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Tractor Supply Extends Contract for President/CEO and Makes Board Succession Plans

by Katie Lee

Brentwood, Tenn. — Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has extended the employment contract of its president and chief executive officer, Hal Lawton, as well as made key transitions on its board of directors. The board has elected long-standing member Edna Morris as chairman. She will succeed Cynthia Jamison, who is retiring, effective May 11, 2023. Additionally, Tom Kingsbury has resigned, effective February 6, 2023, as a member of the board in order to focus on his new role as CEO at Kohl’s Corporation. …

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Tractor Supply Completes 500th Project Fusion Store

by Katie Lee

Brentwood, Tenn. — Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has completed the 500th store in its Project Fusion initiative, a remodel effort that creates a more contemporary customer experience. The store is located in Thompson’s Station, Tenn. Project Fusion outfits new stores and retrofits existing Tractor Supply stores with an improved layout for convenient and accessible shopping, including a Customer Service Hub with upgraded digital tools and an expanded assortment of apparel, tools, hardware, pet food, animal feed and more. As part of the …

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Tractor Supply Surpasses 2,000 Stores, Plans 75-80 New Stores This Year

by Katie Lee

Brentwood, Tenn. — Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has surpassed 2,000 stores and plans to continue its ongoing expansion. The company is set to open 75 to 80 new stores in 2022, including relocating a store this month in Minot, N.D., home of the original Tractor Supply location. Tractor Supply Company began in 1938 as a mail-order business focused on providing quality tractor parts to farmers at fair prices. Charles E. Schmidt Sr. ran the business from his Chicago kitchen table before opening …

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Macy’s President Steps Down

by Katie Lee

Cincinnati — Macy’s, Inc. has announced that Hal Lawton, president of the Macy’s brand business, has resigned, effective December 6, 2019. He joined Macy’s as president in September 2017. “Hal has made significant contributions to the business over the past 2 years, including improving the Macy’s operational cadence. Hal also helped us build an excellent team and, with their leadership, I’m confident that Macy’s will continue strong execution through holiday 2019 and beyond,” says Jeff Gennette, chairman and chief executive officer of Macy’s, Inc. Macy’s, Inc. operates approximately 680 department …

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