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Since opening in March, North Meridian Hardware in downtown Indianapolis has gained a lot of attention for its fresh, contemporary store layout and community outreach efforts. In this video, store owner Keith Payne talks about how he’s worked hard to …
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Hartville Hardware Opens Mega Store in Ohio
When referring to home improvement retailing, it’s typical to correlate big outlets with the stark, cement environments often found in warehouse models. But the team at Hartville Hardware had a different idea for their store. When they were planning an …
Read More »The Largest Hardware Store in the United States
To watch the full video, click here. Hardware Retailing takes you on a quick tour of the largest independent hardware store in the United States, Hartville Hardware in Ohio.
Read More »Good, Old-Fashioned Fun
Cruise the aisles of Rick Parker’s store in historic downtown Richmond, Ind., and you’ll quickly know what he’s about: Fun. From the old-fashioned soda machine in the store’s Italian market all the way up the wooden stairs to the blues …
Read More »Parker True Value: Redefining the Traditional Niche
To watch the full video, click here. Rick Parker, owner of Richmond Hardware in Richmond, Ind., has found a way to incorporate his many interests into his business by expanding into an Italian market, screen-printing business and blues club. In …
Read More »A Look Around McGuckin Hardware
To watch the full video, click here. With 18 departments and 60,000 square feet of selling space, McGuckin Hardware in Boulder, Colo., has made a name for itself as the place that carries everything. Randy Dilkes, store manager, tells us …
Read More »Attracting Contractor Customers Through Tool Sales
To watch the full video, click here. Joe Araiza of Ganahl Lumber discusses how the company has positioned itself as the go-to place for contractors and professionals looking to stock up on hand and power tools. From hosting demo days …
Read More »New Young Retailers Have Big Plans for Their Small-Town Hardware Store
From the day Kristine and Scott Landry got married, they planned to run a business of their own someday—they just needed the right opportunity. For years, Kristine had been working as a manager at several Kief Hardware locations in Louisiana, and Scott was a crane …
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