How many Pep Boys stores are there nationwide?
In 1921, four Navy buddies pooled together $800 to open a single auto parts supply store in Philadelphia. This venture would go on to become the multi-billion dollar nationwide retails and service chain that is known as Pep Boys today. With over 560 stores across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, the Company has come a long way from its humble beginnings. In 1986, Mitch Leibovitz was named company president, the first non-founding family member to hold the post. Ready to take on the challenges of information systems, changing customer needs and expansion opportunities, Leibovitz led a young team of executives to plan and implement a Five-Year Plan. The Plan had six components: * ambitious store expansion * a refined merchandise mix * increased warehousing and distribution capability * improved repair and maintenance services * state-of-the-art systems support * and consolidation of headquarters operations The results were phenomenal. From January 1986 to January 1991, Pep Boys grew from 159 to
