The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack (NYSE:PBY), the nation’s leading
automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, announced today that it
will hold open buying days in June.
Current and new merchandise suppliers are invited to present to Pep Boys
innovative, hot products or new data on previously pitched items for
on-the-spot buying consideration.
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Interested suppliers can make a brief appointment to present their
products or product line to Pep Boys category managers (note: This is
supplemental to existing category line reviews)
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Appointments will be available on Monday, June 22 between 1 p.m.
and 4 p.m. and Tuesday, June 23 between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. and
1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at Pep Boys’ corporate headquarters (3111 W.
Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132)
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All appointments must be made via Pep Boys’ Merchandising hotline at 215-430-9557;
no calls are to be placed directly to the category manager team
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Suppliers and potential suppliers should be prepared with documented
facts and market and sales data about their product(s), as well as a
good case for why it serves the needs of Pep Boys customers. The
presentation will need to be concise, as appointments are brief.
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Pep Boys WILL make order commitments on both days
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Suppliers are limited to bringing two or three attendees
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Samples are acceptable during appointment; none are to be sent in
advance
About Pep Boys
Pep Boys has approximately 6,000 service bays and over 560 stores in 35
states and Puerto Rico. Along with its vehicle maintenance and repair
capabilities, the Company also serves the commercial auto parts delivery
market and is one of the leading sellers of replacement tires in the
United States. Customers can find the nearest location by calling
1-800-PEP-BOYS or by visiting www.pepboys.com.
Pep Boys
Peter Robinson, 215-430-9553
