True Value’s Path Forward

True Value’s Path Forward

  • Posted by Contributor
  • On October 14, 2024
  • Cutting Edge Products
Today we announced that we have entered into a sale agreement with Do it Best that we are confident will make True Value stronger over the years to come and prove beneficial to our vendor partners.
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Do it Best Makes Bid to Acquire True Value Assets

Do it Best Makes Bid to Acquire True Value Assets

  • Posted by Contributor
  • On October 14, 2024
  • Cutting Edge Products
Do it Best, the nation’s largest member-owned co-op for hardware and lumber products, announces its bid to acquire substantially all assets from True Value, a Chicago-based hardlines wholesalers that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy under private equity ownership. The proposed acquisition, supported unanimously by the Do it Best Board of Directors, would mark a significant moment in the history of the independent home improvement industry, if consummated, as it would create a worldwide store network exceeding 8,000 locations in the U.S. and more than 50 countries around the world.
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Future of True Value

Future of True Value

  • Posted by Contributor
  • On October 5, 2024
  • Cutting Edge Products
True Value has undertaken a process to pursue a potential strategic sale of the company. With full support of our board of directors, we hired an investment banker to identify and vet the best options for our associates, retailers and vendor partners. Our current equity investors have been instrumental in supporting our efforts to modernize and right-size our legacy operations, and I am tremendously grateful for them.
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NRF Calls on Administration to Use ‘Any and All Authority’ to End Port Strike

NRF Calls on Administration to Use ‘Any and All Authority’ to End Port Strike

  • Posted by Contributor
  • On October 2, 2024
  • Cutting Edge Products
The National Retail Federation today released the following statement from NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay after a labor strike was initiated at all U.S. East and Gulf Coast container ports. The strike went into effect after the six-year master contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) expired on Sept. 30.
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Nation’s Best Acquires South Texas Hardware

Nation’s Best Acquires South Texas Hardware

  • Posted by Contributor
  • On October 2, 2024
  • Cutting Edge Products
With its acquisition of South Texas Hardware’s three-location chain, Nation’s Best expands its growing network of locations in its home state, bringing its total location count across the US to 63.
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Lowe’s Announces 2024 Vendor Partners Of The Year

Lowe’s Announces 2024 Vendor Partners Of The Year

  • Posted by Contributor
  • On October 1, 2024
  • Cutting Edge Products
Lowe's Companies, Inc. announced it has named Pella®, Schluter Systems and Klein Tools as the company's 2024 Vendor Partners of the Year. The suppliers were recognized for their commitment to delivering quality products, innovation, value and service to Lowe's customers.
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