Pep Boys closes Grand Prairie store
Pep Boys, a leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, announced on Tuesday its long-term strategic plan which includes the closing of the Grand Prairie store located at 424 E. Pioneer Pkwy.
Part of Pep Boys’ plan is to refocus on its core automotive merchandise including additional tire inventory, a broader parts assortment, and more customization accessories.
In addition, 31 low-return stores located in ancillary markets and locales with changed shopping patterns were closed. The store closures will result in a reduction of approximately 550 store employees.
Alexandra Spooner with Pep Boys Corporate Communications said that she did not have the specific number of employees affected at the Grand Prairie store and that available postions at other area stores were offered to the employees. Spooner also said that when appropriate Peb Boys provided a severance package based on an employee's tenure.
A sign on the Grand Prairie store stated that the store will be closed until Thursday when it re-opens to clearance the remaining merchandise.
