And while it can be a lot of fun to pick out your new kitchen or the new floors for your bathroom, it also requires your full attention. That’s a luxury members with children don’t always have.
The 23 DirectBuy franchises serving Canada in seven provinces—Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Saskatchewan—have developed a “Kids Zone” area in their respective clubs so parents can focus on the task at hand and kids can enjoy the DirectBuy experience, too.
Though not a supervised area, the Kids Zone features a number of things to keep school-age children occupied and entertained: books, puzzles and games. The Kids Zone also includes a flat screen television so children of members can watch movies or play video games.
“Let’s face it, most kids would rather go to the dentist than watch their parents shop for their next home improvement project. By the same token, it’s difficult for members with children to get the most out of the experience and do the research they need to do if they’re concerned about the kids getting fidgety. The Kids Zone gives children of DirectBuy members a place to play games, watch TV or even make new friends with other members’ kids while the grown-ups have their ‘fun’,” said Jade Allen, co-owner of DirectBuy of Vancouver.
Creating fun things to do for children is nothing new for DirectBuy. DirectBuy franchises across North America regularly donate equipment to youth organizations like the Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCAs and children’s hospitals.
“Because we are entrenched in the local community, we have an even greater incentive to make this a one-of-a-kind, unique shopping experience because many of the members are our friends, neighbors, even relatives,” said Allen. “The Kids Zone and donations to youth groups are just an extension of that philosophy.”
Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped consumers enjoy enormous savings on home furnishings, home improvement items, entertainment and outdoor products, and accessories, by providing an avenue to purchase directly from the manufacturer. With 23 convenient locations in Canada, DirectBuy offers consumers a comfortable, country-club setting, where they finally have the financial control of buying direct.
For more information on DirectBuy, you can visit www.directbuy.com or www.directbuycares.com.
About DirectBuy
Since 1971, DirectBuy has helped hundreds of thousands of families enjoy a better quality of life, enabling them to buy directly from more than 500 manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Buying direct makes members’ hard-earned money to go much further, while having the selection and choice not available at any retail store. With access to confidential prices, local suppliers, and unparalleled selection, DirectBuy helps make members' dream projects a reality. It's a comfortable, country-club setting, where you finally have the financial control of buying direct. The 23 showrooms serving seven provinces in Canada are part of more than 150 franchise locations throughout North America.
Locations of DirectBuy by province are:
Alberta:
DirectBuy of Calgary Unit 17 3900 106th Ave. SE, Calgary, 403-543-1620
DirectBuy of Edmonton, 10427 174 St. NW, Edmonton, 780-413-8242
British Columbia:
DirectBuy of Greater Vancouver, 91 Golden Drive Unit #1, Coquitlam, 604-552-5252
DirectBuy of Vancouver, 2659 Lillooet St., Vancouver, 604-251-5822
DirectBuy of Central Okanagan, #5 2260 Hunter Rd, Kelowna, 250-763-4130
DirectBuy of Greater Victoria, 350B Bay Street, Victoria, 250-412-0238
Manitoba:
DirectBuy of Winnipeg, 180-117 King Edward Street East, Winnipeg, 204-925-4190
New Brunswick:
DirectBuy of New Brunswick, 950 Mountain Road, Moncton, 506-384-3009
Nova Scotia:
DirectBuy of Halifax, 60 Williams Avenue, Dartmouth, 902-446-4355
Ontario:
DirectBuy of Toronto Northwest, 2500 Williams Parkway E Unit 37, Brampton, 905-793-0639
DirectBuy of Ottawa, 1392 Cyrville Road, Ottawa, 613-749-2700
DirectBuy of London, 4093 Meadowbrook Dr. Unit 108, London, 519-652-0552
DirectBuy of Toronto North, 205 Torbay Road, Unit #2, Markham, 905-948-1911
DirectBuy of Mississauga, 4120 Ridgeway Drive Unit 26, Mississauga, 905-608-9244
DirectBuy of Kingston, 1121 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, 613-545-1200
DirectBuy of Toronto East, 1735 Bayly Unit 17, Pickering, 905-839-7747
DirectBuy of Hamilton – Niagara, 589 Barton St, Suite 102, Stoney Creek, 905-643-8271
DirectBuy of Toronto Downtown, 20 Banigan Drive, Toronto, 416-467-0078
DirectBuy of Waterloo, 755 Bridge St. Ste. 14, Waterloo, 519-885-3231
DirectBuy of Windsor, 2705 Kew Drive, Windsor, 519-945-3200
DirectBuy of Barrie, 320 Bayfield Street Unit 63, Barrie, 705-719-2999
Saskatchewan:
DirectBuy of Saskatoon, 201 Robin Crescent, Saskatoon, 306-683-3490
Consumers interested in becoming members may obtain a Visitor’s Pass to attend an Open House by contacting DirectBuy at 1-800-DIRECTBUY or visiting www.directbuycares.com.
You can learn more about the superior value and benefits of a DirectBuy membership also by visiting www.directbuycares.com.
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