Outstanding Achievement for Nauss TIM-BR Mart

Bridgewater, NS – A major renovation effort has resulted in major acclaim for Nauss TIM-BR Mart located in Bridgewater. . On Wednesday, Sept. 8, Hardware Merchandising Magazine presented Outstanding Retailer of the Year to the fourth generation of founder, BJ Nauss. “ We are so excited to be able to offer an outstanding experience to our South Shore customers,” says Kurt Nauss. “Our new store has been recognized by our peers, but more importantly, has been applauded by our community.” This national award judges building supply stores from across the country based on categories like innovation, merchandising, staff training and customer service.

Nauss joined the TIM-BR Mart buying group in 1982 – a collection of over 600 independent building supply stores across Canada. Nauss TIM-BR Mart was the test site for a new look being designed for TIM-BR Mart by Bedford, NS based branding firm Image Design. Nauss TIM-BR Mart was also the location where TIM-BR Mart’s new television commercial, now being aired across the country, was filmed.

“We give a strong national face to a group of independently owned retailers, allowing them to compete with big box retail and still maintain their prominent local roots,” says Tom Smith, president of TIM-BR Mart Atlantic (the AWARD buying group). “ We are really proud of Nauss’ accomplishment. The fact that a small-town building supply store can compete in a national arena, speaks volumes for the strength of Kurt’s team and the TIM-BR Mart brand.

Nauss TIM-BR Mart is an important contributor to the South Shore economy, established in the early 1900s by builder BJ Nauss and Sons. As business grew and sons became fathers, the Nauss family expanded into the retail hardware business in 1950. Today’s location is a 9,800 sq. ft. retail space with a 14,000 sq. ft. warehouse and 22,000 sq. ft. lumberyard. The newest renovation effort has created an outstanding resource centre for homeowners and contractors alike.