Marvin's News

Marvin's named Best Lawn Garden Products Store and the Best Building Materials/Supplier

Brad Battles, the manager at the Albertville Marvin's and the recent winner of the North American Retail Hardware Association's Retail Innovator's Award! His store was also voted by readers of the Sand Mountain Reporter to be the Best Lawn Garden Products Store and the Best Building Materials / Supplier. Congratulations to Brad and the Albertville Marvin's! Watch the Video»

Marvin's Completes Refinancing of $20M Revolving Credit Facility

Thomasville, Alabama
Grand Opening in November

The Thomasville Times — Published Wednesday, November 19, 2009
Marvin's opens in T'ville Friday
Marvin's Building Materials and Home Center store in Thomasville held its grand opening Friday. Instead of a traditional ribboncutting, a selection of people involved with opening the store took turns cutting through a board with a hand saw.
Read Full Article ›

Summerville, Georgia
Now Open! August 2009

On August 7th Marvin's Building Materials and Home Centers opened a brand new Marvin's location in Summerville, Georgia.  The new store is 37,000 square feet of home improvement products with an attached lawn and garden center and the convenience of a drive through lumberyard.  "Making it easy for our customers is what Marvin's is all about," said Boyden Moore, President and CEO. "I would like to thank the mayor, the city council, and more specifically Commissioner Jason Winters and David Tidmore, President of the Chamber of Commerce, for their help and support in this project," said Moore.

Demopolis, Alabama, June 19, 2009

DEMOPOLIS — Marvin’s Building Materials and Home Centers is preparing to move to its new, larger location on U.S. Highway 80.

Craig Cowart, the senior vice president of merchandising and marketing, said the store would open on Monday, June 8, what the company is calling a “soft opening,” as opposed to the grand opening featuring the ribbon cutting, which will take place on Friday, June 19.

“Demopolis is a market we’ve been in since the late ’90s,” Cowart said. “It’s a market that we’ve been very pleased with, and we’re happy for the opportunity to grow with the city.

“The larger location will mean several different things. It’s going to allow that market and that store’s team to have our most competitive format, our new store format. There are several changes that you will see versus the Marvin’s that they’re used to in Demopolis.

“You’ll have a larger nursery as well as a larger drive-through lumber yard that will be paved instead of gravel,” he said. “We’re very proud of it.”

Store manager Stacy Carroll said the new store would open on Saturday, June 6, weather permitting. She added that, with the larger store, the company hired 12 more employees.

“When people find out that we’re moving, they get so excited,” Carroll said. “It’s going to be nice.”

DEMOPOLIS — Marvin’s Building Materials and Home Centers opened at its new location on Friday, allowing customers an early glimpse into its larger store.

“We wanted to open up the store a day earlier so we could get any kinks out,” said store manager Stacy Carroll.

Carroll said the store would have specials each Saturday from 7 to 11 a.m.

She added that although the store had what she calls a “soft” opening on Friday, it would have a grand opening on June 19-20.

Customers were walking around the store Friday morning, checking out the inventory and comparing prices.

“We thought we’d come see what the prices were going to be,” said Wayne Washburn, of Greensboro. “We thought we’d shop around a little bit.”

“It’s a nice store,” said Tracy Adams of Gallion.

Marvin’s will feature an expanded nursery and lumber yard, and will anchor the renovated Demopolis Gateway Plaza, bought by Quality Properties LLC, owned by Jeff Beck.

Most of the plaza got a new roof, and the plaza received a refreshed façade. Main Moon Restaurant will move into the plaza soon, and is in the process of moving and tearing down its former location in the parking lot of the plaza. The Market Place has also renewed its lease in the plaza and got a new ceiling and floor among other renovations.

Beck said he was hoping to get Dollar General to return to the plaza, and would like to have a 24-hour restaurant.

Andalusia Mayor Earl Johnson announced at a Wednesday press conference that Andalusia will soon be home to Marvin's Building Materials and Home Center. The home improvement center will be located in the old Wal-Mart building on the west bypass, next to the future home of Tractor Supply Co.

According to the company's Web site, Marvin's first store opened in Gadsden, Ala., in 1945, and the company is now based in Leeds, outside of Birmingham. The company currently has 28 stores in Alabama, Mississippi and Florida.

See the Thursday edition of the Star-News for the complete story.

Andalusia Star-News.com — Published Thursday February 5, 2009
Marvin’s coming to Andalusia- Store will locate in old Wal-Mart
By Stephanie Nelson (Contact) | Andalusia Star-News
Published Thursday, February 5, 2009

City officials announced Wednesday that Marvin’s Building Materials and Home Center will locate in part of Andalusia’s old Wal-Mart building.

Mayor Earl Johnson said building renovations will begin immediately, and the store expects to open this summer.

The new business will employ an estimated 25 people, occupy 36,000 square feet of the southern portion of the building and will have an attached lawn and garden center and drive-through lumber yard, Johnson said.

“This is a great economic boost to our community,” Johnson said. “It sends the message that Andalusia is in good shape and our economy is strong.”

Johnson said the contract with the Leeds-based company was accomplished in a two-week time frame and was signed Tuesday in Birmingham.

“While we were there, we had the opportunity to visit the company’s newest store in Calera,” he said. “It’s an attractive facility and our facility, like that one, will have a great impact in our area.

“It’s going to make a great addition to our community,” he said. “Its customer base will fit well, I think, with Tractor Supply. I think it’s going to move traffic to that side of town.”

Tractor Supply, which was announced shortly before the end of 2008, occupies the northern end of the old Wal-Mart building. Johnson said plans are under way to fill the middle section of the building.

“We’re working with a developer now, and we’ve got prospects,” he said. “I expect it to be filled before too long.”

Currently, there are 25 Marvin’s stores — Andalusia will be its 26th — in Alabama, Mississippi and Florida. Those stores employ a total of more than 600 employees.

“We are very excited to be opening our 26th store in Andalusia,” said Boyden Moore, Marvin’s president and CEO, in a prepared statement. “The store will feature a complete line of building materials, electrical, plumbing, paint, millwork, hardware, tools, as well as lawn and garden products.

“We plan to offer the communities of Covington and Conecuh counties a convenient alternative for their home improvement needs,” he said. “Additionally, Andalusia won us over versus other markets we were evaluating because of their great deal of cooperation and assistance in decision making.

Moore sad the mayor and city council worked swiftly to get Andalusia pushed ahead of several other communities in Alabama and surrounding states.

“We’ve been trying to come to Andalusia for several years, but the deal never seemed to come through,” he said. “The current developer and the city made our decision easy on our next store. We have a shared objective to keep sales inside the community that currently go to other counties, especially on the weekends.”

Employment positions from store management to part-time cashiers and sales associates are available and applications can be picked up at the Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce beginning Mon., Feb. 16. Job descriptions are available online at www.marvins.com.

The store is expected to open in June or July.

Leeds, Alabama, February 9, 2009

Marvin's Building Materials and Home Centers is pleased to announce plans to open four new stores in 2009. Details of the first two projects were announced last week at the company’s annual Expo and vendor meeting.

Marvin’s will open a new store in Demopolis, Alabama replacing an old format store that has served the community since opening in 1999. The store is already under construction at the former Wal-Mart site at the intersection of Highway 80 and 43. It will include a 38,000 square foot store with an attached lawn and garden center and drive through lumberyard. “We are celebrating our tenth year in Demopolis by moving to a new store where we can offer our customers more products in an easier to shop store. I would like to thank the mayor and city council of Demopolis both of whom were extremely helpful in getting this project completed," said Boyden Moore, President and CEO. The new store is expected to open in early June.

Marvin’s will also open a new store in Andalusia, Alabama. The store is under construction at the former Wal-Mart site on Highway 29. It will include a 36,000 square foot store with an attached lawn and garden center and drive through lumberyard. "We are very excited to be opening our 26th store in Andalusia. The store will offer a complete line of building materials, electrical, plumbing, paint, millwork, hardware, tools, and lawn and garden products. We plan to offer the communities of Covington and Conecuh counties a convenient alternative for their home improvement needs," said Moore. The store is expected to open in early July. “I would like to thank Mayor Johnson, the city council, and the Chamber of Commerce for their help and support in this project,” said Moore. “Their help was instrumental in our decision to move this project to the top of our priority list.”

Marvin's will hire 25 or more associates to work in the new store. "We like to hire friendly people from the community. All of our stores have a 'hometown' feel," said Moore. The Andalusia Chamber of Commerce Chamber is collecting employment applications for jobs at the new store. People who are interested may pick up and turn in applications at the Chamber located at 1208 West Bypass, Monday - Friday, 8 - 5. Positions that are available range from management to part-time cashiers and sales associates. Job descriptions and more information on Marvin’s are available on our website at www.marvins.com

Marvin's is known for its friendly, neighborhood stores that make home improvement projects easy and affordable. “Making it easy for our customers is what Marvin's is all about," said Moore.

Marvin's Building Materials and Home Center Planned for Oneonta, AL

Marvin's opened its first store in 1945 in Gadsden, Alabama. Over the past 62 years, Marvin's has grown to 26 stores in Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida with over 600 employees. "We are very excited to be opening our 27th store in Oneonta. The store will offer a complete line of building materials, electrical, plumbing, paint, millwork, hardware, tools, as well as lawn and garden products. We plan to offer the communities in Blount County a convenient alternative for their home improvement needs," said Boyden Moore, President and CEO.

"Additionally," said Moore," the city of Oneonta and the Blount County/Oneonta Chamber of Commerce won us over versus other markets we were evaluating because of their great deal of cooperation and assistance in decision making."

Marvin's stores feature a drive-through lumberyard that makes shopping for lumber, cement, roofing, and plywood easier. "Customers can drive into the lumberyard, select the products that they want, load up, walk inside and pay, and be on their way in a flash. Making it easy for our customers is what Marvin's is all about," said Moore.

Marvin's will hire 25 or more associates to work in the new store. "We like to hire friendly people from the community. All of our stores have a 'hometown' feel," said Moore. People interested in a job at the new store in Oneonta can visit the Blount County/Oneonta Chamber of Commerce at 227 2nd Avenue East, Monday - Friday, 8 - 5. They will begin taking applications starting Wednesday, August 22nd. Positions that are available range from the Store Management to part-time cashiers and sales associates. Job descriptions, as well as additional company history, are available on the Marvin's website at www.marvins.com.

Marvin's Building Materials and Home Center Planned for Millbrook, AL

Leeds, AL - Marvin's Building Materials and Home Centers is proud to announce plans for a new store in Millbrook, Alabama.  Expected to open late August/early September 2006, Marvin's is known for its friendly, neighborhood stores that make home improvement projects easy and affordable.  The store is currently under construction at the former Winn Dixie site on Highway 14.  It will include a 35,000 square foot store with an attached lawn and garden center and drive through lumberyard.

Marvin's opened its first store in 1945 in Gadsden, Alabama.  Over the past 61 years, Marvin's has grown to 25 stores in Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida with over 600 employees.  "We are very excited to be opening our 26th store in Millbrook.  The store will offer a complete line of building materials, electrical, plumbing, paint, millwork, hardware, tools, as well as lawn and garden products.  We plan to offer the communities of Elmore, Autauga, and Montgomery counties a convenient alternative for their home improvement needs," said Boyden Moore, President and CEO. 

“Additionally,” said Moore, “the city of Millbrook won us over versus other markets we were evaluating because of their great deal of cooperation and assistance in decision making.  We couldn't have made it all come together without the help of Mayor Al Kelley and Carol Thompson, the Economic Development Director."

Marvin's stores feature a drive-through lumberyard that makes shopping for lumber, cement, roofing, and plywood easier.  "Customers can drive into the lumberyard, select the products that they want, load up, walk inside and pay, and be on their way in a flash.  Making it easy for our customers is what Marvin's is all about," said Moore.

Marvin's will hire 25 or more associates to work in the Millbrook store.  "We like to hire friendly people from the community.  All of our stores have a 'hometown' feel," said Moore.  People interested in a job at the new store in Millbrook can visit the Millbrook Chamber of Commerce at 1756 Highway 14 in the Summit Plaza.  They will begin taking applications starting Wednesday, June 7th.  Positions that are available range from the Store Management to part-time cashiers and sales associates.  Job descriptions, as well as additional company history, are available on the Marvin’s website at www.marvins.com.

Marvin's Building Materials and Home Center Planned for Greenville, AL

Leeds, AL - Marvin's Building Materials and Home Centers is proud to announce plans for a new store in Greenville, Alabama.  Expected to open early March 2006, Marvin's is known for its friendly, neighborhood stores that make home improvement projects easy and affordable.  The store, which is near completion of renovation and construction, will be located at the former Wal-Mart site on exit 130 off of I-65.  It will include a 35,000 square foot store with an attached lawn and garden center and drive through lumberyard.

Marvin's opened its first store in 1945 in Gadsden, Alabama.  Over the past 60 years, Marvin's has grown to 24 stores in Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida with over 600 employees.  "We are very excited to be opening our 25th store in Greenville.  The store will offer a complete line of building materials, electrical, plumbing, paint, millwork, hardware, tools, as well as lawn and garden products.  We plan to offer Greenville and other surrounding communities a convenient alternative for their home improvement needs," said Boyden Moore, President and CEO.

Marvin's stores feature a drive-through lumberyard that makes shopping for lumber, cement, roofing, and plywood easier.  "Customers can drive into the lumberyard, select the products that they want, load up, walk inside and pay, and be on their way in a flash.  Making it easy for our customers is what Marvin's is all about," said Moore.

Marvin's will hire 25 or more associates to work in the store.  "We like to hire friendly people from the community.  All of our stores have a 'hometown' feel," said Moore.  Positions that are available range from the Store Management to part-time cashiers and sales associates.  People interested in a job at the new store can visit the Marvin’s website at www.marvins.com for job descriptions, hiring information, as well as additional company history.  Marvin’s will begin taking applications locally starting January 27th,   at the Greenville Career Center on 117 West Commerce Street.  Applications will be taken Monday through Friday from 8 am – 4:30 pm.  For additional information, contact the Career Center at #334-382-3128.

Jasper Grand Opening

Marvin's Building Materials & Home Centers proudly announced the GRAND OPENING of its newest store at 1200 US Highway 78 West in Jasper, Alabama on May 6th! Officials from both Marvin's and the city of Jasper were on hand Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. to participate in the ceremonial "board-cutting" that officially opened the store. Free hot dogs and soft drinks were served up at lunchtime both Friday and Saturday by our friends from the Jasper Big Brothers/Big Sisters. >> Read More