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The new Covington Tractor Supply store will hold a grand opening Saturday.
As part of the grand opening celebration, the store will feature specially priced merchandise Thursday through Sunday. The store officially opened for business April 26.
The Covington location is Tractor Supply’s 48th store in Virginia and employs 12 team members. The facility has 21,705 square feet, including sales floor and support service space.
Tractor Supply is the largest retail farm and ranch supply store chain in the United States and has been operating in Virginia since 1996.
“Covington is a great location for Tractor Supply Company because there aren’t stores like it in the area,” said store manager Justin Bennett. “We are a one-stop shop with a variety of products that cater to our neighbors’ everyday needs. Our friendly, knowledgeable team is eager to help our neighbors find what they’re looking for and provide Tractor Supply’s legendary customer service.”
Bennett joined Tractor Supply in 2010 when he helped open the Ronceverte, W.Va., location. Prior to joining Tractor Supply, he worked for a lumber company for more than 15 years. The Caldwell, W.Va. native grew up on a family farm raising cattle. In his spare time, he enjoys watching NASCAR, attending church, fishing and hunting.
As store manager, Bennett oversees all store operations, including receiving, inventory control and merchandising, as well as customer and team member relations.
To celebrate the grand opening of the store, shoppers will receive 10 percent off their first purchase, up to $100, from May 1-4, and can enter to win prizes including store gift cards, pet feed, clothing, power tools, and a lawn tractor and chain saw. Free Tractor Supply caps will also be given away while supplies last.
The grand opening event Saturday will feature a live radio remote, a hot dog fundraiser, a car show and a bake sale hosted a local 4-H club.
Regular operating hours for the store, located in a former furniture space at 105 Mall Road, are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
