Editing AutoZone (section)

===2000s===
[[Steve Odland]] became AutoZone's third CEO in 2001.<ref name="AutoZone-Jan-2001-8-K">{{cite web|url=http://pdf.secdatabase.com/681/0000866787-01-500003.pdf |title=AutoZone, Form 8-K, Current Report, Filing Date Jan 12, 2001 |publisher=secdatabase.com |access-date =Jan 18, 2013}}</ref> Also in 2001, AutoZone sold TruckPro to Paratus Capital Management.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/stories/2001/12/17/daily47.html |title=AutoZone sells TruckPro division |date=2001-12-20|access-date=2021-02-03|website=bizjournals.com}}</ref>

[[File:Auto Zone sign.JPG|thumb|AutoZone store sign in [[Phoenix, Arizona]]]]
In 2002, AutoZone developed a network of "hub, feeder, and satellite" stores to have more product in the market area, while reducing inventory investment. Sales hit $5.33 billion.<ref name="AutoZone-Oct-2002-10-K">{{cite web|url=http://pdf.secdatabase.com/2952/0000950144-02-010940.pdf |title=AutoZone, Form 10-K, Annual Report, Filing Date Oct 31, 2002 |publisher=secdatabase.com |access-date =Jan 18, 2013}}</ref>

In 2003, the ''Duralast tool'' line was introduced. This was a year of important negotiations for AutoZone, as the company partnered with other important auto parts industry companies, such as [[CarMax]] and Midas. AutoZone de Mexico opens the first DC in [[Nuevo Laredo]], Mexico. Total stores  number 3,219 in 48 states and 49 in Mexico.<ref name="AutoZone-Oct-2003-8-K">{{cite web|url=http://pdf.secdatabase.com/1218/0000866787-03-000040.pdf |title=AutoZone, Form 8-K, Current Report, Filing Date Oct 31, 2003 |publisher=secdatabase.com |access-date =Jan 18, 2013}}</ref> In 2004, founder [[Pitt Hyde|J.R. "Pitt" Hyde III]] was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autonews.com/article/20041011/SUB/410110722/ |date=2004-10-11|access-date=2021-02-03 |title=Automotive Hall of Fame: A night for legends|website=autonews.com}}</ref>

In 2005, [[William C. Rhodes (businessman)|William C. Rhodes III]] was named president and CEO. Steve Odland left to become the chairman and CEO of [[Office Depot]].<ref name="AutoZone-Mar-2005-8-K">{{cite web|url=http://pdf.secdatabase.com/2139/0000891092-05-000482.pdf |title=AutoZone, Form 8-K, Current Report, Filing Date Mar 14, 2005 |publisher=secdatabase.com |access-date =Jan 18, 2013}}</ref>

In 2007, Bill Rhodes, then 42, was named chairman, president and chief executive officer of AutoZone, Inc. on June 6.<ref name="AutoZone-Jun-2007-8-K">{{cite web|url=http://edgar.secdatabase.com/2774/117184307000288/filing-main.htm |title=AutoZone, Form 8-K, Current Report, Filing Date Jun 7, 2007 |publisher=secdatabase.com |access-date =Jan 18, 2013}}</ref>

In 2008, AutoZone opened their 4,000th store in [[Houston]], [[Texas]]. Sales hit $6.2 billion.<ref name="AutoZone-Oct-2007-10-K">{{cite web|url=http://pdf.secdatabase.com/2899/0001144204-07-055597.pdf |title=AutoZone, Form 10-K, Annual Report, Filing Date Oct 22, 2007 |publisher=secdatabase.com |access-date =Jan 18, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autozoneinc.com/about_us/history/index.html|title=AutoZone, Inc. - About Us|website=www.autozoneinc.com}}</ref>