There are 18 article(s) tagged AutoZone:

• May 2020

  • COVID-19 crimps AutoZone profits, stalls sales growth

    AutoZone chairman, president and chief executive Bill Rhodes said he's "quite bullish" on the Memphis-based auto-parts retailer's future, despite short-term headwinds from COVID-19.

    By Wayne Risher May 26, 2020

• April 2020

  • AutoZone suspends share buybacks, adds emergency time off for workers

    Memphis-based auto parts retailer has added emergency time off benefit for employees, temporarily suspended share buybacks and restructured borrowing capabilities.

    By Wayne Risher April 07, 2020

• March 2020

  • Updated: Weather affected AutoZone Q2 results, coronavirus could hurt sales

    President and CEO Bill Rhodes cites mild winter in portions of the U.S. for sales that fell short of consensus estimates. 

    By Christin Yates March 03, 2020

• January 2020

  • AutoZone files for $12M renovation of Downtown historic buildings

    AutoZone's plan to speed fulfillment of vehicle parts includes expanding into the historic Cotton Row buildings across Front Street from its headquarters.

    By Tom Bailey January 31, 2020

• December 2019

  • AutoZone beats estimates in first quarter of fiscal year

    AutoZone beats on revenue, earnings estimates in first quarter, plans to 70 to 90 hub or megahub stores over the next several years, CEO says.

    By Christin Yates December 10, 2019

• November 2019

  • Habitat build day honors heroes while helping those in need

    Everyone was a hero Friday, Nov. 8, as U.S. military members and first responders joined forces with AutoZone volunteers and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis to help build six homes in the Castalia Heights neighborhood.

    By Erinn Figg November 08, 2019

• September 2019

  • AutoZone reports record sales for fiscal year 2019

    AutoZone Inc. has reported net sales of $4.0 billion for its fourth quarter (17 weeks) that ended Aug. 31, 2019, an increase of 12.1% from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 (16 weeks).

    By Christin Yates September 24, 2019

• July 2019

  • New Memphis hosts luncheon to celebrate impact of local internships

    New Memphis invited interns and their bosses to a luncheon in celebration of its Launch program, which focuses on providing businesses with resources to hire and retain young talent.

    By Jared Boyd July 25, 2019

  • WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational preview, but without the golf

    Even the most casual golf fan should have plenty to do at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational this week.

    By Drew Hill July 23, 2019

• June 2019

  • AutoZone secures tax abatement for Downtown expansion

    AutoZone is approved for a tax incentive to expand its Downtown presence into a “campus environment.”

    By Michelle Corbet June 20, 2019

  • AutoZone plans expansion, $145M investment Downtown

    AutoZone seeks a 15-year tax incentive in return for expanding its Downtown Memphis presence with a $145 million investment and addition of 130 jobs.

    By Tom Bailey June 15, 2019

• May 2019

  • AutoZone adds Dollar General board chairman to its board

    AutoZone adds board member with significant retail experience.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff May 20, 2019

  • Tipping Point: AutoZone’s cheer-worthy company culture

    A pillar of AutoZone culture is its willingness to partner with community organizations and encourage employee philanthropic giving and engagement.

    By Anna Cox Thompson May 08, 2019

• April 2019

  • E-commerce powers rising brand value for FedEx, UPS, study says

    A consultant that places values on commercial brands picked four Memphis companies and nine in Tennessee for its ranking of 500 most valuable brands. FedEx was No. 34.

    By Wayne Risher April 03, 2019

• March 2019

  • Tipping Point: Turning passion into action

    Venki Mandapati enjoyed helping students with resumes and job interviews so much that he launched Careerquo, which helps students connect with mentors to pursue their careers.

    By Christin Yates March 21, 2019

• December 2018

  • Wagner Place a key piece in connecting visitors to riverfront

    With a photo of a vehicle-filled surface parking lot projected on the screen, Carol Coletta asked Downtown Memphis Commission board members to look at the current condition of Wagner Place.

    By Michelle Corbet December 05, 2018

• November 2018

  • Rosters announced for AutoZone Liberty Bowl high school all-star game

    Here are the rosters for the 17th AutoZone Liberty Bowl high school all-star game presented by ARS Conway Services and the Tennessee Highway Safety Office.

    By John Varlas November 13, 2018

• October 2018

  • Manassas’ Coleman, Harding’s Allen tabbed for AutoZone all-star game

    Carl Coleman has had his fair share of success at Manassas, taking the Tigers to five playoff appearances which includes a a trip to the Class 2A quarterfinals in 2015 – the school’s deepest run ever.

    By John Varlas October 10, 2018