Corporate Campus Will House More Than 1,100 Employees for Fast-Growing Retail Leader
PHOENIX,Dec. 27, 2022/PRNewswire/ -- Discount Tire, a leading independent tire retailer, announced its intent to develop a new corporate headquarters inPhoenixfollowing the acquisition of 35 acres located near Loop 101 and State Route 51. Discount Tire purchased the site at a recent Arizona State Land Department public auction. Proceeds from the sale will be invested by the state in the Permanent Land Endowment Trust Fund to benefit K-12 education inArizona.
"Our commitment is to create the best, most positive experience for our People," saidMichael Zuieback, chairman at Discount Tire. "We are pleased to acquire this property inPhoenixand begin work on an innovative, sustainable workspace that honors and strengthens the culture on which our company was founded. Together with the support of our partners at theCity of Phoenix, ArizonaCommerce Authority, and Governor Ducey's office, we are grateful for the opportunity to make more dreams come true."
Plans for a more than 300,000-square-foot office building and campus amenities are in the early stages. Development is expected to commence in phases, with the construction of infrastructure improvements beginning within 12 months. The announcement represents one of the largest economic development deals of its kind in recent years inPhoenix.Discount Tire, which has maintained its corporate headquarters inArizonasince 1970 while expanding operations across the U.S., was applauded by Gov.Doug Duceyfor the purchase.
"Discount Tire is one ofArizona'sgreatest business success stories," said GovernorDoug Ducey."FromBruce Halle'sfirst stores inPhoenixmore than 50 years ago to growing to be the nation's premier tires and wheels retailer, Discount Tire has always done business while giving so much back toArizonaand our communities. I'm grateful to Chairman Zuieback and the entire Discount Tire team for their continued dedication to our state and look forward to many more decades of their success."
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"I could not be more excited that Discount Tire chose to maintain its local presence with this new headquarters inNorth Phoenix," saidPhoenixMayorKate Gallego."The company's decision to locate here means 1,100 high-value jobs. Given Discount Tire's long history of growing its own talent, I suspect many a career will be launched at this new location. Plus, with Discount Tire ranking as one of the largest private companies in the U.S. and bringing its award-winning pedigree for being customer-centric, its presence further elevatesPhoenix'sreputation for excellence."
Discount Tire ranked as the No. 77 largest company on the "America's Largest Private Companies" list in 2022 and has been named a top employer inArizonamultiple times.
"Discount Tire's new headquarters inPhoenixmarks an exciting new chapter for the company," saidSandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority. "With this innovative corporate campus, Discount Tire joinsPhoenix'svibrant business community poised for continued growth."
Special attention in the development will be paid to the native desert landscape, indigenous vegetation, and connectivity to nearby trails.
"We are incredibly excited about Discount Tire's development plans inPhoenixand believe their commitment to Desert Ridge will further enhance new quality business development in the area. Our workforce and the surrounding community will continue to benefit from this partnership," said Councilman吉姆华林, who represents this area ofPhoenix.
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Discount Tire is a leading independent retailer of tires and wheels. Founded in 1960 byBruce Halle, the company serves customers at more than 1,100 stores in 37 states. The company does business under the trade name Discount Tire in most of the U.S. and America's Tire in parts of California. Discount Tire acquired Tire Rack, a direct-to-consumer tire retailer, and distributor, in 2021. Treadwell, Discount Tire's proprietary online tire-buying guide, uses decades of data and individual driving habits to recommend the right tires for each driver's unique needs. Discount Tire is a primary sponsor of the No. 2 Ford Mustang in the NASCAR Cup Series. For more information, visitwww.discounttire.com.
Discount Tire Press Contact:Greg Miller,[email protected]
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is the state's leading economic development organization with a streamlined mission to grow and strengthenArizona'seconomy. The ACA uses a three-pronged approach to advance the overall economy: attract, expand, create - attract out-of-state companies to establish operations inArizona; work with existing companies to expand their business inArizonaand beyond; and help entrepreneurs create newArizonabusinesses in targeted industries. For more information, please visitazcommerce.comand follow the ACA on Twitter@azcommerce.
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