After testing out the concept at a couple of choice locations, Rockler Woodworking and Hardware stores are moving forward to expand lumber offerings. The goal is to make visiting a Rockler store an even more complete one-stop destination for project needs.
“Across the country there has been a significant increase in our customer demand for quality lumber to support home improvement, woodworking and other DIY project needs,” says Joe Kester, Rockler’s vice president of retail.
In many stores, these expansions of lumber inventory are significant. For example, in Maplewood, Minnesota, the store’s lumber area has increased from 800 square feet to 2,600 square feet. The Sandy Springs, Georgia, store has also expanded its lumber display from 800 to 2,600 square feet. In Seattle, Washington, the store now offers 1,800 square…