TU to eliminate hardware and expand food offerings

One of Alaska's oldest retailers is proposing bold changes in its quest to provide Petersburg customers with what they need.

Barry Morrison, general manager of The Trading Union, Inc. said the hardware store inventory will be liquidated and its space will be filled with specialty foods and Costco products.

"The biggest complaint I get is the cost of food and requests for specialty foods," Morrison said. The town needs greater access to specialty foods, Morrison added.

Products offered in the former hardware space will be unique to the offerings across the street at the established store, expla...