Sears, Roebuck & Co. has realigned its Automotive Group into two units: one for tires and the other for autoparts.
The 1,042-store tire unit includes Sears Auto Centers, Tire America and National Tire Warehouse stores. The autoparts unit includes 1,480 Western Auto Supply Co. and Parts America stores.
Paul Baffico will continue to serve as president of Sears Automotive group, and he will serve as president of the new tire division. John Leach, head of Western Auto, will head the ...