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| December 20, 2007 First CarMax Store in Mississippi Opens in Jackson |
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RICHMOND, Va. (December 20, 2007) - CarMax, Inc., (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, officially opened its first store in Jackson, Mississippi today. The new CarMax superstore is located at 597 East Beasley Road in Jackson. The store is almost 37,000 square-feet, employs more than 70 associates, and stocks 250 to 400 vehicles of nearly every make and model. This is the first CarMax store in Mississippi.
"We have revolutionized the way consumers buy cars," said T... |
| December 20, 2007 Carmax Says Online Hybrid Car Searches are on the Rise |
| RICHMOND, Va. (Dec. 20, 2007) -At a time of uncertain gas prices, CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX) the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, says online searches for hybrid cars are on the rise. Examples of the most searched hybrid cars include the Ford Escape Hybrid, Toyota Prius and Toyota Camry Hybrid. These hybrids are climbing in popularity based on recent month-to-month trends of searches for hybrid cars on the carmax.com website. November 2007 carmax.com data indicated that searches for h... |
| December 13, 2007 First CarMax Store in Nebraska Opens in Omaha |
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RICHMOND, Va. (December 13, 2007) - CarMax, Inc., (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, officially opened its new store in Omaha, Nebraska today. The new CarMax superstore is located at 17606 Burt Street in Omaha. The store is 36,330 square-feet, employs more than 90 associates, and stocks 300 to 400 vehicles of nearly every make and model. This is the first CarMax store in Nebraska.
"We have revolutionized the way consumers buy cars," said Tom Folliard, president ... |
| December 10, 2007 CarMax Launches Dramatically Expanded Online Vehicle Search Capabilities on CarMax.com |
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RICHMOND, Va. (Dec. 10, 2007)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, announced the launch of a new and innovative approach to the way consumers conduct vehicle searches on carmax.com. CarMax is one of the first major automotive retailers to offer this type of expanded online search function, providing consumers with greater flexibility and the ability to customize their online car shopping experience.
"We developed the new vehicle search based in part on ... |
| December 07, 2007 CarMax Foundation Awards $3,500 Grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central New Mexico |
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RICHMOND, Va. (December 7, 2007)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, announced today that the CarMax Foundation has awarded Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central New Mexico a $3,500 grant as part of the Foundation’s new Regional Giving Program.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central New Mexico received a $3,500 grant for the Crossroads on the Move Program, which helps teens learn how to handle problems and issues they experience by building confidence and se... |
| November 30, 2007 CarMax Foundation Awards $3,000 Grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters South Texas |
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RICHMOND, Va. (November 30, 2007)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, announced today that the CarMax Foundation has awarded Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas a $3,000 grant as part of the Foundation’s new Regional Giving Program.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas received a $3,000 grant for the High School Bigs Program, which provides children with learning tools needed for successful growth and partners them with an adult mentor.
"The Car... |
| November 29, 2007 CarMax Wins Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics from Chicago and Northern Illinois Better Business Bureau |
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RICHMOND, Va. (November 29, 2007) - CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, has won the Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics from the Chicago and Northern Illinois Better Business Bureau (BBB). The Chicago and Northern Illinois BBB Torch Award honors businesses that conduct their activities in an exceedingly high ethical manner. The BBB publicly recognizes these businesses to inform consumers of ethical standards within these companies.
"CarMax is honored to... |
| November 27, 2007 CarMax Foundation Awards $8,000 Grant to Tarrant Area Food Bank of Worth, Texas |
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RICHMOND, Va. (November 27, 2007)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, announced today that the CarMax Foundation has awarded The Tarrant Area Food Bank an $8,000 grant as part of the Foundation’s new Regional Giving Program.
The Tarrant Area Food Bank received an $8,000 grant for the Nutrition Education Program, which provides nutrition education to low-income families.
"Organizations such as The Tarrant Area Food Bank are tireless in their efforts... |
| November 26, 2007 CarMax Foundation Awards $2,500 Grant to the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma |
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RICHMOND, Va. (November 26, 2007)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, announced today that the CarMax Foundation has awarded the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) of Greater Oklahoma a $2,500 grant as part of the Foundation’s new Regional Giving Program.
The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma received a $2,500 grant for the Central Middle School After School Program, which provides leadership and personal development activities through supervised care at a... |
| November 13, 2007 Prepare Your Car for Winter Weather with Tips from CarMax |
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RICHMOND, Va. (November 13, 2007) - As winter approaches, CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, offers advice on how to ensure that your car is ready for cold weather.
"The harsh winter weather can expose hidden problems that have developed during the previous seasons," said Todd Gartner, CarMax ASE Master Technician. "That is why it is so important to prepare your vehicle for the cold weather season by performing all preventative maintenance services as ... |
| November 09, 2007 CarMax Wins Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics from Louisville, Kentucky Better Business Bureau |
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RICHMOND, Va. (November 9, 2007) — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, has won the Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Louisville, Southern Indiana, and Western Kentucky. CarMax is located at 9550 Bluegrass Parkway in Louisville.
"We’re proud and honored to have won the Torch Award," said Bill Myers, vice president of the Nashville region of CarMax. "We have created an environment where everyone is treated w... |
| November 08, 2007 First CarMax Store in San Diego, California Opens |
| RICHMOND, Va. (November 8, 2007) - CarMax, Inc., (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, officially opened its first store in San Diego, California today. The new CarMax superstore is located at 7766 Balboa Avenue in San Diego. The store is 20,470 square-feet, employs more than 90 associates, and stocks 350 to 500 vehicles of nearly every make and model. This is the first CarMax store in San Diego.
"We have revolutionized the way consumers buy cars," said Tom Folliard, presi... |
| November 07, 2007 New CarMax Store in Riverside, California Opens |
| RICHMOND, Va. (November 7, 2007) - CarMax, Inc., (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, officially opened its new store in Riverside, California today. The new CarMax superstore is located at 7980 Auto Drive in Riverside, in the Greater Los Angeles area. The store is 17,221 square-feet, employs more than 85 associates, and stocks 300 to 400 vehicles of nearly every make and model. This is the eighth CarMax in the Los Angeles area.
"We have revolutionized the way consumers b... |
| November 07, 2007 CarMax Experts Provide Advice on How to Improve Your gas Mileage |
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RICHMOND, Va. (November 7, 2007)-With the national gas price over three dollars per gallon, CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, has advice to help you save money on gas for your vehicle.
"Even though gas prices have become a burden, there are still ways to save money on fuel," said ASE Certified Master Technicians Juan Crespo and Todd Gartner. "Maintaining your vehicle and driving it efficiently can assist with improving your gas mileage and decrease fu... |
| October 29, 2007 CarMax Brings 70 New Jobs to Jackson Area |
| Retailer Known for Hiring Outside the Auto Industry Accepting Applications
RICHMOND, Va. (October 29, 2007)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is currently recruiting for approximately 70 job positions for the company’s new store in Jackson, Mississippi. The new 36,539 square foot superstore opens on December 20, 2007 at 597 Beasley Road in Jackson and is CarMax’s first store in Mississippi. Applications are now being accepted for the new positions ... |
| October 26, 2007 CarMax Wins Business Integrity Award from Ohio Better Business Bureau |
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RICHMOND, Va. (October 26, 2007) - CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, has won the Business Integrity Award from the Central Ohio Better Business Bureau (BBB). The Central Ohio BBB Business Integrity Award honors businesses that conduct their activities in an exceedingly high ethical manner. The BBB publicly recognizes these businesses to inform consumers of ethical standards within these companies.
"CarMax is honored to be named the winner of the pres... |
| October 25, 2007 CarMax Appoints Senior Vice President and General Counsel |
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RICHMOND, Va. (October 25, 2007)-CarMax, Inc., (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, today announced the appointment of Eric Margolin as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. Margolin will begin employment at CarMax on November 26, 2007.
Margolin, 54, will be responsible for directing and managing the company’s legal activities, serving as chief legal advisor to senior management, and ensuring corporate governance and regulatory compliance. M... |
| October 23, 2007 CarMax Board Elects New Directors |
| RICHMOND, Va. (October 23, 2007)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:KMX) announced today that its board of directors has elected Shira D. Goodman, executive vice president of marketing at Staples, Inc., and Ronald E. Blaylock, founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Blaylock & Company, Inc., to membership on the board.
Goodman, 46, joined Staples in 1992 and has held a variety of positions of increasing responsibility in general management and marketing prior to her promotion to executive vice... |
| October 22, 2007 CarMax Brings 90 New Jobs in Omaha |
| Retailer Known for Hiring Outside the Auto Industry Accepting Applications
RICHMOND, Va. (October 22, 2007)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars and a FORTUNE 2007 "100 Best Companies to Work For," is currently recruiting for approximately 90 job positions for the company’s new store in Omaha, Nebraska. The new 36,330 square foot superstore opens on December 13, 2007 at 17606 Burt Street in Omaha and is CarMax’s first store in Nebraska. Applications ar... |
| October 15, 2007 CarMax Wins Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics from Maryland Better Business Bureau |
| RICHMOND, Va. (October 15, 2007)— CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, has won the Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics from the Greater Maryland Better Business Bureau (BBB). Maryland CarMax stores that received this honor are located in Laurel and White Marsh.
“Winning the prestigious Torch Award is a tremendous honor for CarMax,” said Dan Johnston, vice president of the Mid-Atlantic region of CarMax. “Our company was founded on integrity and our pract... |
| October 15, 2007 CarMax Foundation Awards $ 174,500 in Grants to Richmond Area Organizations |
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RICHMOND, Va. (October 15, 2007)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, announced today that the CarMax Foundation has awarded $174,500 in grants to Richmond area nonprofit organizations. Today's announcement reinforces CarMax's commitment to funding education and youth leadership programs that make Richmond a better place for families to live and work.
The Richmond area grant awardees include:
Friends Association for Children - $45,000 for the Leader... |
| October 05, 2007 New CarMax Store in Gastonia, North Carolina Opens |
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RICHMOND, Va. (October 5, 2007) - CarMax, Inc., (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, officially opened its new store in Gastonia, North Carolina today. The new CarMax superstore is located at 1600 Remount Road in Gastonia. The store is 45,890 square-feet, employs more than 110 associates, and stocks 300 to 400 vehicles of nearly every make and model. This is the first CarMax store in Gastonia.
"We have revolutionized the way consumers buy cars," said Tom Folliard, ... |
| October 01, 2007 CarMax Breaks Ground on the First of Two Stores in Phoenix, Arizona |
| RICHMOND, Va. (October 1, 2007)—CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, has begun construction on a new CarMax superstore in Phoenix, Arizona. This is the first of two stores that CarMax will be opening in the Phoenix area next year; we expect to start construction on the second store, located in Tolleson, soon. CarMax currently operates one store in Tucson.
The CarMax superstore, located in Gilbert, is expected to open in 2008 and will provide approximate... |
| October 01, 2007 CarMax Breaks Ground on First Store in Hunstville, Alabama |
| RICHMOND, Va. (October 1, 2007)—CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, has begun construction on a new CarMax superstore in Huntsville, Alabama. The new store will be the first CarMax location in Huntsville and the second CarMax location in Alabama. CarMax currently operates one store in Birmingham.
The Huntsville CarMax superstore is expected to open in 2008 and will provide approximately 60 to 75 jobs. The 35,965-square-foot superstore will... |
| October 01, 2007 CarMax Breaks Gournd on First Store in Colorado Springs |
| RICHMOND, Va. (October 1, 2007)—CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, has begun construction on the first CarMax superstore in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is the retailer’s first store in the state of Colorado.
The new Colorado Springs CarMax store is expected to open in 2008 and will provide between 60 to 75 jobs. The new 36,000-square-foot superstore will be built at 4050 Tutt Boulevard on more than 13 acres of land.
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| October 01, 2007 CarMax Awards Automotive Scholarships to Three High School Graduates |
| Recipients Residents Of Lawrenceville, Georgia; Richmond, Virginia; and Overland Park, Kansas
RICHMOND, Va. (October 1, 2007) – CarMax, Inc., (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, announced today that three high school graduates each received a $2,000 CarMax Operations Scholarship. The CarMax Operations Scholarship was established to benefit students interested in pursuing a career in Automotive Technology or Auto Collision.
The recipients of the scholarshi... |
| September 28, 2007 New CarMax Store in Newport News, Virginia Opens |
| RICHMOND, Va. (September 28, 2007) - CarMax, Inc., (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, officially opened its new store in Newport News, Virginia today. The new CarMax superstore is located at 12966 Jefferson Avenue in Newport News. The store is 20,470 square-feet, employs more than 60 associates, and stocks 300 to 400 vehicles of nearly every make and model. This is the second CarMax store in the Hampton Roads area and the seventh CarMax store in Virginia.
"We have revol... |
| September 24, 2007 CarMax Brings 90 New Jobs to San Diego Area |
| Retailer Known for Hiring Outside the Auto Industry Accepting Applications
RICHMOND, Va. (September 24, 2007)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is currently recruiting for approximately 90 job positions for the company’s new store in San Diego, California. The new 20,470 square foot superstore opens on November 8, 2007 at 7766 Balboa Avenue and is CarMax’s first store in San Diego. Applications are now being accepted for the new positions on the retai... |
| September 17, 2007 CarMax Brings 85 New Jobs to Riverside Area |
| Retailer Known for Hiring Outside the Auto Industry Accepting Applications
RICHMOND, Va. (September 17, 2007)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is currently recruiting for approximately 85 job positions for the company’s new store in Riverside, California. The new 17,221 square foot superstore opens on November 7, 2007 at 7980 Auto Drive in Riverside and is CarMax’s first store in Riverside. Applications are now being accepted for the new positions on... |
| September 12, 2007 CarMax to Open Car Buying Center in Bradenton, Florida |
| Store Exclusively Focused on Buying Customer Cars
RICHMOND, Va. (September 12, 2007)-CarMax, Inc., (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, will open a third Car Buying Center in the United States exclusively dedicated to buying cars from customers. The Bradenton CarMax Car Buying Center will be located at 3808 14th Street West in Bradenton and is expected to open this month. This is the retailer’s first Car Buying Center located in Bradenton, Florida.
"The CarMax Ca... |
| September 12, 2007 CarMax Breaks Ground on First Store in Charleston, South Carolina |
| RICHMOND, Va. (September 12, 2007)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, has begun construction on first CarMax superstore in Charleston, South Carolina.
The Charleston CarMax store is expected to open in 2008 and will provide between 60 to 70 jobs. The new 13,791 square-foot superstore will be built on Savannah Highway at Savage Road in Charleston on more than seven acres of land.
"CarMax is opening stores in growing markets like Charleston throughout the c... |
| September 07, 2007 New CarMax Store in Roswell, Georgia Opens |
| Fifth Store in Greater Atlanta Area
RICHMOND, Va. (September 7, 2007) - CarMax, Inc., (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, officially opened its new store in Roswell, Georgia today. The new CarMax superstore is located at 11450 Alpharetta Highway in Roswell. The store is 20,470 square-feet, employs more than 70 associates, and stocks 300 to 400 vehicles of nearly every make and model. This is the fifth CarMax store in the Greater Atlanta area.
"We have revolut... |
| August 28, 2007 CarMax Advises How to Avoid Flood-Damaged Cars |
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RICHMOND, Va. (August 28, 2007)-In the wake of recent flooding, CarMax, Inc., (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, is advising consumers on how to avoid purchasing flood-damaged vehicles.
"Consumers should be aware that some businesses and individuals may try to sell salvaged and flood-damaged cars without revealing the vehicle history," said David Claeys, purchasing manager for CarMax in Richmond, Virginia. "Flood-damaged cars that are not structurally or mechanical... |
| August 21, 2007 Top Cars for College Students; CarMax and Drivers Edge Recommend Best Vehicles for Safety and Reliability |
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RICHMOND, Va. (August 21, 2007)-If your college student’s back to school list includes a car, you will want to know which vehicles are recommended for young drivers. To help students and parents find the best car, CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, and Driver’s Edge, a national nonprofit organization providing youth driver education, have teamed up to recommend the top cars for college students.
"It’s pretty tough to come up with a list of cars that w... |
| August 21, 2007 CarMax Breaks Ground on New Store in San Antonio, Texas |
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RICHMOND, Va. (August 21, 2007)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, has begun construction on a new CarMax superstore in San Antonio, Texas. The new store will be the second CarMax location in the San Antonio area.
This second San Antonio CarMax superstore is expected to open in 2008 and will provide approximately 100 jobs. The new 13,169 square-foot superstore will be built at 11880 IH 35 North in San Antonio on more than 10 acres of land.
"CarMax is... |
| August 13, 2007 CarMax Brings 60 New Jobs to Newport News Area |
| Retailer Known for Hiring Outside the Auto Industry Accepting Applications
RICHMOND, Va. (August 13, 2007)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is currently recruiting for approximately 60 job positions for the company’s new store in Newport News, Virginia. The new 20,400 square foot superstore opens on September 28, 2007 at 12966 Jefferson Avenue. This is CarMax’s first store in Newport News and it’s second store in the Hampton Roads area. Applicatio... |
| August 13, 2007 CarMax Brings 110 New Jobs to Gastonia Area |
| Retailer Known for Hiring Outside the Auto Industry Accepting Applications
RICHMOND, Va. (August 13, 2007)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is currently recruiting for approximately 110 job positions for the company’s new store in Gastonia, North Carolina. The new 45,800 square foot superstore opens on October 5, 2007 at 1600 Remount Road. It is CarMax’s first store in Gastonia, and it’s third store in the Greater Charlotte area. Applications are ... |
| August 06, 2007 Buying a Car Remains a Hassle for Women |
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RICHMOND, Va. (August 6, 2007) – Buying a car remains a hassle for women, according to a recent poll conducted by CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars. The poll, conducted on the company’s website, shows little improvement in women’s biggest gripes from previous years in which the poll was conducted.
This year more than 12,000 women were surveyed on carmax.com to share the things they lacked during their car-buying experiences. Their respons... |
| August 03, 2007 CarMax Foundation Awards $ 100,000 Grant to Promote Youth Driver Education |
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RICHMOND, Va. (August 3, 2007)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, announced today that the CarMax Foundation has awarded Driver’s Edge a $100,000 grant for its national young driver education program. Driver’s Edge is a nonprofit organization developed to help address the high number of youth-related automobile collisions and fatalities in the United States. The unique program provides free behind-the-wheel defensive driving and collision avoidance inst... |
| August 01, 2007 New CarMax Store in Torrance, California Opens |
| RICHMOND, Va. (August 1, 2007) - CarMax, Inc., (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, officially opened its new store in Torrance, California today. The new CarMax superstore is located at 18020 Hawthorne Boulevard in Torrance. The store is 17,200 square-feet, employs more than 100 associates, and stocks 300 to 400 vehicles of nearly every make and model. This is the seventh CarMax store in the Los Angeles area.
"We have revolutionized the way consumers buy cars," sai... |
| July 23, 2007 Carmax Brings 70 New Jobs to Roswell Area |
| Retailer Known for Hiring Outside the Auto Industry Accepting Applications
RICHMOND, Va. (July 23, 2007)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is currently recruiting for approximately 70 job positions for the company’s new store in Roswell, Georgia. The new 20,470 square foot superstore opens on September 7, 2007 at 11450 Alpharetta Highway in Roswell and is CarMax’s fifth store in the Atlanta area. Applications are now being accepted for the new positio... |
| July 19, 2007 Rchmond Mayor, CarMax Annoucne New Partnership |
| (Richmond, VA)- Richmond Mayor L. Douglas Wilder and CarMax CEO Tom Folliard announced today a new partnership to give 330 children in Richmond the opportunity to play basketball this summer.
With more than $100,000 in support from CarMax, Inc. and the CarMax Foundation, the City has renovated two public basketball courts at its Pine Camp Arts and Community Center and will kick off a new summer youth basketball league with 33 teams, including four all-girl teams.
“We are extremely ple... |
| July 19, 2007 Carmax Awards $5,000 Math and Science Scholarship Award to Clover Hill High School Graduate |
| Richmond, Va. (July 19, 2007)—CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, announced today that Charles Eger of Chester, Virginia has received the first $5,000 CarMax Math and Science Scholarship. Charles, a 2007 graduate of Clover Hill High School in Chesterfield County, plans to major in Aerospace and Ocean Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University this fall.
The CarMax Math and Science scholarship was established to benefit graduati... |
| June 18, 2007 CarMax Brings 90 New Jobs to Torrance Area |
| RICHMOND, Va. (June 18, 2007)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is currently recruiting for approximately 90 job positions for the company’s new store in Torrance, California. The new 17,000 square foot superstore opens on August 1, 2007 at 18020 Hawthorne Avenue in Torrance and is CarMax’s seventh store in the Los Angeles area. Applications are now being accepted for the new positions on the retailer’s website at www.carmax.com.
Who is CarMax Hiring?
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| June 14, 2007 CarMax Wins Best Overall Company Stevie Award at the 5th Annual American Business Awards |
| RICHMOND, Va., (June 14, 2007) CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, won a Stevie Award for Best Overall Company at the 2007 American Business Awards this week. More than 2,000 entries from companies of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted for consideration
Hailed as “the business world’s own Oscars” (New York Post, April 27, 2005), The American Business Awards are the only national, all-encompassing awards program honoring great per... |
| June 14, 2007 Carmax Awarded Maryland "Workplace Excellence" Seal of Approval for Third Consecutive Year |
| RICHMOND, Va., (June 14, 2007) CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, has been selected by the Alliance for Workplace Excellence as a 2007 Workplace Excellence Seal of Approval Recipient. CarMax, which has over 1,000 associates in Maryland, has received this award for the third consecutive year. An award ceremony was held today at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Maryland.
“This honor acknowledges our continued commitment of putting ou... |
| May 21, 2007 CarMax Wants to Know: Is your Car ready for Summer Vacation? |
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RICHMOND, Va. (May 21, 2007) - As the weather heats up, many people are finalizing their plans for a summer vacation. While deciding on a destination and a place to stay comes first, CarMax technicians would argue that if you plan to drive, getting your vehicle ready for vacation is the most important aspect of your trip preparation. CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, has expert advice on how to make sure your car is as ready as you are for your next va... |
| May 03, 2007 Sanford, Florida CarMax Participates in Relay for Life |
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Richmond, Va. (May 3, 2007)— CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, participated in a Relay for Life event, which took place in Sanford, Florida on April 20, 2007. The event was held to benefit the American Cancer Society.
Sixteen CarMax associates and their families camped out in the Central Florida Zoological Society for twenty-four hours before the event. Associates were able to raise more than $1,880 in just two weeks. Money was raised through in-stor... |
| May 03, 2007 CarMax Wins Torch Award for Buisness Ethics from Metro Atlanta Better Business Bureau |
| CarMax Wins Award Second Year In A Row
RICHMOND, Va. (May 3, 2007)—CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, has won the Torch Award for Business Ethics from the Metro Atlanta, Athens and Northeast Georgia Better Business Bureau for the second year in a row. CarMax has four CarMax Auto Superstores in the greater Atlanta region, a CarMax Car Buying Center, and CarMax Auto Finance, the credit division that supports financing for all CarMax stores nationwide.... |
| May 03, 2007 Carmax Wins Pinacle Award for Excellence from Houston Better Business Bureau |
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RICHMOND, Va. (May 3, 2007)— CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, has won the Pinnacle Award for Business Ethics from the Houston Better Business Bureau. CarMax is the nation’s largest retailer of used cars with four store locations in the greater Houston, Texas area.
"We are honored to have received the Pinnacle Award," said Donna Wassel, Vice President of the Southwest Region of CarMax. "Receiving this honor reflects CarMax’s continued dedication to tr... |
| April 23, 2007 CarMax Launches Customer Ratings and Reviews on CarMax.com |
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RICHMOND, Va. (April 23, 2007)—CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used vehicles, announced today the addition of a customer ratings and reviews feature on carmax.com, which will help consumers make more informed car-buying decisions. By logging onto www.carmax.com/reviews, consumers can read and write reviews on specific makes and models included in CarMax’s nationwide inventory.
"We are committed to providing our customers with an unbeatable car-buying experien... |
| April 10, 2007 CarMax Foundation Awards more than $175,000 .00 in Grants to Richmond Area Organizations |
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RICHMOND, Va. (April 10, 2007)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, announced today that the CarMax Foundation has awarded more than $175,000 in grants to Richmond area nonprofit organizations. Today's announcement reinforces CarMax's commitment to funding programs that make Richmond a better place for families to live and work by focusing on education and youth leadership programs.
The Richmond area grant awardees include:
The Community Foundation S... |
| April 05, 2007 Carmax Enters Milwaukee with Two New Locations |
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RICHMOND, Va. (April 5, 2007) – CarMax, Inc., (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, officially opened two Milwaukee, Wisconsin area stores today. The Metro Parc store is located at 11011 W. Metro Boulevard in Milwaukee. The store is more than 20,000 square-feet in size and employs 65 associates. A second store also opened today in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The Waukesha store is located at 2441 Kossow Road with more than 17,000 square feet in size and employs 75 associates. ... |
| April 02, 2007 CarMax Technicians Provide "Spring Cleaning" Advice for Your car |
| How to Help Your Car Shake the Winter Blues
RICHMOND, Va. (April 2, 2007) – Spring has sprung and it’s time to help your car shake those winter blues. To help you out, CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, has expert advice on how you can spruce up your car for spring.
"The low winter temperatures can put additional stress on your vehicle," said Todd Gartner, ASE Master Technician Trainer for CarMax. "Colder temperatures can adversely affect different... |
| March 29, 2007 Carmax Opens its First Auto Superstore in Arizona |
| Tucson Store Employs 100
RICHMOND, Va. (March 29, 2007) - CarMax, Inc., (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, officially opened its first store in Tucson, Arizona today. The new CarMax superstore is located at 4755 North Oracle Road near Tucson Mall. The store is more than 50,000 square feet in size and employs approximately 100 associates. This is the first CarMax store in Arizona.
"We have revolutionized the way consumers buy cars," said Tom Folliard, president ... |
| March 27, 2007 CarMax Home office Receives National Green Building Designation |
| First Virginia Company with a LEED Silver Certified Corporate Headquarters
RICHMOND, Va. (March 27, 2007)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, announced today that its home office in Richmond, Virginia has received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED is the USGBC’s leading edge system for designing and constructing the world’s greenest and energy efficient buildings. C... |
| March 01, 2007 Jacksonville Resident Helps Stranded Mother and Child Wins CarMax Above and Beyond Award |
| RICHMOND, Va. (March 1, 2007)—CarMax, Inc., the nation’s largest retailer of used vehicles, is pleased to announce that Will Gaines, Reconditioning Associate at the CarMax Jacksonville store, was honored with the CarMax "Above and Beyond" award for coming to the aid of a stranded customer and her child.
Recently, Operations Manager John Willis received a call from a customer who was stranded on the Interstate 9 A South due to an overheating car. Associate Will Gaines immediately offered to h... |
| March 01, 2007 CarMax Breaks Ground on New Store in Omaha |
| RICHMOND, Va. (March 1, 2007)—CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, began construction on its new CarMax superstore in Omaha, Nebraska this week. The new store will be the first CarMax location in Nebraska.
The Omaha CarMax superstore is expected to open in the fall of 2007 and will provide approximately 100 jobs. The new 36,000 square-foot superstore will be built in the 17,000 block of Burt Street in Omaha on more than 12 acres of land.
"CarMax is opening ... |
| February 28, 2007 CarMax to Open Car Buying Center in Raleigh |
| Second Store of its Kind Exclusively Focused on Buying Customer Cars
RICHMOND, Va. (February 28, 2007)—CarMax, Inc., (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, will open a second Car Buying Center exclusively dedicated to buying cars from customers. The Raleigh CarMax Car Buying Center will be located at 3809 Capital Boulevard and is expected to open this spring. The retailer’s first Car Buying Center is located in Atlanta, Georgia.
"The CarMax Car Buying Center will p... |
| February 21, 2007 Second CarMax in Austin, Texas Opens |
| RICHMOND, Va. (February 21, 2007) - CarMax, Inc., (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, officially opened its second store in Austin, Texas today. The new CarMax superstore is located at 4400 South Interstate Highway 35 in Austin. The store is 20,000 square-feet, employs more than 60 associates and stocks 300 to 400 vehicles of nearly every make and model. This is the second CarMax store in Austin.
"We have revolutionized the way consumers buy cars," said Tom Folliard, pre... |
| February 20, 2007 First CarMax in Fresno, California Opens |
| RICHMOND, Va. (February 20, 2007) - CarMax, Inc., (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, officially opened its first store in Fresno, California today. The new CarMax superstore is located at 7180 North Palm Avenue in Fresno. The store is 45,400 square-feet, employs more than 100 associates and stocks 350 to 500 vehicles of nearly every make and model. This is the eighth CarMax store in California.
"We have revolutionized the way consumers buy cars," said Tom Folliard, pres... |
| February 20, 2007 CarMax Foundation Awards $100,000 Grant to Safe America Foundation |
| RICHMOND, Va. (February 20, 2007)— CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, announced today that the CarMax Foundation has awarded the Safe America Foundation a $100,000 grant to help fund a teen driver safety campaign. The campaign will include educational clinics offered during a multi-city tour across the country. The grant will also be used to help promote the Safe America website, www.skidzz.com, that allows teens to learn driving safety using a hands-on a... |
| February 16, 2007 New CarMax in East Haven, Connecticut Opens |
| RICHMOND, Va. (February 16, 2007) - CarMax, Inc., (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, officially opened its new store in East Haven, Connecticut today. The new CarMax superstore is located at 121 Frontage Road in East Haven. The store is 20,000 square-feet, employs more than 50 associates and stocks 300 to 400 vehicles of nearly every make and model. This is the second CarMax store in Connecticut.
"We have revolutionized the way consumers buy cars," said Tom Folliard, pr... |
| February 13, 2007 CarMax Foundation Helps Expand Madd College Program with $150,000 Grant |
| RICHMOND, Va. (February 13, 2007)-CarMax, Inc. and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) announced today that the CarMax Foundation has granted $150,000 to MADD to establish five new student-led UMADD chapters and to support existing UMADD chapters on college campuses across the country. The CarMax Foundation is the founding sponsor of the UMADD program, and it has provided a total of $400,000 in funding since 2004.
"All too often, underage alcohol use and binge drinking is accepted as a rite... |
| February 12, 2007 Carmax Brings More Than 140 New Jobs to Milwaukee |
| Retailer Known for Hiring Outside the Auto Industry Accepting Applications
RICHMOND, Va. (February 12, 2007)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is currently recruiting for more than 140 job positions in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Applications are now being accepted for the new positions on the retailer’s website at www.carmax.com.
CarMax will open two new superstores in Milwaukee on April 5, 2007. The CarMax Metro Parc store, located at 11011 West Metro... |
| February 06, 2007 CarMax Provides Expert Advice on Maintaining Your Car Battery |
| RICHMOND, Va., (February 6, 2007)-Replacing a car battery can be a hassle. That’s why CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, wants you to know how to keep your car battery in top-notch condition.
"Unfortunately, the automotive battery is one of many highly abused, seldom maintained, but very important parts on the modern automobile," said Juan Crespo, ASE Master Technician for CarMax. "Usually no attention is paid to the battery unless it is suspected of causin... |
| February 05, 2007 Carmax Brings 100 New Jobs to Tucson |
| Retailer Known for Hiring Outside the Auto Industry Accepting Applications
RICHMOND, Va. (February 5, 2007)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is currently recruiting for approximately 100 job positions for the company’s new store in Tucson, Arizona. The new 50,000 square foot superstore opens on March 29, 2007 at 4755 North Oracle Road near Tucson Mall and is CarMax’s first store in Arizona. Applications are now being accepted for the new positions on... |
| January 24, 2007 Carmax Celebrates Sale of Two Million Car |
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RICHMOND, Va. (January 24, 2007)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is celebrating the sale of its two millionth car. CarMax pioneered the used car superstore concept by introducing consumers to its no-hassle, no-haggle car buying experience in September 1993 at its first store in Richmond, Virginia. Today, CarMax has 74 used car superstores in 22 states. CarMax sold its one millionth car in the summer of 2003.
"I’m thankful to the more than 12,000 Ca... |
| January 08, 2007 Carmax Named One of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by Fortune Magazine for the Third Year in a Row |
| RICHMOND, Va. (January 8, 2007)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, has been named by FORTUNE magazine as one of its 2007 "100 Best Companies to Work For." This is the third consecutive year CarMax has been named to the prestigious list. CarMax ranks No. 88 on the list for 2007, which is up from a ranking of No. 93 in 2006.
The list and related stories appear in the January 22nd issue of FORTUNE, available on newsstands January 15th and at www.fortune.com on... |
| January 08, 2007 Carmax Brings 60 New Jobs to Austin |
| Retailer Known for Hiring Outside the Auto Industry Accepting Applications
RICHMOND, Va. (January 8, 2007)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is currently recruiting for approximately 60 job positions for the company’s new store in Austin, Texas. The new 20,000 square foot superstore opens on February 23, 2007 at 4400 South Interstate Highway 35 and is CarMax’s second store in Austin. Applications are now being accepted for the new positions on the ret... |
| January 03, 2007 CarMax Brings 50 New Jobs to New Haven |
| Retailer Known for Hiring Outside the Auto Industry Accepting Applications
RICHMOND, Va. (January 3, 2007)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is currently recruiting for approximately 50 job positions for the company’s new store in New Haven, Connecticut. The new 20,000 square foot superstore opens on February 16, 2007 at 121 Frontage Road, where I 95 meets with Route 1 and is CarMax’s second store in Connecticut. Applications are now being accepted fo... |
| January 03, 2007 CarMax Brings 100 New Jobs to Fresno |
| Retailer Known for Hiring Outside the Auto Industry Accepting Applications
RICHMOND, Va. (January 3, 2007)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is currently recruiting for approximately 100 job positions for the company’s new store in Fresno, California. The new 45,400 square foot superstore opens on February 20, 2007 on 7180 North Palm Avenue and is CarMax’s first store in Fresno. Applications are now being accepted for the new positions on the retailer... |