NEWS ARCHIVE

May 1, 2026

FORT WAYNE, Ind., April 30, 2026 — Do it Best Group today announced that CEO Dan Starr will be the featured keynote speaker at the 12th Global DIY-Summit, taking place June 16–18 at RAI Amsterdam in the Netherlands.   Starr’s keynote session, “Reinventing a Legacy Brand for the Next Generation,” will focus on how home improvement leaders can strengthen brand relevance with Millennials and Gen Z by combining modern consumer insight, digital precision, and a test-and-learn approach in ways that are scalable across markets and business sizes.  The Global DIY-Summit is widely recognized as a leading international gathering for senior executives across the[…]

April 28, 2026

Do it Best Group has been recognized with the Event of the Year award at the IMPRESS Awards, presented by the Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Indiana Chapter. The award was presented April 23 at the FORUM Event Center in Fishers, Indiana, where meeting and event professionals from across the state gathered to celebrate excellence, innovation, and leadership in the industry. Do it Best Group earned the honor for its 1980s-themed 80th Anniversary Celebration, held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse during the company’s[…]

March 9, 2026

Do it Best and True Value dealers are actively engaging in the Spring Market at the Colorado Convention Center, where education, exclusive buying opportunities, networking, and strategic launches are designed to equip them with new tools, from cutting-edge solutions to data intelligence, that directly drive growth, margin and profitability. At the core of this year’s Spring Market is a bold emphasis on technology and innovation as foundational growth drivers. The Market Kickoff brought together thousands of attendees from around the[...]

February 17, 2026

The first half of FY26 marks the first full fiscal year which includes True Value. Do it Best saw a slight decrease in gross sales, largely due to deflation in lumber prices.  Do it Best hardlines sales remained essentially flat YOY, increasing 0.1%, in line with the home improvement industry. While True Value sales increased 31% when comparing December 2024 to December 2025, reflecting the positive momentum across handled goods and directs.  “In a competitive and evolving retail environment, our[…]

February 13, 2026

Do it Best Group announced today that it is implementing its distribution center optimization plan, a strategic initiative designed to strengthen its supply chain, support long-term growth, and enhance service for all members and retailers. The plan includes a series of phased distribution center transitions across the network and is moving forward ahead of schedule. The optimization plan follows an extensive, third-party collaboration and analysis of current and future distribution center and routing needs, emphasizing growth, scalability, and operational efficiency.[...]