History
Tractor Supply Co. opened its first retail store in Minot, North Dakota, in 1939, and as of December 29, 2019, the company had 1,844 stores in 49 states, with the company’s 1,900th store set to open in September 2020.
Products
In 2020, the company’s livestock and pet products category accounted for 47 percent of sales, followed by hardware, tools, truck and towing products, and seasonal products such as lawn and garden equipment, gifts, and toys, which accounted for 21 percent of sales.
Marketing
According to its business statement, the company’s slogan is “The Stuff You Need Out Here,” which translates to “everyday low prices at everyday low prices.”
Acquisitions and subsidiaries
TSC was part of a group that bought some of the leases from Quality Stores, Inc., a Michigan-based company that had over 300 stores in 30 states under the names CT Farm and CT Shoe, among other names, when it went bankrupt in 2002.
Maternity litigation
Because she had a gender-related disability, the company is accused of refusing to offer her modified work duties while she was in the third trimester of her pregnancy.
TSC Stores L.P. (Canada)
TSC opened its first Canadian store in London, Ontario, in November 1966; the Canadian stores have not been affiliated with Tractor Supply Company’s US operation since 1987, and current owners Peavey Industries LP is phasing out the TSC brand in Ontario.
References
“Tractor Supply Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2019 Results; Provides Fiscal 2020 Financial Outlook”. Tractor Supply announced the acquisition of Petsense, a Growth-Oriented Pet Specialty Retailer with 136 Stores.
Who is the parent company of Tractor Supply?
In 1969, Tractor Supply was purchased by National Industries, which was then purchased by Fuqua Industries in 1978.
Is Tractor Supply Made in USA?
Their American-made products include, but are not limited to, Hand Tools, Hardware, Automotive, Clothing, Sunglasses, Livestock Products, Pet Foods, Equipment, Gifts, Reflective Dog Collars, and Toys. We discovered many USA-made products listed in their online store; see the Visit Website link below.
Where is Tractor Supply from?
Peavey Mart is a Canadian retailer based in Red Deer, Alberta, that acquired a controlling interest in TSC Stores L.P. (Canada) in July 2016, bringing the total number of stores under its control to 51 and adding a distribution center in London, Ontario.
Is Tractor Supply independently owned?
Tractor Supply Company, based in Brentwood, Tennessee, is the nation’s largest operator of rural lifestyle retail stores. Tractor Supply is a public company whose stock is traded on The NASDAQ National Market under the symbol TSCO.
Who are Tractor Supply competitors?
The Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Harbor Freight Tools, Lowe’s Home Improvement, and LUMBER LIQUIDATORS are among Tractor Supply Company’s competitors.
What state does not have a tractor supply?
Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the District of Columbia, the Northern Mariana Islands, Hawaii, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, and Alaska are the only states and territories without a Tractor Supply Company location.
Does Tractor Supply have baby ducks?
Ducklings are available at Tractor Supply Co. and most other stores.
Is Rural King owned by Tractor Supply?
Rural King competes in the same retail sector as Tractor Supply Co., the industry leader with over 850 locations nationwide, including Union, Troy, and Alton.
Where is Tractor Supply Headquarters located?
Tractor Supply Co., the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has acquired Orscheln Farm and Home in an all-cash deal worth $297 million, the companies announced Thursday.
What did TSC stand for?
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Does Tractor Supply have a senior discount?
Customers who are 55 years of age or older receive a 10% discount off regularly priced items as long as the item is in stock every time they shop at Tractor Supply Co. Rather than offering a single day discount program, customers who are 55 years of age or older receive a 10% discount off regularly priced items as long as the item is in stock every time they shop at Tractor Supply Co. There are a few exclusions to your discount.
What happened to Quality Farm and Fleet?
Due to a failed merger with Central Tractor Farm and Country, they were forced to close their stores, resulting in financial instability and the filing of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition by Quality Farm and Fleet.