| AutoZone, Inc. | |
| | Type | Public (NYSE: AZO) | | Founded |
 Forrest City, Arkansas, USA (1979) | | Headquarters |
Memphis, Tennessee, USA | | Key people | Pitt Hyde, Founder
William C. Rhodes III, Chairman, President, and CEO
William T. Giles, CFO | | Industry | Retail | | Products | Automotive parts and accessories | | Revenue | ▲ US$6.1 billion (2007)[1] | | Net income | ▲ US$569.3 million (2006)[1] | | Employees | 55,000 (2007)[1] | | Website | www.autozone.com | AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) is a Fortune 300 corporation based in Memphis, Tennessee which is engaged primarily in the business of the retail sale of automotive parts and accessories. It was originally a division of Memphis-based wholesale grocer Malone & Hyde, and went under the name Auto Shack, which was changed after the Radio Shack company objected. After the sale of the grocery operation to the Fleming Companies of Oklahoma City, the name of the company was changed to AutoZone to reflect the new focus. AutoZone holds the naming rights to the downtown Memphis baseball stadium that is the home of the Memphis Redbirds of the Pacific Coast League. The company also sponsors the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. This article does not cite any references or sources. ...
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An exterior view of AutoZone Parks main entrance . AutoZone Park is a minor league baseball stadium located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee and the home of the Memphis Redbirds of the Pacific Coast League, the AAA affiliate of the St. ...
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AutoZone is incorporated in the state of Nevada. Its major competitors include Pep Boys, Advance Auto Parts, O'Reilly Auto Parts, and CSK Auto doing business as Schucks, Kragen, Murray's, and Checker Auto Parts, as well as CARQUEST and NAPA. Incorporation is: In business, incorporation is the creation of a corporation. ...
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History
The first AutoZone store was opened at Forrest City, Arkansas, in 1979, under the name of Auto Shack. Doc Crain was the store's first manager. The total day sales was $300.00 Forrest City is a city located in St. ...
In 1981, Express Parts or VDP is implemented to get the customers hard to find parts by special ordering them through wholesalers. Total stores was 73 in 7 states.
In 1984, the company became the first auto parts retailer to create a quality control program for its parts. Total stores was 194 in 13 states.
In 1985, Doc Crain coined the term WITTDTJR, which stands for "What it takes to do the job right." Total store count is 263 in 14 states.
By 1986, expansion had made the company grow into a large store chain across the South and the Midwest. That year, Darren Reltherford, manager of Auto Shack's Memphis branch, received the first Extra Miler award, which has since been given to AutoZoners who show their dedication to customer satisfaction by "going the extra mile" for customer service. The Duralast line of alternators and starters is released. The Loan-A-Tool program begins allowing customers the ability to borrow specific tools for jobs. The 4th Distribution Center in Greenville, SC opens. Total of stores is 339 in 15 states. For other uses, see Memphis (disambiguation). ...
In 1988, Auto Shack officially changed its name to AutoZone. This would mark the beginning of an era of large expansion for the company, as it would soon open stores in other areas across the United States. That year also, the company introduced WITT-JR, an electronic catalog used to look up parts and keep warranty information. Total of stores is now 459 in 16 states.
In 1989, the company began using a computerized store management system (SMS). The Duralast battery line is released consisting of Sub-Zero, Desert and long life. Total of stores is 513 in 17 states.
In 1991, its stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange. It opened up at $27.50 a share. It was then valued at $1 billion. The 5th DC opens in Lafayette, LA. The company also became the first auto parts retailer to register customer warranties in a computer database. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), nicknamed the Big Board, is a New York City-based stock exchange. ...
In 1994, AutoZone began using satellites to facilitate communication between stores and the corporate office. Sales hit $1.5 billion. This article is about artificial satellites. ...
In 1995, their 1,000th store was opened on Bardstown Road in Louisville, Kentucky. Also, the Duralast trademark made its debut with the Duralast and Duralast Gold batteries. Total of stores is now 1,143 in 26 states. Louisville redirects here. ...
1996 was the year when the Internet era arrived at the company, when AutoZone opened its company Web site. The new commercial program was debuted in Germantown, Tennessee. ALLDATA, a software company that provides automotive diagnostic and repair information was acquired. Germantown is a city in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States. ...
In 1998, AutoZone acquired 112 Auto Palace stores in six states in the northeastern United States, 43 TruckPro L.P. stores in 14 states, and 560 Chief Auto Parts Inc. stores in 5 states. At the commencement of fiscal 1999, AutoZone made another acquisition by purchasing 100 Express stores from The Pep Boys--Manny, Moe & Jack. The company began a process of internationalization with their first store abroad, which opened in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. AutoZone closed the 1990s by debuting at the Fortune 500 list in 1999. American Motors General Corporation agrees to put Duralast batteries in the '98 '99 and 2000 models of commercial Hummers. Chief Auto Parts was a brand of auto parts stores in Tennessee, Texas, Nevada, Arizona, Arkansas and California. ...
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Steve Odland became AutoZone's third CEO in 2001. AutoZone's Vision and Values are released. Vision: "Relentlessly creating the most exciting Zone for vehicle solutions!" AutoZone's value statements: Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Communication, Innovation, Initiative, Accountability, Thriftiness, Leadership, Excellence. Steve Odland has been Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Office Depot since early 2005. ...
In 2002, AutoZoners developed a network of "hub, feeder, and satellite" stores to have more product in the market area, while reducing inventory investment. Sales hit $5.32 billion.
In 2003, the Duralast tool line was introduced. This was a year of important negotiations for AutoZone, as the company partnered with other important auto parts industry companies, such as CarMax and Midas. AutoZone de Mexico opens the first DC in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. Total stores number 3,219 in 48 states and 49 in Mexico. CarMax is the United States largest used-car retailer. ...
In 2004, AutoZone celebrated its 25th anniversary and announced a corporate sponsorship agreement with auto racing association NASCAR. In addition, founder Pitt Hyde was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame. Pitt Hyde set a precedent as the first aftermarket retailer in the Automotive Hall of Fame. Juuso Pykälistö driving a Peugeot 206 World Rally Car at the 2003 Swedish rally Racing cars redirects here. ...
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In 2005, William C. Rhodes III was named President and CEO. Steve Odland left to become the Chairman and CEO of Office Depot. Office Depot (NYSE: ODP) is one of the worlds leading suppliers of office products and services. ...
In 2007, AutoZone will sponsor Kevin Harvick & Timothy Peters in the NASCAR Busch Series For the racing team owned by Kevin Harvick and his wife Delana, see Kevin Harvick Incorporated. ...
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In 2007, AutoZone opened their 4,000th store in Houston, Texas. Sales hit $6.2 billion. Houston redirects here. ...
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