Pep Boys taps execs to help with tires

Oct. 7, 2005

Pep Boys -- Manny, Moe & Jack is changing the responsibilities of two top executives in an attempt to help its flagging service business, which includes tire sales.

Mark Page, previously Pep Boys' senior vice president of service operations, has been named senior vice president, parts and tires. His duties will include inventory selection, purchasing and vendor relations.

Joe Cirelli has been promoted to senior vice president, service.

Tires and related sales comprise 40% of Pep Boys' service sales.