Originally named Auto Shack, AutoZone opened its first store in Arkansas in 1979, selling light truck and auto parts. Nowadays, the company operates nearly 6,800 stores in the United States (U.S.), Mexico, and Brazil. In addition to on-site locations, AutoZone distributes auto parts online through various websites. Additionally, many U.S. stores also offer a Pickup In-Store option, allowing customers to place orders for accessories and components on the website and have it delivered to an AutoZone store near them.
The Memphis-headquartered company is one of the largest automotive aftermarket retailers and installers in the U.S. with more than 17 billion U.S. dollars of
retail sales in 2023.
AutoZone's store network continues to grow
Between 2010 and 2023, the
number of AutoZone's stores increased by almost 54 percent. While in 2010, the company had some 4,600 stores worldwide, in 2023, AutoZone was operating over 7,100 stores globally. Around 88 percent of all AutoZone's stores were
located in the U.S. in 2023. In the same period, the average profitability of the company's stores increased as well. In 2023,
AutoZone reported average net sales per store of more than 2.4 million U.S. dollars.
AutoZone's biggest competitors
In the United States, AutoZone's prime competitors include Magna International, O'Reilly, Advance Auto Parts and Pep Boys - Manny, Moe and Jack. In 2023,
O'Reilly generated a revenue of 15.8 billion U.S. dollars, while
Advance Auto Parts reported a revenue of nearly 11.3 billion U.S. dollars.
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