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The Next Level of Housewares

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To watch the full video, click here. Woodstock Do it Best Hardware store owner dedicates nearly 800 square feet of floor space to the housewares category, including Diane’s Kitchen, a cookware shop on the store’s second floor.

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Taking Control of Accounts Receivable

By T.J. Comstock, owner of Northwest Hardware, LLC Recently I was talking to a fellow hardware retailer and we got into a discussion about accounts receivable (A/R) levels in our stores. I mentioned what my levels were and he seemed …

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Indiana Retailer Caters to Diverse Downtown Demographic

Keith Payne works hard to make his downtown Indianapolis hardware store stand out. With a handmade granite paint counter, soft pendant lighting, wide aisles and bright, alluring colors and signage, the store resembles a high-end specialty shop with a wide …

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An Innovative Approach to Urban Retailing

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

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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