Over $2 Million in Annual Sales Crest True Value Hardware and Urban Garden Center, Brooklyn, New York Owner A strong commitment to community and a tireless creative spirit run deep at Crest True Value Hardware and Urban Garden Center. Owner …
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2017 Young Retailer of the Year: Jarrod Haines
Multiple Stores Buchheit, House Springs, Missouri Store Manager When Jarrod Haines joined Buchheit in 2012, it didn’t take long for him to become one of the company’s rising stars. Jarrod already had a solid foundation in the retail hardware industry. …
Read More »2017 Young Retailer of the Year: Jackie Sacks
Over $2 Million in Sales Round Top Merchantile, Round Top, Texas Co-Owner Jackie may have only been looking for a little extra cash when she took a part-time job at Round Top Mercantile. But today, 17 years later, it’s evident …
Read More »Tips for Hosting a Special Event
With summer quickly approaching, it’s a great time to throw a party at your store. Special events can create a buzz around your business and draw customers in the door. How successful that event will be will depend, in large …
Read More »Lezzer Lumber Holds Expo for Loyal Customers
With all of the new products on the market, updates in building codes and changes in workplace regulations, it can be difficult for contractors to keep up. Lezzer Lumber makes it easier. Every February, the company, which operates 11 retail …
Read More »Intown Ace Looks for Ways to Get Noticed
With approximately 30,000 cars zipping past Intown Ace Hardware in Decatur, Georgia, every day, co-owner Dave Jones wants them to slow down enough for his business to get noticed. “We are always looking for a way to turn heads toward our …
Read More »Pet Product Trends for 2017
Consumers seem to have plenty of discretionary income when it comes to spending money on their pets. The sale of pet food and accessories can result in repeat traffic and high margins for independent home improvement retailers who decide to …
Read More »Local Art Showcased at Hardware Store
At Crest Hardware in Brooklyn, New York, creativity and art are part of the store’s culture. In addition to being a destination for all types of home improvement items, the store is home to the annual Crest Hardware Art Show, …
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