Autozone honored for Z-Net tool

NEWTON, Mass. Retail Systems Alert Group announced today that Autozone took home the 2007 Extended Retail Industry Award for Best in Best in Multi-Channel or Online Retailing.

The company was recognized for its “Z-Net,” a Web-delivered tool with parts information delivering seamless extended look up at other AutoZone stores, special order and salvage, and giving part features and functionality, differences between good, better, and best products, and step-by-step repair information at every staff member’s fingertips.

The Extended Retail Industry Awards, sponsored by CITTIO and Torex Retail, honored retail winners that are outstanding examples of behavioral and technological applications resulting in more effective customer service and improved business processes. These awards recognize individuals and companies whose efforts have created best-in-class firms and raised standards throughout the industry. They celebrate retail and consumer products companies who execute with precision and who use technology to improve top-line performance. The Awards were presented at a ceremony and reception on June 5 at ERI eXchange.