Tractor Supply Company
Tractor Supply Company is the largest retail farm and ranch store
chain in the United States. The company operates more than 738 retail
stores in 40 states, employs more than 10,000 team members and is
headquartered in Brentwood, Tenn. Its stock is traded on the NASDAQ
exchange under the symbol “TSCO.”
The company was founded in 1938 as a mail order catalog business
offering tractor parts to America’s family farmers. Today Tractor Supply
is a leading edge retailer with revenues surpassing $2 billion.
Tractor Supply stores are primarily located in rural areas and the
outlying suburbs of major cities. The typical Tractor Supply store has
15,000-24,000 square feet of inside selling space with a similar amount
of outside space used to display agricultural fencing, livestock
equipment and horse stalls.
Stores supply the unique products to support their customers’ rural
lifestyle, from welders and generators to animal care products, and men
and women’s workwear. You can also find pet supplies, animal feed, power
tools, riding mowers, lawn and garden products and more. Each store team
also includes a welder, a farmer and a horse owner who collectively
provide an exceptional depth of knowledge and resources.
Tractor Supply is committed to understanding and fulfilling the needs of
those who enjoy the rural lifestyle---folks who frequently describe
themselves as hobby farmers and hobby ranchers. It is estimated that the
“hobby” or “pleasure” farmer consumer segment spends more than $5.5
billion annually on farm supplies. Today less than 10 percent of the
company’s customers classify themselves as full-time farmers or
ranchers. In fact, Tractor Supply’s largest customer segment does not
farm at all. They are more aptly described as rural or suburban
homeowners, or “self-reliants.” When asked, customers often describe
Tractor Supply as “a store you can trust.”
Tractor Supply is continuing to grow with new stores and improved
product offerings while celebrating its 65th anniversary. The Tractor
Supply mission and values motivate and inspire team members, and give
them a unified focus for the future.
The Local Tractor Supply Company is located on South Shannon St. in
Van Wert. The store is behind the old McDonalds.
Last Updated:
January 16, 2008
By: Eric Quevedo
