Tractor Supply Celebrates Grand Opening of Tenth and Largest Distribution Center in Maumelle, Arkansas

Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today the opening of its tenth and largest distribution center in Maumelle, Arkansas. The 1.1 million square-foot facility represents an investment of more than $175 million in the region and will create 500 full-time jobs for local residents.

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Cody Ritchson, general manager of Tractor Supply's Maumelle Distribution Center, addresses the audience during the grand opening event. From left to right, Ritchson is accompanied on stage by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Tractor Supply CEO Hal Lawton and Maumelle Mayor Caleb Norris. (Photo: Business Wire)

“Our distribution centers play a critical role in our commitment to being a dependable supplier for our customers as they live Life Out Here,” said Hal Lawton, president and CEO at Tractor Supply. “Each one of our more than 2,200 stores has to have what our customers need, when they need it. As more people embrace this lifestyle and we continue to open new stores across the U.S., our new distribution center in Maumelle will help ensure that we are there for our customers when they need us, providing the legendary service they have come to know and love.”

The Maumelle facility will serve approximately 250 stores in the Southeast, Midwest and Texas, while also fulfilling digital orders in the region. Tractor Supply opened its first Arkansas store in Pulaski County in 1960, and today has 39 stores throughout the state. Tractor Supply also owns and operates eight Petsense by Tractor Supply locations in Arkansas.

Today, Lawton joined Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Maumelle Mayor Caleb Norris, as well as Team Members and other state and local representatives, for a grand opening celebration.

“I am proud to help welcome Tractor Supply to Maumelle and celebrate the jobs and investment they’re bringing to Central Arkansas,” said Gov. Sanders. “Today’s ribbon cutting shows that when we cut taxes, reduce regulations, and foster a business-friendly environment, great companies like Tractor Supply will choose Arkansas time and again.”