Profile on Plow & Hearth--Reaping What You Sow (2,623 words)

Plow & Hearth was in the middle of dramatic growth in profits and revenue, and its 300,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art Virginia distribution center was a sought-after asset for any dot-com. With a good bargaining position, the Rices wanted to sell to a strategic buyer who would bring a lot to the table besides just cash.