MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 27, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO), the nation's leading auto parts retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories, will release results for its third quarter ended May 5, 2007, before market open on Tuesday, May 22, 2007. Additionally, the Company will host a one hour conference call on Tuesday, May 22, 2007, beginning at 10:00 a.m. (EDT), to discuss the results of the quarter.

This call is being web cast 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) 839-8923. In addition, a telephone replay will be available by dialing (203) 369-1211 through May 29, 2007, at 11:59 p.m. (EDT).

About AutoZone:

As of February 10, 2007, AutoZone sells auto and light truck parts, chemicals and accessories through 3,847 AutoZone stores in the United States plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico and 108 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.

CONTACT: AutoZone, Inc.
Media: Ray Pohlman
(901) 495-7962
ray.pohlman@autozone.com
Financial:
Brian Campbell
(901) 495-7005
brian.campbell@autozone.com