The closest we have to that is Ace Hardware where one guy owns 2 or 3 franchised stores. The only real advantage that they have is service and it allows them to carve out a little niche here in geezer land. They really do try to have at least a few people there who know what you are holding when you walk in and if they actually sell what you need.
It is definitely not geared to compete with a supply house for trades but a maintenance operation like my wife runs is one of their best customers.
