Unicru Inc. Partners With Advance Auto Parts; Leading Automotive Retailer Looks to Improve Team Member Tenure with Retail's Top Hiring Management System

PORTLAND, Ore.--April 24, 2006--With the objective of enhancing previous success in staffing its 2,900 retail stores with friendly, knowledgeable and professional Team Members, Advance Auto Parts, Inc. has selected Unicru(R) Inc. as its hiring management partner of choice. The Unicru Retail Solution will help this leading automotive retailer achieve its business objectives of both lowering hiring costs, and improving the collective level of experience, competence, and productivity of its frontline workforce. Advance Auto Parts currently employs more than 42,000 Team Members throughout 40 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, and will be deploying the Unicru solution in its stores during 2006.

"After a lengthy and comprehensive evaluation of leading market alternatives, we determined Unicru has the best solution for us," said Keith Oreson, Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Advance Auto Parts. "The company's demonstrated track record of delivering tangible business results to its retail clients speaks volumes. We're confident that the tenure, productivity, and customer service improvements resulting from the implementation of Unicru will not only provide us with a strong return on investment, but also better service to our customers."

The Unicru Retail Solution is used today by 22 of the top 100 retailers and four of the top 10 specialty retailers to automate the field hiring process including candidate sourcing, screening and onboarding.(1) Furthermore, Unicru optimizes this process by linking it with employee performance to continually improve the quality and productivity of the frontline workforce. The Unicru Retail Solution will help Advance Auto Parts lower hiring and labor costs by presenting only the best candidates -- with insight into their strengths and weaknesses -- to hiring managers. The system will also streamline the screening and selection process, automate tax credit capture, and integrate with the company's HRIS provider, among other benefits. As a result, Advance Auto Parts' store managers will now have more time to focus on customer service and running store operations in a more efficient and cost effective manner.

"Advance Auto Parts' thoughtful and thorough approach to selecting a hiring management vendor validates our leadership in this industry and is a testimony to the devotion Advance Auto Parts has to its team," said Chris Marsh, president and CEO at Unicru. "We challenge companies to go out in the market, evaluate their options and talk with our clients. Time and again, they come to see Unicru is the leader in providing measurable business results through improved workforce quality."

Marsh continues, "We're pleased Advance Auto Parts has selected the Unicru Retail Solution. The company's potential increase in customer service, Team Member productivity and tenure will be key enablers in Advance Auto Parts gaining market share against the competition."

About Advance Auto Parts

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., Advance Auto Parts is the second-largest retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items in the United States, based on store count and sales. As of December 31, 2005, the Company operated 2,872 stores in 40 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The Company serves both the do-it-yourself and professional installer markets.

About Unicru Inc.

Unicru is the leading provider of talent management solutions focused on improving workforce quality and productivity within the nation's leading employers. Deep industry expertise, extensive client experience and knowledge gleaned from nearly 50 million job applicants combine for a proven solution that integrates hiring automation, employee selection programs and performance measurement to drive measurable business results. Unicru is currently deployed in more than 28,500 locations nationwide for over 100 leading companies and brands, including Albertsons, Toys "R" Us, PetSmart, Best Buy, Uno's Restaurants and Burgerville restaurants. For more information, visit www.unicru.com

(1)STORES magazine, July 2005

Unicru is a registered trademark of Unicru, Inc.