New ownership, Paladin refresh century-old business
Paschal Brothers Hardware & Lumber had served the Jacksonville, Florida community for over 100 years. Longtime employee Corey Hunt recently purchased the business and chose Paladin Data Corporation to help him take the store into its second century.
Now named Hunt Lumber & Supply, Corey’s store and story is highlighted in the April edition of Hardware Retailing. Read more
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