Based in Fort Wayne, Ind., we are the only U.S.-based, member-owned, comprehensive and fully integrated hardware, lumber and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With annual sales of nearly $5 billion, we are proudly serving thousands of member-owned locations throughout the United States and more than 50 other countries. In addition to our low up-front prices, we provide our members with consistently high year-end rebates—more than $1 billion in the last decade—which enables them to reinvest in their stores by expanding merchandise selection through additional locations and making capital improvements. We have a long-standing history of strength and stability, driven by our industry-leading lowest cost of operations—just 2.12% for the 2017 fiscal year. We continue to maintain the highest credit rating in our distribution channel. Interested in joining our team? With a variety of different disciplines and opportunities to explore new roles, you can find a career with us that brings out the best in you. Visit www.doitbestcareers.com to learn more.
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1626 Broadway Suite 100
Fort Wayne, IN 46802, US
The power of teambuilding and combined brand recognition was on full display last week at our National Sales Meeting at the Fort Wayne Headquarters. We explored ongoing initiatives, including integrating distribution centers, updating merchandising assortments, and data-driven programs to strengthen our members' retail performance #DoitBest #NationalSalesMeeting #Collaboration
Safety excellence in action! Do it Best Group’s Mesquite, Nevada, distribution center has earned OSHA’s Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) certification for the 13th consecutive year. Sustaining SHARP status for more than a decade reflects the Mesquite team’s daily commitment to maintaining a proactive safety culture. By putting workplace safety first, our team ensures reliable, efficient distribution service to Do it Best Group member stores across the region. Congratulations to the entire Mesquite team on continuing this outstanding record of safety leadership! #DoitBest #SafetyFirst #SupplyChainExcellence
Congratulations to David VanderWeele and the entire team at Big Rapids Lumber & Hardware on earning the 2026 Beacon Award for Best New Store from Hardware Connection! Since purchasing the former Big Rapids Cash & Carry in 2020, David led a major transformation to reimagine the business as a modern, full-service home improvement destination. Utilizing the Do it Best store design program to optimize retail flow, drive sales, and elevate the customer experience, the team expanded core departments, added a dedicated Kitchen & Bath Design Center, and created an impressive Milwaukee Tool destination to seamlessly serve both pro contractors and everyday homeowners. From modernizing store operations to strengthening community roots in Big Rapids, Michigan, this recognition highlights the true power of independent retail innovation. Please join us in celebrating Big Rapids Lumber & Hardware on this incredible achievement! #DoitBest #BeaconAwards #IndependentRetail
The true strength of the co-op model is the community it builds. When independent retailers unite, they combine local passion with global momentum. This September 24 to 28 in Indianapolis, the Do it Best Fall Market will serve as a powerful reminder of what independent hardware stores and lumberyards can achieve together. It is an unmatched environment to renew old friendships, forge new partnerships, and feel the collective energy of thousands of business owners driving the industry forward. Be part of the momentum. Secure your spot at the Fall Market today: https://lnkd.in/gH2yAGi5 #DoitBest #FallMarket #RetailIndustry
Congratulations to Bill Gilbert, owner of Gilbert's Hardware & Appliance, on receiving the prestigious national Retail Beacon Award for Lifetime Achievement from THE HARDWARE CONNECTION INC. This recognition honors Bill and his family's decades of dedication and lasting contributions to independent home improvement retailing. The legacy began 60 years ago in 1965 as a modest Western Auto storefront in downtown Owosso. Built on the belief that a local store can take care of people better than anyone else, Gilbert’s Hardware & Appliance has grown into a cornerstone of Owosso and expanded to serve the DeWitt community. Please join us in celebrating Bill, his family, and his entire store team on earning this well-deserved national honor. #DoitBest #RetailBeacon #IndependentRetail
We put the power of our network on full display last week at our Wilkes-Barre distribution center open house. If you couldn’t make it, here’s a quick look at what you missed—from connecting with fellow members and our team to seeing the operation up close. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event such a success. Where should we host our next open house? 🤔
Congratulations to the incredible group of rising leaders across our member network who were named Hardware & Building Supply Dealer NextGen Award winners. This annual recognition honors standout professionals across the hardware and building supply sector whose innovation, strategic vision, and commitment to excellence are shaping the future of independent retail. Their dedication on the showroom floor and in their local communities continues to drive our entire industry forward. Please join us in celebrating these talented leaders on earning this well-deserved national recognition: ✨ Adam Gunnett, BI & Tech Strategy, Busy Beaver Building Centers, Inc. ✨ Sean Pellman, Director of Operations, PC Home Stores ✨ Tyler Yates, Senior Inventory Controller & Field Development, Nation's Best Holdings, LLC And congratulations again to Do it Best Group team members Jenna Magnuson and Will Beamon! https://lnkd.in/e_XFCcS6 #DoitBest #NextGenWinners #HBSDealer #IndependentRetail #RetailLeaders
Nearly 300 attendees joined us this week in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, for the latest stop in our distribution center open house series! The two-day event brought together vendor partners offering exclusive buying specials, along with Do it Best members and True Value Company retailers for great food, networking, and a behind-the-scenes tour of the largest distribution center in our network. Thank you to all of our members, retailers, and vendor partners who joined us and helped make this event a success! #DoitBest #TrueValue #SupplyChainExcellence #DistributionCenterOpenHouse
Investing in emerging talent strengthens both our business and the communities we serve. This summer, six students participated in the Do it Best Group Level-Up Internship Program, contributing to meaningful work across managed marketing, supply chain, user experience design, information security, lumber and building materials, and logistics. Their experience went well beyond observation. Interns worked on real business priorities, learned directly from company leaders, visited a member-owned store, participated in professional development, and supported Big Brothers Big Sisters through a community service project. The program concluded with capstone presentations highlighting the impact of their work. Congratulations to Grace Schaekel, a second-year Level-Up intern and this year’s capstone scholarship recipient. Through her work in lumber and building materials, Grace helped create a more focused product assortment that reduces redundancy, improves warehouse efficiency, supports cost savings, and makes it easier for our members to stock the right products with confidence. Programs like Level-Up help build a stronger talent pipeline for Northeast Indiana while giving students the opportunity to see how their skills can make a measurable difference for independent businesses across the country and around the world. #DoitBestGroup #LevelUp #Internships #TalentDevelopment #NortheastIndiana #IndependentBusiness #WorkforceDevelopment #CommunityInvestment
For high-volume independent hardware stores and lumberyards, purchasing power is everything. The upcoming Fall Market gives our members the scale required to secure massive savings on bulk inventory, pallet specials, and drop-ship programs. Connecting with thousands of industry peers and over 1,200 vendors under one roof allows you to negotiate effectively and align your inventory with upcoming demand. Registration is open now for the event in Indianapolis from September 24 to 28. Set your store up for a high-performance season. Register now at https://lnkd.in/gH2yAGi5 #DoitBest #LBM #SupplyChain