Type: Public
On the web: http://www.pepboys.com
Employees: 18,279
Employee growth: 3.2%

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.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending January, 2011:
Sales: $1,988.6M
One year growth: 4.1%
Net income: $36.6M
Income growth: 59.0%

Officers:
Chairman: Max L. Lukens
President, CEO, and Director: Michael R. (Mike) Odell
EVP and CFO: Raymond L. (Ray) Arthur

Competitors:
Advance Auto Parts
AutoZone
Sears

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