MEMPHIS, Tenn. (April 25, 2013) — Automotive parts retailer AutoZone Inc. recently recognized Spectra Premium Industries as its 2013 Vendor of the Year and honored several other suppliers during the company's annual AutoZone Vendor Summit, which took place in Tunica, Miss.
"Spectra has been a strong AutoZone supplier for over five years," said Bill Rhodes, chairman, president and CEO of AutoZone. "During that time they have collaborated with us to grow sales and improve productivity in the categories they supply us."
In addition, AutoZone recognized a group of suppliers with the company's Extra Miler Award, presented to suppliers that have gone "above and beyond" for AutoZone and its customers, the company said. Extra Miler winners included: Robert Bosch L.L.C., IDQ Operating Inc., Kraco Enterprises L.L.C., Lozier Corp., Madix Inc., PEX Automotive, Shell Lubricants and Dorman Products Inc.
"These Extra Miler suppliers set the standard for their innovative thinking, category management skills, quality merchandise and commitment with AutoZone to grow the business together," said Mark Finestone, senior vice president of merchandising.
Lastly, AutoZone presented its WITTDTJR (What It Takes To Do The Job Right) Awards to suppliers as recognition for taking the initiative to make sure AutoZone shops and customers have what it takes to complete the job, the company said. WITTDTJR award winners included: Anchor Industries Inc., BP Castrol, CRC Industries, Pilot Automotive Inc., Retail Insights L.L.C. and Standard Motor Products Inc.