Industry News

Do it Best Names Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer

December 10, 2024

A proponent of servant leadership, Widner is known for fostering collaboration and innovation within his teams. In his new role, Widner will focus on leveraging technology to streamline operations, enhance member support, and create innovative solutions that help Do it Best members thrive in today’s competitive marketplace.

House-Hasson Names Doering Senior Vice President of Sales

December 10, 2024

Doering has more than 30 years of experience working at increasingly higher levels of responsibility in sales and product management achieving up to double-digit sales increases and growing the profitability of major corporations as well as independent dealers

Do it Best Taps Ty Sordelet as Vice President of Logistics

December 2, 2024

Sordelet brings over a decade of leadership experience in logistics innovation, supply chain optimization, and operational excellence. Since joining Do it Best in 2022 as a director of warehouse operations, Sordelet has played a pivotal role in driving process improvements, optimizing logistics strategies, and delivering exceptional value to the company’s members.

Quikrete acquires Summit Materials for $11.5B

November 26, 2024

Summit Materials, Inc., a Denver-based producer of aggregates and cement, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Quikrete Holdings, Inc. (Quikrete) for $52.50 per share in cash, for a total value of approximately $11.5 billion, including debt.

ECI Software Solutions President and COO Sarah Hagan Named 2024 Globee® Woman Executive Winner for Excellence in Tech Leadership

November 26, 2024

Sarah Hagan, president, and chief operating officer at ECI, has been named a 2024 Gold Globee® winner in the “Woman Executive of the Year – Technology Products and Services” category of the 17th Annual Globee Awards for Achievement (Women in Business).

Do it Best Vice President of Information Technology Announces Retirement

November 26, 2024

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.

Ace Retail Holdings Names Tony Houk Vice President of Store Operations

November 22, 2024

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.

Do it Best Successfully Completes Purchase of True Value

November 22, 2024

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.

Bliffert Lumber’s Pink Truck: A Colorful Journey Supporting Local Breast Cancer Patients and Cancer Research

November 11, 2024

Bliffert has had a partnership with Susan G. Komen for quite some time, but we wanted to help more and make a unique difference in our community,

Fluidmaster acquires Australia-based Haron International

November 11, 2024

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.