Thursday, July 7
July 7, 2011
Emma Hutchinson Huddlestun
July 11, 2011The new Gray, La., Tractor Supply Company store will hold its grand opening on Saturday, July 9, with specially priced merchandise July 7-10, according to Store Manager Mary Adamchik.
The Gray location is Tractor Supply Company’s 20th store in Louisiana and employs 15 team members. The facility has 19,097 square feet, including sales floor and support service space.
Tractor Supply Company is the largest retail farm and ranch supply store chain in the United States and has been operating in Louisiana since 2007.
“Tractor Supply Company is a great fit for Gray because this is an agricultural community and our brand matches the lifestyle of the people,” said Adamchik. “Our talented and knowledgeable team is here to help our neighbors with their everyday needs and provide Tractor Supply’s legendary customer service.”
From July 7-10, shoppers will receive 10 percent off their first purchase, up to $100, and can enter to win prizes including store gift cards, pet feed, clothing, power tools, a lawn mower and a chainsaw. Free Tractor Supply Company baseball-style hats will also be given away while supplies last. On Saturday, customers can enjoy food cooked by the local 4-H organization and its show animals on display. There will also be a petting zoo, and the store will host an official ribbon cutting with members of the local Chamber of Commerce at 10 a.m.
Regular operating hours for the store, at 3827 W. Park Ave., are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Tractor Supply Company, listed on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange as TSCO, operates more than 1,000 stores in 44 states. Tractor Supply Company stores are focused on supplying the lifestyle needs of recreational farmers and ranchers. The company also serves the maintenance needs of those who enjoy the rural lifestyle, as well as tradesmen and small businesses. Tractor Supply Company stores are located in the outlying towns in major metropolitan markets and in rural communities. The company offers a comprehensive selection of merchandise for the health, care, growth and containment of horses, livestock and pets including select Purina and Nutrena brand feeds; a broad selection of agricultural products; and tools and hardware selected for our customers’ needs. In addition, the company sells light truck equipment, work clothing for the entire family, and an extensive line of seasonal products including lawn and garden power equipment products. For more information on Tractor Supply, access the website at www.TractorSupply.com.
