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BRENTWOOD, TN--(Marketwired - May 03, 2016) - Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural
lifestyle retail store chain in the United States, today announced that Steve Barbarick has been promoted to President and Chief
Merchandising Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Barbarick will continue to lead the merchandising, marketing, inventory
management, omni-channel, distribution and logistics teams. He will continue to report to Chief Executive Officer Greg
Sandfort.
"Steve has been an integral part of the Tractor Supply team for the past 18 years. He has been a driving force behind the
continued evolution of the business and the development of key merchandise, sales, margin and marketing initiatives and has more
recently begun providing his leadership in the areas of inventory management, omni-channel, distribution and logistics," stated
Greg Sandfort, Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Sandfort further stated, "Steve has a commitment to servant leadership and a deep
understanding and passion for our business and customer base. I look forward to continuing to work closely with him as we execute
our long term growth strategy in the years ahead."
Mr. Barbarick joined Tractor Supply Company as a Buyer in 1998. He has held positions of increasing responsibility including
Vice President and Divisional Merchandise Manager, Senior Vice President, Merchandising, Executive Vice President, Merchandising
and Marketing and most recently, Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer since March 2015.
About Tractor Supply Company
At March 26, 2016, Tractor Supply Company operated 1,521 stores in 49 states. The Company's stores are focused on
supplying the lifestyle needs of recreational farmers and ranchers and others who enjoy the rural lifestyle, as well as tradesmen
and small businesses. Stores are located primarily in towns outlying major metropolitan markets and in rural communities. The
Company offers the following comprehensive selection of merchandise: (1) equine, livestock, pet and small animal products,
including items necessary for their health, care, growth and containment; (2) hardware, truck, towing and tool products; (3)
seasonal products, including heating, lawn and garden items, power equipment, gifts and toys; (4) work/recreational clothing and
footwear; and (5) maintenance products for agricultural and rural use.
Contact:
Christine Skold
Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
(614) 440-4000
Media:
Alecia Pulman/Brittany Rae Fraser
ICR
(203) 682-8200
TSCO@icrinc.com