What is the purpose of AutoZone?
About Us. Since our founding AutoZone has been committed to providing the best parts, prices and customer service in the automotive aftermarket industry. We have a rich culture and history of going the Extra Mile for our customers and our community.
How big of a company is AutoZone?
AutoZone has 5,210 stores, 72,000 employees and $9.25 billion in annual revenue. Though that doesn’t mean much for AutoZone in the short term, down the road it may have to contend with a competitor that is its equal in capital and size.
Who made AutoZone?
Pitt Hyde
AutoZone/Founders
2004 – AutoZone founder, Pitt Hyde is inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame. Pitt set a standard as the first aftermarket retailer in the Automotive Hall of Fame.
Is AutoZone a private business?
1991: AutoZone becomes a publicly traded company. 1995: The 1,000th AutoZone store opens. 1999: AutoZone expands into Mexico.
What industry is AutoZone?
automotive parts
AutoZone, Inc. is an American retailer of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories, the largest in the United States….AutoZone.
| AutoZone headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee | |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | July 4, 1979 (as Auto Shack) Forrest City, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Founder | Pitt Hyde |
| Headquarters | Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
Who is the CEO of AutoZone?
William C. Rhodes III (Mar 13, 2005–)
AutoZone/CEO
Is AutoZone a corporation?
AutoZone, Inc. is an American retailer of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories, the largest in the United States. Founded in 1979, AutoZone has over 6,400 stores across the United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Brazil and the US Virgin Islands….AutoZone.
| AutoZone headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee | |
|---|---|
| Number of locations | 6,003 |
What type of company is AutoZone?
retailer
AutoZone, Inc. is an American retailer of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories, the largest in the United States. Founded in 1979, AutoZone has over 6,400 stores across the United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Brazil and the US Virgin Islands. The company is based in Memphis, Tennessee.
What type of employer is AutoZone?
Public company
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| AutoZone headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee | |
|---|---|
| Type | Public company |
| Traded as | NYSE: AZO S&P 500 component |
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | July 4, 1979 (as Auto Shack) Forrest City, Arkansas, U.S. |
Is AutoZone a Fortune 500 company?
AutoZone moved up 30 spots on the Fortune 500 list, going from 268 to 238. This is, in part, thanks to a 6.5% increase in revenue, and a record-breaking fourth quarter of 2020 that saw the retailer post its largest same store sales performance since 1991.
What is the revenue of AutoZone?
12.63 billion USD (Fiscal Year Ended August 29, 2020)
AutoZone/Revenue
What is Bill Rhodes salary?
$11,531,361
Compensation by Company
| Name And Title | Total Cash | Total Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| William C. Rhodes III Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer | Total Cash $3,991,849 | Total Compensation $11,531,361 |
| William T. Giles CFO/Executive Vice President, Finance & IT | Total Cash $1,775,328 | Total Compensation $3,960,163 |