Do it Best Vice President of Information Technology Announces Retirement

Do it Best Vice President of Information Technology Announces Retirement

  • Posted by Contributor
  • On November 26, 2024
  • Cutting Edge Products
John first joined Do it Best as the manager of the IT division’s project management office, quickly advancing through leadership roles as divisional manager of application development and director of application portfolio management. In 2018, he was appointed Vice President of Information Technology, bringing more than 30 years of IT leadership and strategic planning experience to the cooperative.
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Ace Retail Holdings Names Tony Houk Vice President of Store Operations

Ace Retail Holdings Names Tony Houk Vice President of Store Operations

  • Posted by Contributor
  • On November 22, 2024
  • Cutting Edge Products
Ace Retail Holdings — the parent company of Westlake Ace Hardware, Great Lakes Ace Hardware, and other retail hardware brands — recently promoted Tony Houk to vice president of store operations. In his new role, Houk will oversee all store operations across Ace Retail Holdings’ 250+ locations. He will also sit on the company’s Executive Committee.
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Do it Best Successfully Completes Purchase of True Value

Do it Best Successfully Completes Purchase of True Value

  • Posted by Contributor
  • On November 22, 2024
  • Cutting Edge Products
Do it Best announces the successful acquisition of True Value, a long-time competitor with a legacy brand that benefits both organizations. This monumental transaction represents a transformative milestone for Do it Best, True Value, and the entire independent hardware industry.
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Fluidmaster acquires Australia-based Haron International

Fluidmaster acquires Australia-based Haron International

  • Posted by Contributor
  • On November 11, 2024
  • Cutting Edge Products
On Nov. 7, Fluidmaster acquired the assets of Haron International Pty Ltd based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Haron was designated the exclusive distributor of the Fluidmaster brand starting in 1989 and throughout the 28 years of partnership introduced Fluidmaster’s innovations, including the 400UK063 toilet cistern fill valve, now affectionately known as the “green box,” to the Australian market.
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Remembering Bernie Marcus

Remembering Bernie Marcus

  • Posted by Contributor
  • On November 5, 2024
  • Cutting Edge Products
Bernie was an inspiration in many ways. He was a master merchant and a genius with customer service. Together with Arthur Blank and Ken Langone, Bernie helped create a nation of doers who could tackle any project, large or small. He loved our customers. He also loved the associates who made the company what it is today.
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True Value is temporarily suspending our direct ship (drop ship) program

True Value is temporarily suspending our direct ship (drop ship) program

  • Posted by Contributor
  • On November 4, 2024
  • Cutting Edge Products
True Value is temporarily suspending our direct ship (drop ship) program as we remain focused on our primary business during our bankruptcy case and as we finalize the closing process of our sale to Do it Best. Below are the steps and information you need to maintain any direct ship needs.
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True Value Good News on Our Path Forward

True Value Good News on Our Path Forward

  • Posted by Contributor
  • On October 31, 2024
  • Cutting Edge Products
Do it Best’s willingness to backstop our lenders’ recovery and accelerate the target closing date led to consensus and support among True Value’s lenders and unsecured creditors for the sale to Do it Best.
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True Value’s Next Steps

True Value’s Next Steps

  • Posted by Contributor
  • On October 21, 2024
  • Cutting Edge Products
Following our announcement earlier this week about our path forward, we wanted to reach out to share that the process has moved forward as expected and that we are off to a good start.
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