Great hardware stores are more than just profitable
Home Channel News, August 10, 1998 by Tom Shay
Perez was also responsible for helping three Cuban refugees gain their freedom. As the three were being held in Mexico and scheduled for deportation to Cuba, Perez stepped in and made a difference. In addition to working through political channels with Mexican authorities in Miami, Perez threatened to stop buying merchandise from Mexico, a serious situation as his three stores import more than $4 million in merchandise per year.
The publicity, in addition to the overwhelmingt pride that Perez and the Union City True Value employees experienced were extraordinary, as the refugees came to the hardware store to personally express their thanks.
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