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AutoZone Vendor Summit Recognizes Contributions of Top Suppliers
AZOAutoZone(AZO) GlobeNewswire News Room·2024-06-05 11:00

Core Insights - AutoZone recognized 17 top suppliers at their annual Vendor Summit, highlighting exceptional performance and commitment to customer satisfaction [1][2][3] Group 1: Awards and Recognitions - JK Fenner was awarded the 2024 Vendor of the Year for outstanding customer service and commitment to product availability [1] - Seven vendors received the Extra Miler award for exceptional customer satisfaction and overcoming obstacles: Baofeng, Bearing-Tech, Encore, Gold, Highline Warren, True Parts Inc., and Valvoline [2] - Great Neck Saw Manufacturers, Inc. received The Ray of Hope award for community contributions, specifically for donations to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Memphis [2] - Reach Cooling was honored with the International Vendor of Excellence Award for their international market insights and training programs [2] - Seven vendors received the WITTDTJR® awards for enhancing the customer journey through product innovations and training investments: hitt BRANDS, Motorcar Parts of America, Moveras, Robert Bosch, LLC, Stryten Energy, Technical Chemical Company, and The NOCO Company [3] Group 2: Company Growth and Operations - During the quarter ended May 4, 2024, AutoZone opened 32 new stores in the U.S., 12 in Mexico, and one in Brazil, totaling 45 net new stores [4] - As of May 4, 2024, AutoZone operates 6,364 stores in the U.S., 763 in Mexico, and 109 in Brazil, amounting to a total of 7,236 stores [4] - AutoZone is a leading retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the Americas, offering a wide range of products for various vehicle types [5]