1、2 20 00 01 1 A ANNNNUUA AL L R RE EP POOR RT TOUR SALES TEAM:A FARMER,AN EQUINE ENTHUSIAST,AND A WELDEROUR SALES TEAM:A FARMER,AN EQUINE ENTHUSIAST,AND A WELDER2THIS IS TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANYTractor Supply Company began as a tractor parts mail-order catalog business in Chicago in 1938 and hasgrown t
2、o be the largest operator of retail farm and ranch stores in the United States.Stores are locatedin the outlying towns of major metropolitan markets and in rural communities.Tractor Supply operates323 stores in 28 states focusing on supplying products for the lifestyle needs of hobby and part-time f
3、armersand ranchers.The Company also serves the maintenance needs of suburban customers,contractors and trades-men.Over the past six decades,many aspects of our business have changed including the size of our stores and themerchandise assortment.But one thing has not changed-our commitment to our cus
4、tomers.Superior cus-tomer service is the key to sales success,profit growth and store growth.And the most important componentin providing superior customer service-outstanding team members with great attitudes!Our number one asset at Tractor Supply is our employees-from our store teams,to our suppor
5、t personnel,toour leadership-everyone works hard to provide our customers with a great shopping experience.After all,thisattitude is what has made us the largest farm and ranch store chain in America!Our Mission To work hard,have fun and make money by providing legendary service and great products a
6、t everyday low prices.323 stores in28 states.and GROWING!TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY 2001 ANNUAL REPORT(1)(1)(10)(2)MD(7)(4)(6)(1)(5)(10)(9)(1)(3)(1)(8)(13)(15)(38)(20)(23)(8)(19)(31)(8)(5)(62)(6)(6)TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY 2001 ANNUAL REPORT3Letter To Shareholders4-5Financial Highlights 6Wal#Mart Moved-Tr