Net sales for the second quarter 2017 increased 8.9% to $2.02 billion from $1.85 billion in the second quarter of 2016. The company opened 14 new Tractor Supply stores in the second quarter.

The program thanks participating members for their business, provides members with rewards and special offers and increases customer loyalty.

The newest store is in Brentwood, Calif. The company's goal is to eventually have 2,500 domestic Tractor Supply locations.

Petsense operates 136 stores in 25 states. Tractor Supply plans to grow the Petsense store base by 15%-20% annually and will convert its two existing HomeTown Pet stores to Petsense stores.

The most viewed stories from June cover a wide range of topics, with the most views going to a story on entrepreneurs in the U.S. building a no-frills tractor in Cuba.

Steve Barbarick is now president and chief merchandising officer. Previously, he was executive vice president and chief merchandising officer.

Despite its name, Tractor Supply Co. (TSCO) doesn’t sell much in the way of agricultural equipment. Unless a rural lifestyle equipment dealer is into selling products for livestock and pets, truck hardware and seasonal products like lawn and garden items, gifts and toys, TSCO isn’t directly competing for customers who want to purchase farm machinery.

Tractor Supply Company today announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 26, 2015.