Tractor Supply Company to Build New Distribution Center

Business Wire, June 8, 1999

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 8, 1999--

Tractor Supply Company (Nasdaq/NM: TSCO) announced today it will build a new distribution cethat will primarily serve the company's retail stores in the Midwest.

"This is a sound business decision that will enable us to better serve our customers, and sers of large cities where agriculture is a significant factor in the local economy. Currently there are more than 253 Tractor Supply locations in 26 states.

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