The Biggest Box

The Biggest Box

Size Matters: The store opened in April 2012 and saw 10,000 daily visitors for the first few days. The pace has slowed, says company president Howard Miller, giving the business a chance to hone its customer service to maximize returns on its bigger footprint.

The Biggest Box

All in the Family: Hartville (Ohio) Hardware president Howard Miller Jr. (left) and vice president Wayne Miller balance retail and pro interests in creating what may be the world's biggest hardware store.

The Biggest Box

The Biggest Box

The Biggest Box

The Biggest Box

The Biggest Box

The Biggest Box

One of the store's biggest attractions is a 1,850-squarefoot ranch house (Right) fitted mostly with American-made products. It sits in the middle of the store.

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Managing Foot Traffic: The store's six entrances, a carryover from the old location, let customers park near the department that they want to shop.

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Hitting Home: Four home facades in common local architectural styles line the back wall, hiding a two-story design center that features designers' offices and 16 kitchen and bath modules.

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