CSK's Smith Now a Pep Boy - EVP - Merchandising & Marketing

PHILADELPHIA--Aug. 4, 2003--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket and service chain, is pleased to announce that Hal Smith has joined Pep Boys as Executive Vice President - Merchandising & Marketing. In this capacity Mr. Smith will be responsible for all merchandising and marketing functions at the automotive services company.

Mr. Smith joins Pep Boys after having successfully led the merchandising and marketing team at CSK Auto, Inc. over the past couple of years. Prior to joining CSK, Mr. Smith was at Bass Pro Shops and several other retailers over the span of some thirty years in retailing. Larry Stevenson, Pep Boys CEO, said: "Hal is one of the superstars in the industry and we are fortunate to have him as part of the senior team at Pep Boys. Hal will lead our merchandising and marketing overhaul with a particular focus on introducing exciting products into our customer offering." Mr. Smith noted, "I am excited to be joining Pep Boys at this stage in its history. I believe that Pep Boys, with its larger stores and vehicle repair and maintenance offering, has a unique competitive position which can be used as a platform for solid sales growth."

About Pep Boys:

Pep Boys has 596 stores and over 6000 service bays in 36 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 pepboys.com.