Autozone Cardinal Valencia (2024)

FAQs

Why did AutoZone change its name? ›

In 1987, as a result of an infringement suit by Radio Shack, Auto Shack changed its name to AutoZone. After taking Malone & Hyde private, Hyde sold the company in 1988 to Fleming Companies, based in Oklahoma City.

The Vanguard Group, Inc. owns AutoZone, but a number of companies hold a stake in AutoZone. Here is a list of some of the top companies that are AutoZone stockholders and their stake percentages: The Vanguard Group, Inc.

Advance Auto Parts Inc. will become the largest auto-parts retailer in North America with a $2.04 billion cash deal to buy Carquest Auto Parts chain parent company General Parts International Inc. The combined company will have annual sales of $9.2 billion, pushing it just past Memphis, Tenn. -based AutoZone Inc.

Total stores number 3,219 in 48 states and 49 in Mexico.

AutoZone is charged with illegally disposing of millions of hazardous waste items, including used motor oil and automotive fluids, at landfills not authorized to accept hazardous waste. California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced an $11 million settlement against Memphis, Tennessee-based AutoZone Inc.

Here at AutoZone, we are enriched with the culture of service, to both our customers and employees (called “AutoZoners”) alike. Each AutoZoner works hard to LIVE the Pledge and share their passion for WOW!

CSK Auto became a publicly traded company in March 1998, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and grew through a combination of acquisitions and organic growth. It was acquired in 2008 by O'Reilly Automotive. CSK Auto, Inc.

Vanguard owns the most shares of AutoZone (AZO).

Private equity investor Ethos has bought a controlling interest in Southern Africa-focused aftermarket automotive parts retailer and wholesaler AutoZone for an undisclosed amount.

Autozone is the largest auto parts chain with 5,914 locations in all 50 states.

Who is the AutoZone competitor? ›

AutoZone competitors include Delphi Technologies, Transamerican Auto Parts, O'Reilly Auto Parts, LKQ Corporation and Pep Boys.

Operations. There are over 6,000 NAPA Auto Parts stores in the United States. 1,142 NAPA stores are owned by Genuine Parts Company, and the remainder are independently owned. 15,000 NAPA AutoCare repair facilities are in operation which provide vehicle maintenance and repair services.