| And while it can be a lot of fun to pick out your new | | | | many of the members are our friends, neighbors, |
| kitchen and the new floors for your bathroom, it also | | | | even relatives," said Meas. "The Kids Zone and |
| requires your full attention. That's a luxury members | | | | donations to youth groups like the Boys & Girls Club |
| with children don't always have. That's why DirectBuy | | | | are just an extension of that philosophy." |
| of Providence has developed a "Kids Zone" area in | | | | Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped consumers enjoy |
| their showrooms, so parents can focus on the task | | | | enormous savings on home furnishings, home |
| at hand and kids can enjoy the DirectBuy experience, | | | | improvement items, entertainment and outdoor |
| too. | | | | products, and accessories, by providing an avenue to |
| Though not a supervised area, the Kids Zone | | | | purchase directly from the manufacturer. |
| features a number of things to keep school-age | | | | Conveniently located at 222 Metro Center Boulevard |
| children occupied and entertained: books, puzzles and | | | | in Warwick, DirectBuy offers consumers a |
| games. The Kids Zone also includes a television with | | | | comfortable, welcoming setting where they finally |
| VCR so children of members can watch movies. | | | | have the financial control of buying direct. |
| "Let's face it, most kids would rather go to the | | | | For more information on DirectBuy of Providence, |
| dentist than watch their parents shop for their next | | | | you can call 401-921-4988 or visit |
| home improvement project. By the same token, it's | | | | About DirectBuy |
| difficult for members with children to get the most | | | | Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of |
| out of the experience and do the research they | | | | thousands of families enjoy a better quality of life, |
| need to do if they're concerned about the kids | | | | enabling them to buy directly from more than 700 |
| getting fidgety. The Kids Zone gives children of | | | | manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Buying |
| DirectBuy members a place to play games, watch | | | | direct enables members' hard-earned money to go |
| TV or even make new friends with other members' | | | | much further, while having the selection and choice |
| kids while the grown-ups have their 'fun'," said Heng | | | | not available at any retail store. DirectBuy of |
| Meas, co-owner of DirectBuy of Providence. | | | | Providence, which opened in 2006, prides itself in |
| Creating fun things to do for children is nothing new | | | | providing excellent member service. Access to |
| for DirectBuy. DirectBuy franchises across North | | | | confidential prices, local suppliers and unparalleled |
| America regularly donate equipment to youth | | | | selection helps make members' dream projects a |
| organizations like the Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCAs, and | | | | reality. It's a comfortable setting, where you finally |
| children's hospitals. | | | | have the financial control of buying direct. DirectBuy |
| "Because we are so entrenched in the community, | | | | of Providence is part of more than 150 franchise |
| we have an even greater incentive to make this a | | | | locations throughout North America. |
| one-of-a-kind, unique shopping experience because | | | | |