Do it Best Corp is a privately held, member-owned cooperative founded in 1945 as Hardware Wholesalers, Inc. Headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the company operates as a comprehensive buying cooperative for hardware, lumber, and building materials retailers. It supports thousands of independently owned locations across the United States and more than 50 countries, offering centralized purchasing, logistics, and marketing services. Do it Best manages eight regional distribution centers and multiple lumber offices, enabling efficient supply chain operations for its members. The cooperative model allows store owners to benefit from collective buying power and annual rebates, which have exceeded $1 billion over the past decade. In recent years, Do it Best expanded through strategic acquisitions, including True Value and United Hardware, strengthening its position as one of the largest home improvement cooperatives globally. The organization remains focused on operational efficiency, tech
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