In one of the biggest deals the independent home improvement industry has seen in decades, Do it Best has announced its bid to acquire substantially all assets from True Value, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy under private equity ownership. …
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Future, Education Top of Agenda at True Value 2024 Fall Reunion
With a focus on what’s next and best practices, the True Value 2024 Fall Reunion in Orlando brought together retailers from across the U.S. and around the world for several days of product discovery, education and networking. “The True Value …
Read More »True Value Sponsors Return of IROC
True Value has announced that it will once again partner with the International Race of Champions (IROC) to celebrate the best of the best in the racing world at the upcoming IROC event scheduled for July 19-20 at Lime Rock …
Read More »True Value Donates Products to Habitat for Humanity ReStore
True Value has deepened its relationship with Habitat for Humanity through product donations to Habitat for Humanity ReStore locations across the country. Since the fall of 2023, True Value has donated product valued at more than half a million dollars …
Read More »Springing Ahead: Retail Tactics to Differentiate in the New Season
By Chris Kempa, True Value CEO FRESH GRASS, longer days and warm breezes usher in new opportunities to plant seeds of success this spring season. While last year presented challenges for retailers industrywide—from unpredictable weather to shifting consumer behavior—this year …
Read More »True Value Will Take Over Universal Studios for Fall Reunion Welcome Reception
True Value Co. will provide Fall Reunion attendees exclusive access to Universal Studios Florida for its Welcome Reception on Sept. 9. The twice-a-year event kicks off that morning with a session from senior leaders and the opening of the show …
Read More »True Value Strengthens Commitment to Retailers, Customers at 2024 Spring Reunion
Deepening its commitment to partner with its retailers so they can find success in their local markets, True Value announced the launch of a new marketing initiative and investments in order and warehouse management at the 2024 Spring Reunion. Over …
Read More »2024 Market Measure: Industry Insights
In the 2024 Market Measure Report, published by the North American Hardware and Paint Association, executives from the industry’s distributors and buying groups offered insights into their operations in 2023 and their plans and goals for 2024. Read the reports …
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