More 2023 STIHL Hardware All Stars: Va., Wash., W.V.
Here are the next three in the latest class of STIHL 2023 Hardware Store All Stars that represent community-oriented, customer-focused, high-performance hardware-and-building-supply retailing at its finest. From each of the 50 states, HBSDealer recognized an All-Star performer.
You can read about all 50 honorees here in the digital issue of HBSDealer. Additionally, HBSDealer.com will highlight a handful of honorees one batch at a time. This year’s superstar performers from Virginia, Washington and West Virginia are featured below.
Virginia
M&M Building Supply in Hartfield
Sterling Hudgins and Kathryn Tatterson bought a contractor-oriented supply store in 1998. They engineered a complete remodel, and rebranded as M&M Building Supply. The couple expanded the retail space and broadened inventory to attract female shoppers – the renovation included a kitchen design department with a selection of cabinets and vanities. They also supply their Tidewater community with locally made crab pots, fishing supplies and kayaks.
Washington
Knudson Lumber and Hardware in Ellensburg
Founded in 1937, Knudson is in its third generation of ownership by the Knudson family. Their reputation is based on old-school values of honest hard work and treating every customer with respect. The Do it Best dealer launched e-commerce just before the pandemic, providing an outlet for pro and DIY customers. They stay connected to their community on social media by sponsoring events like Build a Birdhouse Day and Relay for Life.
West Virginia
It’s Mill Creek. It’s 1956. The story begins… A place to buy suet feed, bird feed. And it continues today with hardware; farm supplies; and lawn and garden supplies. This Orgill dealer has “top quality Purina feed and pet food. We can also get feed for exotic pets,” they said. Find Case or Old Timer knives, Orca coolers, and Lodge cookware. One reviewer said: “I buy all my garden supplies and woodworking tools here.”
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Special thanks to STIHL for its support of the ALL-STAR project. (Note: Not all honorees are STIHL dealers.)
