EXHIBIT 99.1
                                                        
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123 S. FRONT STREET, MEMPHIS, TN 38103-3607, (901) 495-6500, 
FAX: (901) 495-8300

NEWS:                        FINANCIAL CONTACT: EMMA JO KAUFFMAN
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                             (901) 495-7005
                                    MEDIA CONTACT: ERIC EPPERSON
                                                  (901) 495-7307


                     AUTOZONE SURPASSES 2,500 STORES;
                 FINALIZES ACQUISITION OF CHIEF AUTO PARTS

MEMPHIS, Tenn (June 29, 1998) - AutoZone, Inc. has finalized its
acquisition of Chief Auto Parts, John C. Adams Jr., chairman and CEO of
AutoZone (NYSE symbol: AZO), announced today.

Chief has 561 stores, primarily in California and Texas. The stores will
eventually be converted to AutoZone stores.

"This newest chapter in our remarkable history comes less than one week
before AutoZone's 19th anniversary, which we'll celebrate on July 4," said
Adams. "Now, over 5,000 talented new AutoZoners will be a part of this
milestone, and I'm thrilled to have them on the team that will write our
history going forward."

AutoZone sells auto and light truck parts, chemicals and accessories
through 2,562 stores in 38 states. This includes 2,001 AutoZone stores as
of May 9, 1998, plus 561 Chief stores. AutoZone also sells heavy-duty truck
parts through 43 TruckPro stores in 14 states and automotive diagnostic and
repair software through ALLDATA.

Certain statements contained in this press release are forward-looking
statements. These statements discuss, among other things, expected growth,
store development and expansion strategy, business strategies, future
revenues and future performance. The forward-looking statements are subject
to risks, uncertainties and assumptions including, but not limited to,
competitive pressures, demand for the company's products, the market for
auto parts, the economy in general, inflation, consumer debt levels and the
weather. Actual results may materially differ from anticipated results
described in these forward-looking statements.

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