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During the years, Advance has grown and evolved by redirecting its marketing focus on a core selection of automotive parts and by expanding its over 1,700 retail outlets throughout 37 states. In 1998, Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Advance Auto Parts announced that the Western Auto subsidiary of Sears, including both the retail and wholesale operations, would merge with Advance. Throughout the years, Advance Auto Parts has led the industry in parts availability, price, and customer service. But more than anything, the company has valued the unique contributions of its employees. About Checker, Schuck's, Kragen, and CSK Auto, Inc. CSK Auto, Inc. is the largest retailer of automotive parts and accessories in the western United States and is among the top five automotive aftermarket retailers in the nation.