Issue date: May/June 2006        Topic: TrendSetters

Breed & Co.’s unique blend

(MJ Gilhooley)
Rarely do you see a retail establishment with the word “hardware” in the descriptive tag and recognized as “the” place to register for chic bridal gifts. Located in Austin, TX, Breed & Company has bu...

        Issue date: May/June 2006        Topic: TrendSetters

Breed & Co.’s unique blend

(MJ Gilhooley)
Rarely do you see a retail establishment with the word “hardware” in the descriptive tag and recognized as “the” place to register for chic bridal gifts. Located in Austin, TX, Breed & Company has bu...

        Issue date: March/April 2006        Topic: TrendSetters

Cole Hardware’s

Neighborhood Appeal (MJ Gilhooley)
Rick Karp learned at an early age how important customer service is at Cole Hardware in San Francisco. The retailer’s reputation for quality products, competitive prices and outstanding service starte...

        Issue date: January/February 2006        Topic: Garden Furniture Retailing

Retailing Outdoor Rooms

Peninsula Gardens One of a Kind (MJ Gilhooley)
Marlin Cram has come a long way since his days as a lumber broker. An entrepreneur at heart, he had a marketing degree and an interest in landscaping when he changed his career path and opened Peninsu...

        Issue date: January/February 2006        Topic: Trends

Retailing Outdoor Rooms

Peninsula Gardens One of a Kind (MJ Gilhooley)
Marlin Cram has come a long way since his days as a lumber broker. An entrepreneur at heart, he had a marketing degree and an interest in landscaping when he changed his career path and opened Peninsu...

        Issue date: November/December 2005        Topic: TrendSetters

L&G Tops Lavender Mountain

(MJ Gilhooley)
Six years ago, husband-and-wife team Spencer and Virginia Brewer were knee deep in different careers. Little did they know they would eventually operate a $1 million-plus hardware store. The Brewers ...

        Issue date: November/December 2005        Topic: Garden Furniture Retailing

Retailing Outdoor Rooms

Hawks Comfortable Addition (MJ Gilhooley)
With a history that dates back 130 years, Hawks Nursery in Wauwatosa, WI, got its start selling plant stock - largely consisting of fruit trees, shade trees and shrubs - to farmers and area residents,...

        Issue date: November/December 2005        Topic: Trends

Retailing Outdoor Rooms

Hawks Comfortable Addition (MJ Gilhooley)
With a history that dates back 130 years, Hawks Nursery in Wauwatosa, WI, got its start selling plant stock - largely consisting of fruit trees, shade trees and shrubs - to farmers and area residents,...

        Issue date: September/October 2005        Topic: Garden Furniture Retailing

Retailing Outdoor Rooms

North Hills homestyle appeal (MJ Gilhooley)
Twenty-five years ago, when Don Mitchell first sold indoor furniture, he didn’t have a clue it would lead to owning 9 acres with 2,400 square feet of outdoor furniture. He enjoyed the furniture busine...

        Issue date: September/October 2005        Topic: Trends

Retailing Outdoor Rooms

North Hills homestyle appeal (MJ Gilhooley)
Twenty-five years ago, when Don Mitchell first sold indoor furniture, he didn’t have a clue it would lead to owning 9 acres with 2,400 square feet of outdoor furniture. He enjoyed the furniture busine...

        Issue date: September/October 2005        Topic: TrendSetters

L&G completes the mix at

Fresno Ag Hardware (MJ Gilhooley)
Providing small-town service in the city of Fresno, CA, Fresno Ag Hardware is customer-focused throughout the store. With the goal of providing its customers with the products they need, this hardware...

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