For our thirty-second episode, we're talking about a store that feels different. It's a place where you can buy a bag of chicken feed, a pair of Carhartt boots, a welder, and a jar of local honey all under one roof. It's a company that has built a powerful moat not in the bustling cities, but on the outskirts of town, serving the passionate and growing community of people who live what they call the "Life Out Here." We are talking about the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States... Tractor Supply Company. When you hear the name Tractor Supply ($TSCO), you probably picture a store exclusively for large-scale farmers and ranchers. It's known as the place to buy feed, fencing, and farm equipment, a retailer seemingly tied to the traditional agricultural industry. But the real story behind Tractor Supply's incredible success isn't big agriculture; it's the booming demographic of "lifestyle farmers" and rural hobbyists. The company has masterfully built an empire catering to the needs of the modern homesteader—the family with backyard chickens, a horse, and a large garden. This focus on a passionate and underserved niche has created a powerful brand with a loyal customer base and a defensible moat against big-box competitors. But as the company grows, can it maintain its unique culture and fend off e-commerce threats? We're heading out to the country to determine if Tractor Supply can continue to cultivate market-beating returns or if its growth is beginning to run out of land.

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) issued a record fine earlier this month to Tractor Supply, the country’s self-proclaimed largest “rural lifestyle” retailer, for apparently ducking...

SARALAND, Ala. (WKRG) — Saraland Tractor Supply is offering a complimentary bag of equine, livestock or poultry feed this weekend. This Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., customers are invited to bring one empty bag of feed to the Saraland Tractor Supply, according to a news release from [...]

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