Fall 2021Hardlines Strategies

CUSTOMER PROFILE

Renovating for a Reset Western Market Trading Post has

expanded four times since it opened and currently has 31,000 square feet of space, including 25,000 square feet for retail. The store sits on 12 acres, half of which are used for storage and merchandising of lumber and other building materials. The most recent expansion took place in January 2021, when the store underwent renovations and a major product reset thanks to the suggestions and guidance of the Bowden’s Blish-Mize sales rep. “Blish-Mize did a fantastic job helping us choose what new products to carry in the store, and they were instrumental in getting us set up with new displays and merchandising,” Bowden says. The store is a big part of the local community, and the Bowden family strives to supply their community with the products they need. The reset was appealing for the Bowden family because it was a way to improve the store, continue to grow and support the community. Keeping all the departments the store already carried, Bowden added to the current offerings and renovated the space to make it more conducive for the new products.

The product reset brought in new departments and items, and the store has seen customers coming from neighboring states to shop the wide selection.

Offering something for everyone, Western Market Trading Post sells an extensive variety of home improvement products and building materials. It also has a gas station and sells groceries and household products.

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