Category: Retailer Profile
May 2022
At Loconsolo Paints, customer service has been woven into the fabric of the company since its inception nearly 70 years ago. The business started in Brooklyn, New York, and that original location on Coney Island…
May 2022
Nestled in the middle of New York City, DaCorta Hardware stocks hardware, paint, and basic lumber products to the professional contractors in the area. Established in 1946 by Albino DaCorta, he began supplying the neighborhood…
February 2022
Miller’s Hardware has been serving Winter Park and the greater Orlando area since 1945. The business began as a Ben Franklin Five & Dime store, owned and operated by founder Robert R. Miller. In the early…
February 2022
For residents of south Tampa, Bay to Bay Ace Hardware has been a staple in the neighborhood since 1947. When the business first opened its doors, it was called Thomas Hardware. The name eventually changed…
February 2022
A clear vision and a loyal customer base are just a few aspects that help a family business grow over multiple generations. At Tanner Paint Co. in Tampa, Florida, lessons from the three generations prior…
February 2022
Sarasota Paint Company has been selling paint coatings in the Sarasota and Bradenton area since 1975. The company has grown to five locations, with some stores more pro-focused and others more consumer-focused. No matter what,…
February 2022
For Central Florida residents, one independent chain has become a reliable source for all their home improvement needs—Toole’s Ace Hardware. The operation started in 1906 with Bray Hardware, which was purchased by current owners Walter…
February 2022
After years of working at DaCorta Hardware, Marc DaCorta decided to head south from New York City. He took what he’d learned growing up in the family business to open his own business. In 2012,…