Tractor Supply, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today the opening of its 500th Garden Center location in Lowell, Indiana. The company launched its first Garden Center in Rome, Georgia, on July 28, 2020. As of now, Tractor Supply operates Garden Centers in 41 states and plans to open more than 100 additional locations by the end of 2024. This expansion is part of the Project Fusion store format initiative, which started in 2020. Each Garden Center adds approximately 3,000 to 4,000 square feet of additional sales space, focusing on live goods such as fruit trees, herbs, vegetables, and seasonal items.
“From beginners to pros, new customers to loyal shoppers, our customers have loved having greater depth and variety in our Lawn and Garden category,” said Seth Estep, chief merchandising officer at Tractor Supply. “We saw interest in gardening spike during the pandemic and it continues to blossom. We look forward to continuing to support our customers through our Garden Centers as they tend to their lawns, gardens, and yards.”
The Garden Centers feature top-tier products from national brands like Scotts, Miracle-Gro, and Bonnie Vegetables, as well as options for outdoor living, grilling, seasonal décor, and more. While Garden Centers offer a greater variety, all Tractor Supply store locations provide the essentials needed to start and maintain a garden.
Gardening remains a popular activity among Tractor Supply customers, with nearly three out of four planning to grow or maintain a garden this year. The most common items planted are vegetables and flowers. The hobby is growing in popularity, with about 20 percent of customers being new to gardening, having maintained a garden for five years or less.
To celebrate reaching 500 Garden Center locations, Tractor Supply is hosting a nationwide Garden Giveaway Sweepstakes. One lucky winner will receive a prize pack of Garden Center favorites valued at more than $5,000. Prizes include a Toro zero-turn mower, planters, hand tools, a pressure washer, a $500 gift card, and more.
For more than 85 years, Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO) has been passionate about serving the needs of recreational farmers, ranchers, homeowners, gardeners, pet enthusiasts and all those who enjoy living Life Out Here. Tractor Supply is the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S., ranking 291 on the Fortune 500. The Company’s more than 50,000 Team Members are known for delivering legendary service and helping customers pursue their passions, whether that means being closer to the land, taking care of animals or living a hands-on, DIY lifestyle. In store and online, Tractor Supply provides what customers need – anytime, anywhere, any way they choose at the low prices they deserve.
