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Vassar Building Center
TOMORROW TODAY
Nine years after buying Vassar Building Center, Mike and Brenda MacKay had built
the business into a thriving pro lumberyard and hardware store. Strong, consistent
sales allowed them to regularly expand. However, while the location was performing
well, their existing building couldn’t support their vision for growth. If they wanted to
move forward, they would have to find a new, larger location.
“We had a 10,000-square-foot store, but half of that was kitchen and bath,” said
Mike. “There were so many good trends we wanted to get into — but we simply
didn’t have the space to do it.”
Vassar Building Center At the same time, intensive research,
showcases a dramatic exploration, and planning had paid off for the
Do it Best store design team. They had just
new option in finalized comprehensive plans for the next
generation of Do it Best stores. They needed an
Do it Best store design. owner who was willing to be the first prototype
store. Mike and Brenda eagerly stepped forward
to be those partners.
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