Sad to see the passing of such stores.
The oldest hardware here is in its 85th year, and still viable, due to the foresight of the family that owns it. They have a feed store, a hardware store, and a large independent grocery in the same location. The are a Do It Best hardware, but have kept as much of the old timey ways as possible. I can buy one fastener, fasteners by the pound, or in the damn plastic things with the wrong number of units, all in one place. The people know the customers by name, live here in town, and are dedicated to staying in business.
Some prices are higher than the box stores, and they might be out of something, but they know what you need, and will get it if possible.