MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 27, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO), the nation's leading auto parts retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories, announced today that it has been awarded the Automotive Parts and Supplies contract for the State of Kansas as part of a multi-vendor award.

After a competitive analysis, the State of Kansas Department of Administration made the decision to adopt AutoZone's contract offering for the State of Kansas contract #11770. The contract award will allow state agencies and local municipalities in the State of Kansas the opportunity to realize the cost savings provided on all of the products offered under the AutoZone contract. The contract commenced on January 1, 2009 with a 3-year term that expires on December 31, 2011.

"We look forward to working with the state agencies and local government entities in Kansas to help lower their costs while providing an extraordinary level of product quality and service. The entire AutoZone Commercial team is looking forward to the opportunity to grow our business in the State of Kansas with the AutoZone WOW! customer service model," said Larry Roesel, Senior Vice President of AutoZone Commercial.

About AutoZone:

As of November 22, 2008, AutoZone sells auto and light truck parts, chemicals and accessories through 4,122 AutoZone stores in 48 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico in the U.S. and 150 stores in Mexico.

AutoZone is the leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the United States. Each 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, and service stations. AutoZone also sells the ALLDATA brand diagnostic and repair software. On the web, AutoZone sells diagnostic and repair information, and auto and light truck parts through www.autozone.com. AutoZone does not derive revenue from automotive repair or installation.

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