Tractor Supply appoints new chief merchant

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. Tractor Supply today announced the appointment of Gregory Sandfort as chief merchandising officer.

Most recently, Sandfort worked at Michaels Stores where he held the positions of president and coo subsequent to his role as chief merchandising officer. He also held positions of increasing responsibility in merchandising and management positions at retailers such as Sears Roebuck and Company and Federated Department Stores. Additionally, he served as senior vp, managing director at consulting firm, Arthur Anderson, where he advised retailers on a variety of strategic planning and development projects. Sandfort began his career at F.W. Woolworth/Woolco.

Sandfort will be responsible for all merchandising activities for Tractor Supply and he will report to Jim Wright. Sandfort will assume the merchandising duties of Jerry Brase, who has resigned to pursue other opportunities.