Hays Post
Tractor Supply Company will celebrate its grand opening in Hays with a community celebration featuring entertainment, giveaways and special events.
The Hays store, 235 W. 48th St., had a soft opening on Friday, Feb. 22 and is now open for business 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 9 a.m. t0 7 p.m. Sundays.
As part of the family-friendly celebration from Thursday, March 7 through Sunday, March 10, Tractor Supply customers will receive a 10 percent discount on all purchases made at the store.
During the main event on Saturday, March 9, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy special events including a limestone sculpture and carving demonstration, pet adoption event as well as family-friendly activities alongside the local 4-H chapter. Additionally, the store will give away gift cards and Tractor Supply hats while supplies last.
“At Tractor Supply we understand the value of community, which is why we made it a priority to build a team with deep roots in Hays,” said Mark Brown, manager of the Hays Tractor Supply store. “Our team members live the same lifestyle as our customers, and we’re excited to supply them with the tools, information and resources they need to live life on their own terms.”
Despite frigid temperatures and snow, Brown said the store has already received a warm welcome from Hays area residents.
Brown said the store will offer products for “life out here.”
The Hays Tractor Supply will provide a one-stop shop for the community, serving farmers, livestock and pet owners, ranchers, part-time and hobby farmers, gardeners, homeowners, tradesmen and others.
Chick Days are ongoing through May 5. The store has live chicks and ducks in stock now.
Tractor Supply customers will be able to choose from a wide range of products including workwear and boots, equine and pet supplies, tractor and trailer parts and accessories, lawn and garden supplies, sprinkler and irrigation parts, power tools, fencing, welding and pump supplies and riding mowers.
The store will carry brands such as Purina, Carhartt, Blue Buffalo and Hobart, as well as products exclusive to Tractor Supply. The Hays store will also include a pet wash station where customers will have access to professional-grade wash bays, grooming tables and tools.
Brown noted the store also can order products online to ship to the store or directly to the customer’s home.
In addition to supplying dependable products for farm, ranch and rural customers, the Hays Tractor Supply will regularly host events with community partners, including local animal shelters, area 4-H clubs and FFA chapters. Brown said the store has already signed on to be a sponsor of both the Trego and Ellis county fairs. The store will be accepting donations for area 4-H programs through its clover program. A clover will be posted in the store’s window for every donation made.
The store does not carry firearms, bows or ammo, but it does carry feed and salt block for deer hunters. The store plans to offer a deer event during hunting season.
Customers can also sign up for Tractor Supply’s new Neighbor’s Club loyalty program, which will make them eligible to receive member-only offers, birthday offers, personal purchase summaries and receipt-free returns.
Tractor Supply opens about 80 stores each year. Another store will be opening in Great Bend in May. Brown said Hays aligned with the brand’s values, and the company thought Hays could benefit from having a store in its community.
As of December 29, 2018, the company operated 1,765 Tractor Supply stores in 49 states and an e-commerce website at www.TractorSupply.com.
To learn more about Tractor Supply Company, visit TractorSupply.com. For additional information on the Neighbor’s Club program, visit NeighborsClub.com.
Tractor Supply Company also owns and operates Petsense, a small-box pet specialty supply retailer focused on meeting the needs of pet owners, primarily in small and mid-size communities, and offering a variety of pet products and services. As of December 29, 2018, the Company operated 175 Petsense stores in 26 states. For more information on Petsense, visit www.Petsense.com.