AutoZone awarded Sylvania the 2026 Vendor of the Year, the company’s highest vendor honor
Memphis, Tenn.—AutoZone recognized 15 of its top suppliers at its annual Vendor Summit. The awards celebrate companies that achieved exceptional results while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction over the past year.
“Our 2026 Vendor Summit award recipients truly embody the pledge and values of AutoZone. Through collaboration, accountability, and innovation, they delivered meaningful results for our business while consistently putting our customers first,” stated Luke Rauch, Senior Vice President, Merchandising and Global Sourcing, Customer Satisfaction.
AutoZone awarded Sylvania the 2026 Vendor of the Year, the company’s highest vendor honor. Sylvania delivered an exceptional partnership through long-term investment, cost reductions, innovation and supply chain excellence, driving millions in incremental sales and profits.
In addition, eight vendors were selected for the AutoZone Extra Miler award: Bearing Technologies, Robert Bosch, Gates Corporation, GSP North America, Highline Warren, Premium Guard, PLZ Corp and Value Cycle Corporation.
The Extra Miler Award recognizes vendors who rise above challenges, exceed expectations, and demonstrate a consistent commitment to exceptional customer satisfaction through a strong partnership.
“We’re honored to receive AutoZone’s Extra Miler Award and grateful for our partnership with their team, said Darcy Curran, CEO, Highline Warren. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our teammates and the work we’ve done together to support initiatives for STP and Rain-X Platinum while delivering value for customers across the automotive aftermarket.”
Six vendors received AutoZone WITTDTJR (What It Takes to Do the Job Right) awards: Blue Streak, CJ Global, The Coca-Cola Company, Energizer Holdings, Inc., AXALTA (U-POL) and XGM.
Those vendors enhanced customer experience both in stores and online through product innovation, improved catalog and packaging, and targeted training investments.
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