On April 5, United Hardware shareholders overwhelmingly voted in favor of the previously announced merger with Do it Best. According to the co-ops, the merger will enhance efficiency, add buying power and drive store growth for previous United Hardware dealers …
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Do it Best, United Hardware to Merge
In a historic move, United Hardware and Do it Best announce that they intend to merge. The intent to merge, which received unanimous approval from the boards of directors of both companies, brings together two industry leaders with a shared …
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 …
Read More »Industry Insights: Do it Best
In the 2024 Market Measure Report, published by the North American Hardware and Paint Association, industry partners offered insights into 2023 operations and their goals for 2024. Read the insights from Do it Best’s Dan Starr below and download the complete …
Read More »Do it Best’s Dan Starr Receives Indiana Award
In a recent visit to the new Do it Best headquarters at the Electric Works campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb joined the Do it Best team for a tour of the facility and presented Do it …
Read More »Do it Best Reports $4.8 Billion in Sales for 2023 Fiscal Year
Do it Best reported $4.8 billion in sales for the fiscal year ended June 24, 2023, building on three consecutive years of record growth. Since 2021, the company has welcomed nearly 800 new locations to the cooperative. This year, Do …
Read More »New Location Breathes Excitement Into Do it Best 2023 Spring Market
For the first time in over 45 years, the Do it Best 2023 Spring Market was held outside of Indianapolis. Taking place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, member-owners, exhibitors and Do it Best staff members buzzed …
Read More »Do it Best Builds Capacity for Strong Sales Growth Along West Coast
Do it Best broke ground on a major expansion of its Woodburn, Oregon, distribution center to support member growth along the West Coast. The multi-year project will grow the space by about 50% and increase the company’s efficiency and responsiveness …
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