PHILADELPHIA-Pep Boys-Manny, Moe & Jack will phase out Kelly-Springfield Tire Co. as a private brand tire supplier in favor of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. Both tire firms have supplied Pep Boys private label tires for several years, but the automotive parts retailer decided to conduct a bidding process for a single supplier beginning in 1996.
Cooper will essentially double its business with Pep Boys under the new agreement.