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