Pep Boys Appoints Bryan B. Hoppe VP of Loss Prevention

PHILADELPHIA--(Business Wire)--
The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack (NYSE:PBY), the nation's leading
automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, today appointed Bryan
B. Hoppe as its Vice President - Loss Prevention. Mr. Hoppe will
oversee the Company's shrink and safety programs and report directly
to EVP - Chief Financial Officer Raymond L. Arthur.

Mr. Hoppe most recently served as Vice President, Asset Protection
for Advance Auto Parts, where he was employed since 1995 in operations
and loss prevention management positions of increasing responsibility.

Mr. Arthur said, "We are extremely pleased to add another
automotive aftermarket veteran to our management team. I am confident
that Bryan's experience and expertise will assist us in minimizing
losses stemming from shrink and safety issues, which is essential to
achieving one of our stated priorities: maximizing profits."

About Pep Boys

Pep Boys has over 560 stores and approximately 6,000 service bays
in 35 states and Puerto Rico. Along with its vehicle repair and
maintenance 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, Philadelphia
Investor Contact:
Ray Arthur, CFO, 215-430-9720
or
Media Contact:
Peter A. Robinson, 215-430-9553

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