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Advance Auto parts names head of Mid-Atlantic store ops
ROANOKE, Va. — Advance Auto Parts has promoted Rusty Tweedy to area SVP, responsible for store operations in the Mid-Atlantic regions. Tweedy will report to Kurt Schumacher, SVP national field operations. Effective with this promotion, the company is adding a fourth operational area which will enable the company’s field and commercial sales leaders to be more aligned and focused on driving profitable growth.
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Toys ‘R’ Us debuts free layaway for the holidays
Wayne, N.J. -- Toys “R” Us said Tuesday that it will waive upfront service fees for its holiday layaway program, kicking off immediately and running through Oct. 31.
The retailer will also remove its minimum purchase requirement, and customers have until Dec. 16 to pick up orders.
Year-round layaway programs will continue, but will have the customary $5 service fee attached.