Tractor Supply Company announced that its Board of Directors has named Hal Lawton as its President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective January 13, 2020. Lawton, who is currently President of Macy's, will succeed Tractor Supply's Chief Executive Officer Greg Sandfort, who previously announced his intent to retire. Sandfort, 64, will remain with the Company through February 29, 2020, and then serve as advisor until August 31, 2020, to ensure a seamless transition.

He will serve out his term on the Board until May 7, 2020.