$ 238,661
Participating securities' share in earnings	(455)	(275)	(890)	(558)
Net income applicable to common shares	$ 139,033	$ 116,596	$ 286,324	$ 238,103
Basic weighted average common shares	72,930	72,930	72,895	73,081
Dilutive impact of share-based awards	469	413	479	526
Diluted weighted average common shares	73,399	73,343	73,374	73,607
Basic earnings per share - Net income applicable to common stockholders	$ 1.91	$ 1.60	$ 3.93	$ 3.26
Diluted earnings per share - Net income applicable to common stockholders	$ 1.89	$ 1.59	$ 3.90	$ 3.23
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	12	64	25	60

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 12, 2014	Jul. 13, 2013	Jul. 12, 2014	Jul. 13, 2013
Net income	$ 139,488	$ 116,871	$ 287,214	$ 238,661
Changes in net unrecognized other postretirement benefit costs	(139)	(142)	(323)	(245)
Postretirement benefit plan amendment	0	0	0	2,327
Currency translation	6,654	0	3,414	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	6,515	(142)	3,091	2,082
Comprehensive income	$ 146,003	$ 116,729	$ 290,305	$ 240,743

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Inventories, net

6 Months Ended

Jul. 12, 2014

Inventory, Net [Abstract]

Inventories, net

Inventories, net:

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. The Company used the LIFO method of accounting for approximately 87% of inventories at July 12, 2014 and 95% of inventories at December 28, 2013 and July 13, 2013. Under LIFO, the Company’s cost of sales reflects the costs of the most recently purchased inventories, while the inventory carrying balance represents the costs for inventories purchased in Fiscal 2014 and prior years. As a result of utilizing LIFO, the Company recorded a reduction to cost of sales of $9,332 for the twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014 and an increase to cost of sales of $4,702 for the twenty-eight weeks ended July 13, 2013. The Company's overall costs to acquire inventory for the same or similar products have generally decreased historically as the Company has been able to leverage its continued growth, execution of merchandising strategies and realization of supply chain efficiencies.

An actual valuation of inventory under the LIFO method is performed by the Company at the end of each fiscal year based on the inventory levels and costs at that time. Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations are based on management’s estimates of expected fiscal year-end inventory levels and costs.

Inventory balances at July 12, 2014, December 28, 2013 and July 13, 2013 were as follows:

	July 12, 2014		December 28, 2013		July 13, 2013
Inventories at FIFO, net	$	3,794,063	$	2,424,795	$	2,285,553
Adjustments to state inventories at LIFO	141,094		131,762		121,488
Inventories at LIFO, net	$	3,935,157	$	2,556,557	$	2,407,041

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Earnings per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jul. 12, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]

The following table illustrates the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the twelve and twenty-eight week periods ended July 12, 2014 and July 13, 2013, respectively:

	Twelve Weeks Ended						Twenty-Eight Weeks Ended
	July 12, 2014			July 13, 2013			July 12, 2014			July 13, 2013
Numerator
Net income	$	139,488		$	116,871		$	287,214		$	238,661
Participating securities' share in earnings	(455		)	(275		)	(890		)	(558		)
Net income applicable to common shares	$	139,033		$	116,596		$	286,324		$	238,103
Denominator
Basic weighted average common shares	72,930			72,930			72,895			73,081
Dilutive impact of share-based awards	469			413			479			526
Diluted weighted average common shares	73,399			73,343			73,374			73,607
Basic earnings per common share
Net income applicable to common stockholders	$	1.91		$	1.60		$	3.93		$	3.26
Diluted earnings per common share
Net income applicable to common stockholders	$	1.89		$	1.59		$	3.90		$	3.23

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Fair Value Table (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 12, 2014	Dec. 28, 2013	Jul. 13, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Contingent consideration related to business acquisitions	$ 0	$ 9,475	$ 12,842
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Contingent consideration related to business acquisitions	0	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Contingent consideration related to business acquisitions	0	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Contingent consideration related to business acquisitions	$ 0	$ 9,475	$ 12,842

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements

6 Months Ended

Jul. 12, 2014

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements [Abstract]

Condensed Financial Statements [Text Block]

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements:

Certain 100% wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries of Advance, including its Material Subsidiaries (as defined in the 2013 Credit Agreement) serve as guarantors of Advance's senior unsecured notes ("Guarantor Subsidiaries"). The subsidiary guarantees related to Advance's senior unsecured notes are full and unconditional and joint and several, and there are no restrictions on the ability of Advance to obtain funds from its Guarantor Subsidiaries. Certain of Advance's wholly-owned foreign subsidiaries do not serve as guarantors of Advance's senior unsecured notes ("Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries"). Beginning in January 2014, the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, which were previously minor, no longer qualified as minor as defined by SEC regulations. Accordingly, we present below the condensed consolidating financial information for the Guarantor Subsidiaries and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries. Investments in subsidiaries of the Company are required to be presented under the equity method, even though all such subsidiaries meet the requirements to be consolidated under GAAP.

Set forth below are condensed consolidating financial statements presenting the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows of (i) Advance, (ii) the Guarantor Subsidiaries, (iii) the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, and (iv) the eliminations necessary to arrive at consolidated information for the Company. The statement of operations eliminations relate primarily to the sale of inventory from a Non-Guarantor Subsidiary to a Guarantor Subsidiary. The balance sheet eliminations relate primarily to the elimination of intercompany receivables, payables and subsidiary investment accounts.

The following tables present condensed consolidating balance sheets as of July 12, 2014 and condensed consolidating statements of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows for the twelve and twenty-eight weeks ended July 12, 2014, and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements herein.

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets

As of July 12, 2014

	Advance Auto Parts, Inc.		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	9	$	63,981	$	3,465	$	(9	)	$	67,446
Receivables, net	—		580,022		42,410		—			622,432
Inventories, net	—		3,778,474		156,683		—			3,935,157
Other current assets	3,874		86,245		8,681		(9,059		)	89,741
Total current assets	3,883		4,508,722		211,239		(9,068		)	4,714,776
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	2		1,411,127		10,954		—			1,422,083
Assets held for sale	—		615		—		—			615
Goodwill	—		943,258		57,955		—			1,001,213
Intangible assets, net	—		713,866		65,535		—			779,401
Other assets, net	13,366		42,654		597		(5,180		)	51,437
Investment in subsidiaries	1,527,294		295,073		—		(1,822,367		)	—
Intercompany note receivable	1,047,795		—		—		(1,047,795		)	—
Due from intercompany, net	273,095		—		22,977		(296,072		)	—
	$	2,865,435	$	7,915,315	$	369,257	$	(3,180,482	)	$	7,969,525
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	$	—	$	70,694	$	—	$	—		$	70,694
Accounts payable	—		3,019,379		34,961		—			3,054,340
Accrued expenses	3,114		566,412		14,589		(4,916		)	579,199
Other current liabilities	—		71,917		2,175		(4,152		)	69,940
Total current liabilities	3,114		3,728,402		51,725		(9,068		)	3,774,173
Long-term debt	1,047,795		750,000		—		—			1,797,795
Other long-term liabilities	—		565,752		22,459		(5,179		)	583,032
Intercompany note payable	—		1,047,795		—		(1,047,795		)	—
Due to intercompany, net	—		296,072		—		(296,072		)	—
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Shareholders' equity	1,807,752		1,520,520		291,714		(1,812,235		)	1,807,751
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	6,774		6,774		3,359		(10,133		)	6,774
Total stockholders' equity	1,814,526		1,527,294		295,073		(1,822,368		)	1,814,525
	$	2,865,435	$	7,915,315	$	369,257	$	(3,180,482	)	$	7,969,525

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations

For the Twelve weeks ended July 12, 2014

	Advance Auto Parts, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net sales	$	—		$	2,259,672		$	129,071		$	(41,046	)	$	2,347,697
Cost of sales, including purchasing and warehousing costs	—			1,238,836			87,799			(41,046		)	1,285,589
Gross profit	—			1,020,836			41,272			—			1,062,108
Selling, general and administrative expenses	3,999			803,083			26,903			(12,550		)	821,435
Operating income	(3,999		)	217,753			14,369			12,550			240,673
Other, net:
Interest expense	(12,067		)	(4,791		)	(3		)	—			(16,861		)
Other income (expense), net	16,100			(2,758		)	(584		)	(12,550		)	208
Total other, net	4,033			(7,549		)	(587		)	(12,550		)	(16,653		)
Income before provision for income taxes	34			210,204			13,782			—			224,020
Provision for income taxes	41			81,336			3,155			—			84,532
(Loss) Income before equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(7		)	128,868			10,627			—			139,488
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	139,495			10,627			—			(150,122		)	—
Net income	$	139,488		$	139,495		$	10,627		$	(150,122	)	$	139,488

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations

For the Twenty-Eight weeks ended July 12, 2014

	Advance Auto Parts, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net sales	$	—		$	5,145,818		$	282,307		$	(110,929	)	$	5,317,196
Cost of sales, including purchasing and warehousing costs	—			2,814,047			198,848			(110,929		)	2,901,966
Gross profit	—			2,331,771			83,459			—			2,415,230
Selling, general and administrative expenses	7,964			1,885,640			55,117			(29,966		)	1,918,755
Operating income	(7,964		)	446,131			28,342			29,966			496,475
Other, net:
Interest expense	(28,097		)	(12,245		)	(161		)	—			(40,503		)
Other income (expense), net	36,148			(4,425		)	(946		)	(29,966		)	811
Total other, net	8,051			(16,670		)	(1,107		)	(29,966		)	(39,692		)
Income before provision for income taxes	87			429,461			27,235			—			456,783
Provision for income taxes	108			163,894			5,567			—			169,569
(Loss) Income before equity in earnings of subsidiaries	(21		)	265,567			21,668			—			287,214
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	287,235			21,668			—			(308,903		)	—
Net income	$	287,214		$	287,235		$	21,668		$	(308,903	)	$	287,214

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Earnings

For the Twelve Weeks ended July 12, 2014

	Advance Auto Parts, Inc.		Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
Net income	$	139,488	$	139,495		$	10,627	$	(150,122	)	$	139,488
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Changes in net unrecognized other postretirement benefit costs	—		(139		)	—		—			(139		)
Currency translation	—		—			6,654		—			6,654
Other comprehensive (loss) income	—		(139		)	6,654		—			6,515
Comprehensive income	$	139,488	$	139,356		$	17,281	$	(150,122	)	$	146,003

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Earnings

For the Twenty-Eight Weeks ended July 12, 2014

	Advance Auto Parts, Inc.		Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
Net income	$	287,214	$	287,235		$	21,668	$	(308,903	)	$	287,214
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Changes in net unrecognized other postretirement benefit costs	—		(323		)	—		—			(323		)
Currency translation	—		—			3,414		—			3,414
Other comprehensive (loss) income	—		(323		)	3,414		—			3,091
Comprehensive income	$	287,214	$	286,912		$	25,082	$	(308,903	)	$	290,305

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows

For the Twenty-Eight weeks ended July 12, 2014

	Advance Auto Parts, Inc.		Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	—	$	318,072		$	2,489		$	—		$	320,561
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	—		(104,742		)	(1,528		)	—			(106,270		)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	—		(2,058,313		)	(871		)	—			(2,059,184		)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment	—		130			—			—			130
Net cash used in investing activities	—		(2,162,925		)	(2,399		)	—			(2,165,324		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Increase in bank overdrafts	—		6,230			—			(9		)	6,221
Borrowings under credit facilities	—		1,677,600			—			—			1,677,600
Payments on credit facilities	—		(862,600		)	—			—			(862,600		)
Dividends paid	—		(13,178		)	—			—			(13,178		)
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock, primarily exercise of stock options	—		4,208			—			—			4,208
Tax withholdings related to the exercise of stock appreciation rights	—		(4,120		)	—			—			(4,120		)
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation	—		5,138			—			—			5,138
Repurchase of common stock	—		(757		)	—			—			(757		)
Contingent consideration related to business acquisitions	—		(10,047		)	—			—			(10,047		)
Other	—		(406		)	—			—			(406		)
Net cash provided by financing activities	—		802,068			—			(9		)	802,059
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	—		—			(2,321		)	—			(2,321		)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	—		(1,042,785		)	(2,231		)	(9		)	(1,045,025		)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	9		1,106,766			5,696			—			1,112,471
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	9	$	63,981		$	3,465		$	(9	)	$	67,446