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CUSTOMER PROFILE

A Remodel That Paid Off The expansion strengthened more than hardware. The improved layout increased traffic across lumber, feed and general merchandise. Bowden says customers now make more complete trips because they can find everything they need in one stop. “Every category helps one another,” he says. Bowden credits the growth to the close working relationship he has with the Blish-Mize team and the support he receives when planning changes or evaluating new categories. “Blish-Mize has been wonderful to work with,” Bowden says. “They’ve helped us take the store to the next level.” For Bowden, the expansion marks another step in his store’s evolution. He regularly attends the Blish-Mize Spring and Fall Buying Markets, looking for new products and opportunities to improve his store. “Our partnership with Blish-Mize has been good for us,” Bowden says. “We’re not done growing yet.”

The expansion delivered immediate returns, with higher traffic and sales increases that pushed the store to expand its parking to keep up with demand.

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