Tractor Supply said in July that it would close about 75 of its 209 Petsense stores. By the end of September, the company says, it had done it: Petsense is now down to 135 stores in 21 states. If your local Petsense has gone or is going, here is what we know, which towns were named, and where to take your pets and your gift cards next.
Key takeaways
- Tractor Supply announced the plan on July 23 with its second-quarter results. Petsense then had 209 stores in 23 states.
- The company’s October 22 report says 74 Petsense stores closed in the third quarter, leaving 135 in 21 states.
- A Tractor Supply representative confirmed a list of roughly 72 named stores to a news network in August. It is in the table below.
- Tractor Supply has said the closing stores had negative cash flow. Regular Tractor Supply stores are not closing.
- We could not find a published company policy on gift cards, prescriptions, grooming or loyalty points at closing stores, so ask your store.
Update as of October 2026: what has happened since July
The July announcement came without a list of stores or dates. Since then:
- August: Petsense told local media on August 10 that affected stores would stay open during a wind-down of eight to 10 weeks. A Nexstar report, republished by The Hill and Yahoo Finance, listed the stores a Tractor Supply representative had confirmed.
- October 22: In its third-quarter report, Tractor Supply said it closed 74 Petsense stores during the quarter, “as previously announced.” The year-to-date tally is 75 closures and 3 openings, and the chain stood at 135 stores on September 26.
- Guidance held: The company reaffirmed its 2026 outlook, including net sales growth of 2.5% to 3.5%. It also said the VIP Petcare mobile veterinary business, bought in 2026 for $129.8 million net of cash acquired, added to third-quarter sales.
Why is Tractor Supply closing them?
CEO Hal Lawton said on the July earnings call that the stores slated to close were losing money on a four-wall basis, meaning before corporate overhead. The company’s plan is to stop those losses and redirect the cash to its core business. Its July release also mentions strengthening its “companion animal business,” which includes Allivet, the online pet pharmacy, and VIP Petcare.
The cost was real. Second-quarter charges included $65.8 million in Petsense impairment and restructuring costs and a $5.9 million inventory write-down, for $71.7 million combined. Across the nine months, adjustments to results totalled $81.2 million before tax, which also covers $9.5 million of acquisition costs. Tractor Supply still opened three new Petsense stores in the second quarter.
Which stores were named?
Nexstar’s August 4 report, which a Tractor Supply representative confirmed, named about 72 stores. The report itself was not consistent about whether the list was complete, because the company’s own figure is about 75. The company has not published a list, and by now many of these stores will have shut for good. Treat the table as a guide, and call the store.
| State | Towns named (Nexstar, Aug. 4) |
|---|---|
| Alabama (7) | Scottsboro, Sylacauga, Tuscaloosa, Springville, Phenix City, Jacksonville, Valley |
| Arkansas (6) | Pine Bluff, Searcy, El Dorado, Beebe, Fayetteville, Jacksonville |
| California (1) | Tulare |
| Florida (8) | Mount Dora, Lakeland, Auburndale, Ocala, Nokomis, Kissimmee (Poinciana), Jacksonville, Fort Pierce |
| Georgia (9) | Griffin, Commerce, Hinesville, Bainbridge, St. Marys, Locust Grove, Cornelia, Madison, Perry |
| Kansas (1) | Emporia |
| Louisiana (6) | Vidalia, Leesville, Zachary, Opelousas, Abbeville, LaPlace |
| Mississippi (3) | Starkville, McComb, Clinton |
| Missouri (3) | Sullivan, Eureka, Union |
| Nebraska (1) | Grand Island |
| New Mexico (1) | Clovis |
| North Carolina (7) | Shallotte, Henderson, Kinston, Dunn, Jamestown, Roanoke Rapids, Spring Lake |
| Oklahoma (2) | Chickasha, Seminole |
| South Carolina (5) | Goose Creek, Orangeburg, Conway, Pickens, Anderson |
| Tennessee (5) | Murfreesboro, Savannah, LaFollette, Sevierville, Cleveland |
| Texas (6) | Henderson, Uvalde, Magnolia, Kingsville, Fort Worth, Brownwood |
| Virginia (1) | Norton |
How to check your store
- Call the store before driving over. Online directories can be out of date.
- Check the Petsense store locator. A location missing from it may already be closed.
- Look for clearance signs in the window. The company said closing stores would stay open during a wind-down.
- Keep receipts and written notices, because return terms at closing sales can change.
Gift cards, prescriptions, grooming and loyalty points
We found no published Petsense policy covering any of these, so we will not guess. Here is what is sensible while you wait for an answer. Spend gift cards and loyalty rewards now rather than later. Ask staff whether a card can be used at another Petsense or online. Move any pharmacy or prescription needs and grooming appointments to a new provider before the final week, since staff and stock thin out. Employees affected by closures were to be moved into roles at other Petsense or Tractor Supply stores where possible, Petsense told Business Observer.
Alternatives for pet owners
- Nearby Tractor Supply stores sell pet food and supplies, and they are not part of the closures.
- Allivet is the online pet and animal pharmacy in Tractor Supply’s family of brands.
- VIP Petcare is described by the company as the largest US provider of mobile veterinary care. We did not verify where it is available near any given closing store.
- Independent pet shops, other chains and your vet are the other options. Compare prices on your pet’s regular food before you switch.
Frequently asked questions
How many Petsense stores are closing?
About 75 were announced, from a base of 209. The company’s October report says 74 closed in the third quarter, leaving 135 in 21 states.
Is Tractor Supply itself closing?
No. The company reports no Tractor Supply store closures this year, with 2,486 Tractor Supply stores at the end of September.
Is there an official list?
Not that we could find. The closest is the list Nexstar reported after a company representative confirmed it.
Did the company cut its outlook?
In July it lowered its 2026 outlook, with net sales growth of 2.5% to 3.5% and comparable-store sales of -1% to flat. In October it reaffirmed those ranges.
What will happen to the remaining Petsense stores?
The company says it plans to put the freed-up capital into the stores that remain, including pet services at cash-flow-positive locations.
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For official information on this story, see Tractor Supply’s third-quarter 2026 results, its second-quarter 2026 release, and Tractor Supply’s official site. The store list comes from a Nexstar report on Yahoo Finance.
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