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About Intown Ace Hardware<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Intown Ace Hardware is a community focused store known for its friendly team, long standing traditions, and commitment to supporting local education and neighborhood causes. Their customers look forward to annual events like Ladies Night<\/strong> and the Anniversary Sale<\/strong>, two crowd favorites that bring their community together year after year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOn October 2, we welcomed more than 800 ladies for a night of shopping, wine, eats and live music. We raised over $14,000 for our local education fund,\u201d <\/strong><\/em>Dana shared.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n From giveaways to seasonal sales to charity fundraisers, every event has one goal. Bring people together and give back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n With two signature events happening each year, Intown Ace Hardware relies on simple, effective printed materials that reach customers directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bag stuffers are their go to solution. Every shopper receives one with their purchase, which guarantees visibility and drives turnout for key events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But like many small businesses, they faced a couple of hurdles: \u201cWe had used a design program that wasn\u2019t compatible and your design team walked us through converting the file so it could be printed,\u201d<\/em><\/strong> Dana explained.<\/strong> \u201cWe were also a little late getting started and PrintingCenterUSA was able to cut several days off getting the finished materials.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For their 40th Anniversary Sale, the challenge was the same. Busy schedules, non designer files, and the need to get thousands of bag stuffers printed early enough to support their busiest shopping day of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dana partnered with PrintingCenterUSA to print 6,000 full color bag stuffers<\/strong> for their 2025 Anniversary event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Printing in bulk kept the cost low and the reach high. For just over $300, Intown Ace Hardware printed 6,000 full color fliers and used them to promote events that brought in hundreds of guests and raised more than $14,000 for their community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Flier Print Specs:<\/strong> These small, colorful fliers became a powerful touchpoint for the community. By placing one in every shopping bag, Intown Ace Hardware spread awareness, supported local causes, and helped customers feel connected to their annual traditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAgain, not being a graphic designer, my files were not perfect and PrintingCenterUSA came to the rescue,\u201d <\/strong><\/em>Dana said. <\/strong>\u201cYour team made sure the bleeds were there and helped us get everything ready.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Even better, during the process, Dana learned that turning the piece into a postcard<\/strong> next year could offer an even sturdier feel for nearly the same price. She is excited to make the switch in future print runs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bag stuffers have become a powerful tool for building anticipation and boosting attendance at Intown Ace Hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the Anniversary Sale, customers look forward to the event all year. Many even visit early to \u201cscope out\u201d what they plan to buy. With 30 percent off most items and 40 years to celebrate, it is a shopping day customers mark on their calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSuch really helpful people to work with,\u201d <\/em>Dana said. \u201cYou have made this process so easy.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For Ladies Night, the printed flyers helped draw more than 800 attendees<\/strong> and contributed to raising over $14,000<\/strong> for a local education fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Behind-the-Print-Youtube-Thumbnail-40.png\")
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\u2022 Their design software was not compatible with print<\/strong> ready formatting
\u2022 Their files were missing bleeds<\/strong>
\u2022 They were working on a tight timeline<\/strong>
\u2022 They wanted the most cost effective, high quality<\/strong> solution<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Printing Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Size: <\/strong>6 x 4.25 inches
Quantity: <\/strong>6,000
Paper: <\/strong>60 lb. uncoated text
Ink: <\/strong>Full Color Front
Back: <\/strong>Blank<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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