MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan 3, 2002 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:
AZO), the nation's largest auto parts retailer, today announced Michael G.
Archbold, 41, will join the company as senior vice president and chief financial
officer effective February 4, 2002. Archbold comes to AutoZone after 6 years
with Barnes & Noble, Inc. where he was most recently vice president and chief
financial officer of that company's largest entity, the Booksellers Division.
Archbold will report to Steve Odland, AutoZone's chairman, president & CEO.
Archbold fills the position being vacated by Robert J. Hunt who last spring
announced his intention to retire.
"We're excited to welcome Mike to AutoZone," said Steve Odland. "Mike has an
extensive background in retail, specialty hardlines in particular. His previous
experience is highly relevant to AutoZone. Mike will make a great addition to
our senior team."
Before joining Barnes & Noble, Archbold was with Woolworth Corporation (now Foot
Locker, Inc.) where he held various financial positions, including assistant
controller. He began his career as a senior accountant at Price Waterhouse (now
PricewaterhouseCoopers).
Archbold holds a B.S. degree in accounting from Fairfield University and is a
C.P.A.
About AutoZone
AutoZone sells auto and light truck parts, chemicals and accessories through
more than 3,000 AutoZone stores in 44 states plus the District of Columbia in
the U.S. and 22 AutoZone stores in Mexico, and automotive diagnostic and repair
software through ALLDATA, diagnostic and repair information through
alldatadiy.com, and auto and light truck parts through AutoZone.com. AutoZone
stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange and is included in the Standard &
Poor's 500 Index.
SOURCE AutoZone, Inc.
CONTACT:
media, Ray Pohlman, +1-901-495-7962, or ray.pohlman@autozone.com,
or financial, Emma Jo Kauffman, +1-901-495-7005, or
emma.jo.kauffman, both of AutoZone, Inc.