Les Schwab Replaces Hermiston Store
Les Schwab Tire Centers opened a new store in Hermiston, Ore. The new 11,000-square-foot store, which replaces the Les Schwab facility in the city, was designed to streamline operations and improve efficiency. The old location will be demolished beginning this week, officials said.
Former Les Schwab Leader Phil Wick Dies at Age 66
G. Phillip (Phil) Wick, president of Les Schwab Tire Centers for 22 years, passed away on Aug. 17 in Oregon. He was 66 years old. Born in Puyallup, Wash., Wick began his career with Les Schwab in 1965 as a 21-year-old hourly sales and service employee. Within three years, he became manager of the Les
Les Schwab Settles EEOC Claim for $2 Million
Les Schwab Tire Centers has settled a four-year-old EEOC claim that it refused to hire otherwise qualified women who sought jobs as tire techs. Reports said that Schwab agreed to pay $2 million in the settlement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The EEOC sued the tire dealership on behalf of the women in
Schwab DC Hit by Layoffs
Bend, Oregon’s KTVZ-TV reported that Les Schwab Tire Centers has laid off some 27 employees from its Prineville, Ore., distribution center.
Les Schwab Moves to New Headquarters, Adds to Senior Management
(Aftermarketnews.com) Les Schwab Tire Centers officially opened its new corporate headquarters in Bend, Ore., and made changes to its senior management.
Schwab to Phase Out Lead Weights
Les Schwab Tire Centers plans to phase out use of lead-based wheel weights for wheel balancing on passenger cars and light trucks in all stores throughout its seven states of operation.
Still in Vogue: Hathcock Discusses Car Dealers, Tire Dealers, Products and the Future
Founded in 1914, Vogue Tyre has always been a little different, a bit more upscale. Best known as “that Cadillac tire,” Vogue catered to top-end cars and sold what was touted as the industry’s first whitewall, a stark contrast to the day’s solid black tires. Later, it added its now trademark white/gold sidewall stripes. A
NTSW Be Tire Smart Kit Available Online
With National Tire Safety Week coming next week, tire dealers and automotive service professionals who want to help educate motorists about proper tire care can download a free Be Tire Smart Resource Kit.
Les Schwab Chairman to Retire in 2008
Les Schwab Tire Centers announced today that company Chairman Phil Wick will retire in December 2008.
Schwab Gets Environmental Honor
(Akron/Tire Review) Les Schwab Tire Centers has received recognition for its environmental efforts with an award from the Association of Washington Business (AWB).