Yes, hardware cooperative Do it Best (dib) successfully acquired True Value in November 2024 following True Value's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. The $153 million deal created the world's largest cooperative network of independent home improvement retailers.
Historically, True Value was a cooperative owned by retailers; however, in 2018, it was purchased by ACON Investments. In October 2024, True Value filed for bankruptcy and competitor Do It Best agreed to purchase the company. The purchase was completed in November 2024.
Do it Best paid $153 million in cash and assumed up to $45 million in debt for True Value, according to court documents. Starr said the company now has 400 new employees in Chicago, who will continue to serve True Value stores.
Do it Best has officially completed its acquisition of True Value, creating the world's largest cooperative network of independent home improvement retailers. This significant transaction marks a transformative milestone for both companies and the broader independent hardware industry.
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Dan Starr assumed the role of CEO in 2024. Dan joined Do it Best in 2005 as director of human resources and general counsel, was promoted to vice president of human resources in July 2006, and was named executive vice president and chief operating officer in June 2012.
True Value Company will bring on Jeff Olson, AZEK Company's VP of finance, as chief financial officer effective March 29. The move comes in concert with a modified internal reporting structure at the Chicago-based distributor and the announcement of the eventual departure of current True Value Company CFO Deb O'Connor.
Founded in 1948 by John Cotter with 25 member stores, today True Value serves over 4,500 independent retail hardware stores in 60 countries.
But most importantly, their core values closely align with ours,” said Dave Barker, owner and CEO of Breed and Company.
Death. In May 2022, Starr was admitted to Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston, due to an unspecified illness. He died there from complications from surgery on September 13, 2022, at the age of 76.
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Originally founded by Richard M. Schulze and James Wheeler in 1966 as an audio specialty store called Sound of Music, it was rebranded under its current name with an emphasis on consumer electronics in 1983.
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FORT WAYNE, IN, Nov. 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.
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True Value (Specialty Retail) is a Private company.