Just in time for grilling season two large hardware store co-ops have announced their intent to merge. Do It Best and United Hardware (home of Hardware Hank) will combine to create one of leading hardware brands in the country.
We are embarking on a significant milestone in our journey as a cooperative that will change our future for the good. By aligning with a like-minded co-op, we’re better positioned to serve our members and help them win in the marketplace.
United Hardware President & CEO Chad Ruth
Do It Best has about $4.8 billion in revenue and over 3,500 stores, which will be added to United Hardware’s reach of more than 700 stores. This will make the combined entity more competitive in the co-op hardware space that includes leader Ace Hardware at $9.1 billion in revenue.
We believe deeply in the power of the co-op model. It’s about partnership, mutual growth, and shared success. United Hardware joining us is not just a merger. It’s a declaration of our belief in this model, a belief in partnering with our members to compete and win.
Do it Best President & CEO Dan Starr
Both hardware co-ops sell leading grill brands including Weber, charbroil, Traeger, Pit Boss, Blackstone, Camp Chef and more.