The company hopes to increase its sales to auto repair professionals and fleet owners, a segment of the automotive aftermarket parts and accessories business that is considered to have a greater potential for growth.
Most of the focus of CSK Auto is on the do-it-yourself customer, accounting for approximately 85 percent of its business. The company's more than 1,100 stores in 19 states operate primarily under three brand names, the first initials of which form the CSK in its name: Checker Auto Parts in the Pacific Northwest and Kragen Auto Parts in California. CSK Auto is the largest retailer of automotive parts and accessories in the western United States, and the third largest in the nation. Our operating strategy is to offer our products at everyday low prices and at conveniently located and attractively designed stores, supported by highly trained, efficient and courteous service personnel.ġ917: Schuck's Auto Supply is founded in Seattle, Washington.ġ947: Kragen Auto Parts is founded in San Jose, California.ġ969: Checker Auto Parts is founded in Phoenix, Arizona.ġ987: Jules and Eddie Trump combine Schuck's, Kragen, and Checker chains to form CSK Auto, then known as Northern Automotive.ġ998: CSK Auto makes public offering of stock.ġ999: CSK Auto becomes first major auto parts retailer to sell products on the Internet.ĬSK Auto Corporation is a holding company for CSK Auto, Inc., a subsidiary that manages all of the corporation's business from its headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. NAIC: 441310 Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores Incorporated: 1987 as Northern Automotive
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