Walmart's New Super Store in Thomaston Providing 85 New Jobs.

Thomaston, Maine - Providing 85 new jobs and 50,000 sq ft of retail space, Walmart opens it's new super store on Thomaston Maine.  Their 7:30 AM Ribbon cutting was an event attended by large crowds of excited shoppers.  During the ceremonies Walmart staff presented more than $8000 to local communities and organizations.  This is on top of the $13,000 they have raised this year for the Children's Miracle Network.

NEW TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY STORE COMING TO THOMASTON

Thomaston, Maine - Construction is underway on a new Tractor Supply Company store in Thomaston,
the company’s 19th Maine location.

Tractor Supply Company is the largest retail farm and ranch supply store chain in the United States and has been operating in Maine since 2007.

The Thomaston Tractor Supply store will be located at 38 Thomaston Commons Way, and will employ 12 to 17 full- and part-time team members. The store will include sales floor and support service space. A fenced exterior space will be used for storage and displaying items such as fencing, sprayers and livestock equipment.


“Tractor Supply looks forward to being a member of the Thomaston community,” said District Manager Brian Parker. “Thomaston is a great fit due to the part-time and hobby farmers, and horse owners in the area.”

The contractor for the project, Benchmark Construction of Westbrook, began construction on June 10. A completion date has been tentatively set for late October. 

Tractor Supply Company, listed on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange as TSCO, operates more than 1,175 stores in 45 states. Tractor Supply Company stores are focused on supplying the lifestyle needs of recreational farmers and ranchers. The company also serves the maintenance needs of those who enjoy the rural lifestyle, as well as tradesmen and small businesses. Tractor Supply Company stores are located in the outlying towns in major metropolitan markets and in rural communities. The company offers a comprehensive selection of merchandise for the health, care, growth and containment of horses, livestock and pets including select Purina and Nutrena brand feeds; a broad selection of agricultural products; and tools and hardware selected for our customers’ needs. In addition, the company sells light truck equipment, work clothing for the entire family, and an extensive line of seasonal products including lawn and garden power equipment products. For more information on Tractor Supply, access the website at www.TractorSupply.com.

Rob of Tractor Supply Media Relations says; The soft opening is tentatively set for November 9, 2013.

RCN America are excited about this new company coming to this area and employ more workers from Maine. At the same location in Thomaston, Maine, Walmart is also planning to open a super store there. Construction on both Walmart and Tractor Supply is underway with the entrance to the complex already completed.