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  • july 4th 1979

    On July 4, 1979, the first store opened in Forrest City, Arkansas[6] under the name of Auto Shack.[7] Doc Crain was the store's first manager. Sales that first day totaled $300.00.

  • founded

    Founded: 1979, Forrest City, AR

  • 73 stores

    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.

  • 194 stores

    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.

  • 1986

    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, Tennessee store, 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.

  • loan--A-tool

    The Loan-A-Tool program begins allowing customers the ability to borrow specific tools for jobs. The 4th Distribution Center in Greenville, South Carolina opens. Total of stores is 339 in 15 states.

  • 459 stores

    In 1988, Auto Shack officially changed its name to AutoZone.[7] The first AutoZone store was in Enid, Oklahoma. 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.

  • 513 stores

    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.

  • 1991

    In 1991, its stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange using the ticker symbol "AZO." [7] It opened up at $27.50 a share. It was then valued at $1 billion. The 5th DC opens in Lafayette, Louisiana. The company also became the first auto parts retailer to register customer warranties in a computer database.

  • 1994

    In 1994, AutoZone began using satellites to facilitate communication between stores and the corporate office. Sales hit $1.5 billion.

  • 1,143 stores

    In 1995, AutoZone opened its 1,000th store 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.[8]

  • 1996

    1996 was the year when the Internet era arrived at the company, when AutoZone opened its company Web site. The new commercial program debuted in Germantown, Tennessee. ALLDATA, a software company that provides automotive diagnostic and repair information was acquired.[9]

  • Pitt Hyde retired

    Pitt Hyde retired as chairman and CEO in 1997.[7] John Adams became the new chairman and CEO.

  • 1999 info

    1998 AutoZone acquired 112 Auto Palace stores in 6 states in the northeastern United States,43 TruckPro LPstores 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 BoysManny, Moe & Jack.The company began a process of internationalization with their first store abroad, which opened in NuevoLaredo,Mexico AutoZone closed the 1990s by debuting at the Fortune 500 list in1999.

  • 263 stores

    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.

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  • info

    AutoZone has over 5,006 stores across the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. The company is based in Memphis, Tennessee