AutoZone to Release Second Quarter Earnings on March 3

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 24, 2004 -- AutoZone , the nation's leading auto parts retailer, will release results for the second fiscal quarter ended February 14, 2004, before market open on Wednesday, March 3, 2004. Steve Odland, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, will host a one hour conference call on Wednesday, March 3, 2004, beginning at 10:00 a.m. (EST), to discuss the results of the quarter.

This call is being webcast and can be accessed, along with supporting slides, at AutoZone's website at www.autozoneinc.com . Investors may also listen to the call via the phone by dialing (210) 234-0004. In addition, a telephone replay will be available by dialing (402) 220-4124 through Wednesday, March 10, 2004 at 11:00 p.m. (EST).

About AutoZone:

As of November 22, 2003, AutoZone sells auto and light truck parts, chemicals and accessories through 3,259 AutoZone stores in 48 states plus the District of Columbia in the U.S. and 50 AutoZone stores in Mexico and also sells the ALLDATA brand automotive diagnostic and repair software. On the web, AutoZone sells diagnostic and repair information and auto and light truck parts through www.autozone.com .