Making an acquisition the best-case scenario

In 2016, Taylor’s Do it Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia brought Pleasants Hardware into the Do it Best family. Brothers Joe and Russ Taylor acquired seven Pleasants Hardware stores in the Richmond area. The leadership team preserved the Pleasants brand and built a great team for the successful transition. Four years later, the merger is going well and Pleasants continues to prove its strength and resilience.

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About the Do it Best Group

Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, the Do it Best Group is the world’s largest hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With nearly $6 billion in annual sales, we support thousands of independently owned locations across the United States and in more than 60 countries worldwide. Partners in the company have the flexibility to operate under the Do it Best, True Value, or their own local store identities, offering a diverse range of branding options to best serve their communities. For more information, visit doitbestonline.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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