Directbuy of Providence Offers "play" Areas for Parents and Kids

And while it can be a lot of fun to pick out your newmany of the members are our friends, neighbors,
kitchen and the new floors for your bathroom, it alsoeven relatives," said Meas. "The Kids Zone and
requires your full attention. That's a luxury membersdonations to youth groups like the Boys & Girls Club
with children don't always have. That's why DirectBuyare just an extension of that philosophy."
of Providence has developed a "Kids Zone" area inSince 1971, DirectBuy has helped consumers enjoy
their showrooms, so parents can focus on the taskenormous 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 Zonepurchase directly from the manufacturer.
features a number of things to keep school-ageConveniently located at 222 Metro Center Boulevard
children occupied and entertained: books, puzzles andin Warwick, DirectBuy offers consumers a
games. The Kids Zone also includes a television withcomfortable, 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 theFor more information on DirectBuy of Providence,
dentist than watch their parents shop for their nextyou can call 401-921-4988 or visit
home improvement project. By the same token, it'sAbout DirectBuy
difficult for members with children to get the mostSince 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of
out of the experience and do the research theythousands of families enjoy a better quality of life,
need to do if they're concerned about the kidsenabling them to buy directly from more than 700
getting fidgety. The Kids Zone gives children ofmanufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Buying
DirectBuy members a place to play games, watchdirect 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 Hengnot 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 newproviding excellent member service. Access to
for DirectBuy. DirectBuy franchises across Northconfidential prices, local suppliers and unparalleled
America regularly donate equipment to youthselection helps make members' dream projects a
organizations like the Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCAs, andreality. 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 alocations throughout North America.
one-of-a-kind, unique shopping experience because