The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack

Philadelphia, PA United States

  (NYSE: PBY)

Company Description

An automotive paradise for do-it-yourselfers, The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack hears the cries of "Do it for me!", too. The company sells brand name and private label auto parts, and provides select services through some 700 stores in 35 states and Puerto Rico. Pep Boys stock about 25,000 car parts and accessories, including tires, and combined, operate around 7,000 service bays for vehicle repairs, inspections, and parts installations. It also offers credit and parts delivery to commercial customers, such as repair shops, fleet operators, schools, and municipalities. The company has expanded its footprint and services to pep up profits. Attracting notice, it agreed to a takeover bid by The Gores Group in 2012.