AutoZone Incentivizes AutoZoners To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine

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AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) has introduced a $100 incentive for employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This initiative is part of the company's commitment to improve the health and safety of its workforce and communities. To date, AutoZone has invested over $125 million to support its employees through pandemic-related challenges. The company operates 6,590 stores across the Americas and continues to prioritize the wellbeing of AutoZoners.

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• Introduced a $100 incentive for employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
• Invested over $125 million to support employees during the pandemic.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO), announces an incentive to encourage AutoZoners to get a COVID-19 vaccine. AutoZoners will receive an additional $100 after completing their COVID-19 vaccination. To date, AutoZone has invested more than $125 million to help AutoZoners deal with the challenges caused by COVID-19.

“The health and safety of AutoZoners, customers, and the communities we proudly serve is our top priority. AutoZoners’ response to COVID-19, throughout the entire organization, has been tremendous. As a company, we are removing any potential work-related barriers, strongly encouraging, and incentivizing AutoZoners to get a COVID-19 vaccine when they are eligible. Supporting AutoZoners is more than what we do, it is who we are,” said Bill Rhodes, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Customer Satisfaction.

About AutoZone:

As of November 21, 2020, the Company had 5,924 stores in the U.S., 621 stores in Mexico, and 45 stores in Brazil for a total store count of 6,590.

AutoZone is the leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the Americas. Each AutoZone store carries an extensive product line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, including new and remanufactured automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories, and non-automotive products. Many stores also have a commercial sales program that provides commercial credit and prompt delivery of parts and other products to local, regional and national repair garages, dealers, service stations and public sector accounts. We also have commercial programs in all stores in Mexico and Brazil. AutoZone also sells the ALLDATA brand diagnostic and repair software through www.alldata.com and www.alldatadiy.com. Additionally, we sell automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories and non-automotive products through www.autozone.com and our commercial customers can make purchases through www.autozonepro.com. We also provide product information on our Duralast branded products through www.duralastparts.com. AutoZone does not derive revenue from automotive repair or installation.

Contact Information:
Financial: Brian Campbell at (901) 495-7005, brian.campbell@autozone.com
Media: David McKinney at (901) 495-7951, david.mckinney@autozone.com 

FAQ

What is the COVID-19 vaccine incentive introduced by AutoZone (AZO)?

AutoZone has introduced a $100 incentive for employees who complete their COVID-19 vaccination.

How much has AutoZone invested to help employees during COVID-19?

AutoZone has invested over $125 million to assist employees with pandemic-related challenges.

How many stores does AutoZone operate?

As of November 21, 2020, AutoZone operated a total of 6,590 stores across the Americas.

What is AutoZone's commitment regarding employee health?

AutoZone's top priority is the health and safety of its employees, customers, and communities.