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AutoZone Finalizes Purchase Of Express Stores From Pep Boys

22 October 1998

AutoZone Finalizes Purchase Of Express Stores From Pep Boys

    MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 21 -- AutoZone, Inc. , has
finalized its acquisition of 100 Express store locations from Pep Boys, John
C. Adams Jr., chairman and CEO of AutoZone, announced today. Plans for the
acquisition were announced on October 5, 1998.
    AutoZone sells auto and light truck parts, chemicals and accessories
through 2,114 AutoZone stores in 38 states and 543 Chief stores in 5 states.
AutoZone also sells heavy-duty truck parts through 43 TruckPro stores in 14
states, and automotive diagnostic and repair software through ALLDATA.