Orgill Case Study | 5 In 1955, Llewellyn Commodore “Bill” McGuckin opened McGuckin Hardware to service the Boulder, Colorado, market. In these early years, McGuckin Hardware became well known in the community as a trusted resource for hardware and home improvement products. They offered products out of four different departments to meet the needs of local area homeowners. Five years after opening the business, Bill was joined by his daughter Dee’s husband, Dave Hight, as a partner in the operation. Together, they set out to expand the store to evolve with the growing community’s needs. In 1966, following Bill’s passing, Dave continued with their vision of broadening the operation and looking for innovative ways the store could better serve its customers. Over the next several decades, McGuckin transformed from a small family-owned storefront into a 60,000+ sq. ft. retail location filled with an eclectic mix of product offerings. Although the store has changed locations several times during its existence, the store has remained in the same shopping center since it first opened its doors. From its original offering across four departments, today McGuckin Hardware offers customers products across 18 different categories, including builders hardware, plumbing, electrical, tools, automotive, plants, paint, craft and hobby, pet supplies, lawn and garden, housewares and sporting goods. In total, the store offers 125,000 items in-store ranging from plumbing and HVAC products to camping equipment and home decor. Today, the company employs about 250 people and is run by Dee and Dave’s son, Barry. Dave Hight passed away in 2021 but left a lasting impact on the business and the Boulder community. Corporate History
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