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Tractor Supply Honors Top Vendor Partners
Vendors recognized in 15 categories, with Sunshine Mills named Company Partner of the Year BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Tractor Supply Company
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nVendors recognized in 15 categories, with Sunshine Mills named Company Partner of the Year\n\n\n BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nTractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today its top vendor partners for 2023. The company recognized these vendors during its annual Partnership Conference held on August 30. Companies were selected based on factors including collaboration, service and commitment to providing quality products that support Life Out Here.\n\n\n“Our customers count on us for everything they need to live Life Out Here – high quality products and services at everyday low prices. Our hardworking vendor partners help ensure we deliver on that promise, while bringing our Mission and Values to life,” said Seth Estep, chief merchandising officer at Tractor Supply. “We are grateful for each of these partnerships and the important role our vendors play in Tractor Supply’s success.”\n\n\nSunshine Mills earned top honors as Company Partner of the Year. The 75-year-old family-owned and operated pet food producer was recognized for the integral part the company has played in the growth of Tractor Supply’s Retriever and Paws and Claws brands. Sunshine Mills was lauded for its steadfast commitment to aligning with increased product demand, implementation of supply chain improvements that reduced delivery time and outstanding communication and partnership.\n\n\nTractor Supply honored vendors in 14 additional categories, with six awards given in each of the company’s merchandising divisions, and 8 general awards in categories including innovation, service, supply chain and more. The vendor winners were as follows:\n\n\nMerchandising Division Vendor Partners of the Year\n\n\n\nAgriculture & Recreational: Cedar Lake\n\n\n\nClothing & Gift: Jordache\n\n\n\nCompanion Animal: Hill's Pet Nutrition\n\n\n\nEquine & Livestock: Hoover's Hatchery\n\n\n\nSeasonal: DeGroot\n\n\n\nTruck, Tool & Hardware: Hillman Group\n\n\n\nPetsense by Tractor Supply Partner of the Year\n\n\nHill’s Pet Nutrition\n\n\nOther Awards\n\n\n\nExclusive Brand Partner of the Year: Global Harvest Foods\n\n\n\nInnovation Partner of the Year: Stanley Black & Decker\n\n\n\nOmniChannel: Carhartt\n\n\n\nRookie of the Year: Interstate Batteries\n\n\n\nService Provider of the Year: Theatro\n\n\n\nStewardship...