Tractor Supply Co.

I went in here to look for some chicken related items. The staff were friendly and helpful when I couldn’t find the pine shavings (turns out they are out front and you pay first). Shelves in the store also seemed to be well-stocked, I saw only one empty spot on a shelf. Was surprised that the service was this good, esp. after leaving a rural king disappointed.

I love TSC. Even though I don't live on a farm, it's still a lot of fun to walk around the store and look at everything. From random tools and parts, to pet supplies and apparel. They also seem to have the cheapest individual bundles of firewood around. They have a nice mobile app too, which accommodates curbside, in-store pickup, and shipping. Overall, I look forward to any reason I can find to swing by.

My purpose was dog food. The mission was clear. Time was limited. It was an "in-and-out" job. The boss didn't want complaints, excuses, or delay. The plan went sideways almost immediately. I stopped to look at wood chippers. A store associate came and asked if I needed assistance. I didn't; I had a purpose. I moved on. Delay averted. Did you know they carry fairly large air compressors? I didn't. I stopped with furrowed brow. This was clearly not part of the mission, but I deemed it necessary to investigate. I waved off help. Thanks, but I have a goal. I stopped at wheels and tires, tractor parts I had no use for, hydraulic parts aplenty, and finally truck toolboxes. It was pretty clear that I was going broken arrow - dog food be damned. Against my inclination to continue browsing for items that weren't on my list, I gathered my meager, remaining will power and trudged on. No less than two additional associates made themselves available from my time at the wood chipper until my arrival at the pet section. I grabbed the bag. I made for the check out and was predictably meet with more helpful associates than required for the transaction. 7/7 with rice. Would shop again. Or browse. TL;DR - Tractor Supply had more helpful and available associates engaging with shoppers than a big box home improvement store with 6 times the floor space.