Daymans DIY: Fighting for Survival

0:00It's April 5th. Welcome to Lester News Today, powered by AI. Damon's DIY, that family run hardware spot on King Rich's Road in Lester, is pushing for community backup to hit its 100th birthday next year. Started back in 1928 by William Damon, it's been a local staple ever since, but now they're sounding the alarm after watching nearby. Indie Struggle Earlier this week, another family store, Heaps and Siloby, shut down for good, hitting close to home. The Damon's crew knows the spots aren't rivals. They swap tips and send customers each other's way. Building that tight network across, blessed to shire. Owners like 33-year-old manager and his dad Steve are feeling the squeeze from skyrocketing costs, especially hiring extra staff since. Families aren't big enough to cover shifts anymore. The internet boom and COVID lockdowns pushed folks online, killing foot traffic hard. Big players like Amazon with next-day drops changed everything too. People now grab project supplies on impulse instead of

1:04planning trips to locals. Like Damon's. Plus the older DIY crowd who love these stores is fading out, while younger ones chase flashy online ads. Retails brutal these days, just a couple rough months from closing shop, even for century old gyms. If you value that personal touch and local vibe, swing by and show some love before it's too late.