AutoZone

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Headquarters: 123 South Front St. Memphis, TN 38103 Employees: 30,800 CEO: William Rhodes Stock Symbol: AZO Website: http://www.autozone.com Career Site AutoZone is the nation's leading retailer of automotive parts and accessories with 4,000 stores in 48 states and the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. It also had 128 stores in Mexico. Each store carries an extensive line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, including new and remanufactured hard parts, maintenance items and accessories. Many stores also have a commercial sales program that provides commercial credit and prompt delivery of parts and other products to local, regional and national repair garages, dealers, and service stations. AutoZone also sells the ALLDATA brand diagnostic and repair software. In fiscal 2007, AutoZone reported sales of $6.1 billion and net income of $595.6 million. The company will open over 100 stores this year. History On July 4, 1979, the very first Auto Shack opened in Forrest City, AR. Doc Crain was the first store manager. The store was committed to quality control of its parts and products to customers. The company changed its name from Auto Shack to AutoZone in 1987 and went public on the NYSE in 1991. Benefits Some of the benefits offered by AutoZone: - 401(k) plans - Adoption assistance - ASE certification reimbursement - Credit union membership - Medical, dental and vision insurance - Company-provided life insurance - Long-term disability insurance - Matching gift program - Merchandise discounts - Short-term disability coverage - Stock purchase plan - Wal-Mart Pharmacy discount - Vacation - Paid Holidays - Tuition Reimbursement Plan - ASE Certification Preparation - ASE Testing Reimbursement Updated March 3, 2008