Fall 2017 Hardlines Strategies

CUSTOMER PROFILE

management wants has been a driving force for Guadalupe Lumber in its partnership with Blish-Mize. The connections with the distributor have made for a strong working relationship, Grothues says. Originally, it started with a few Hardware House items, but Guadalupe Lumber has since moved more and more of its business to Blish-Mize. Plumbing, lighting, vanities and locksets have been productive items for Grothues’ stores, but the relationship has been just as important, he says. “We like that Blish-Mize is family-owned like us, and they’re so easy to work with. They do a great job getting products and orders to us, especially given how far south we are,” Grothues says. “We like that we can stay independent to run our business with the freedom to make our own decisions.”

One location of Guadalupe Lumber is decorated with several murals and paintings. The murals are designed to portray the products featured in each area.

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