Business
AutoZone Inc. said it has completed its $280-million acquisition of Chief Auto Parts Inc.
July 1, 1998
Autos
The nation’s largest automotive parts retailer has agreed to pay California and four counties $1.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of mishandling used motor oil and overcharging customers.
June 9, 2007
Retailer AutoZone Stores Inc. should pay $185 million in punitive damages for unlawfully demoting and firing a female employee who complained about gender and pregnancy discrimination, a federal jury in San Diego ruled.
Nov. 18, 2014
AutoZone Inc., a rapidly expanding car parts chain with more than 2,000 stores, said Monday that it will acquire Chief Auto Parts Inc., the largest auto parts chain in Southern California, for about $280 million in cash and debt assumption.
May 12, 1998
AutoZone Inc., the largest U.S. auto-parts retailer, said John Adams has decided to resign as chief executive to spend more time with his family, while staying on as chairman.
Sept. 22, 2000
AutoZone Inc. said Sunday it plans to shut down 30 to 60 stores nationally in the next few months as part of a review of stores that are not meeting performance standards.
June 11, 2001
Office Depot Inc., the nation’s second-largest office supply retailer, hired an auto parts executive as its chairman and chief executive, hoping to keep the momentum gained since his predecessor’s departure.
March 15, 2005
California
The state and three counties sue the auto-parts chain, saying it discharged hazardous waste in storm drains.
June 23, 2005
Retailing: In a lug-nut-eat-lug-nut world, the major chains are merging. And Southern California is at the center.
May 14, 1998
Retail: In a lug-nut-eat-lug-nut world, the major chains are merging. And Southern California is at the center of industry changes.
May 20, 1998