DISTRIBUTORS/CO-OPS

After adding two new sales territories in the South, House-Hasson noted a boost in turnout at its recent dealer market.

Eleven companies were recognized during True Value Co.'s annual vendor award banquet, including a "service provider of the year."

The full list of winners are as follows:

A practical session designed to helped retailers make the most of their floor space taught Do it Best dealers several truisms about consumer habits. For instance, odd price points -- such as $3.43 -- create the perception that every possible penny has been slashed from the price; and most people walk to the right side of the store first. 

Advancing the footprint in the Southeast in the form of a two-step distributor 

The co-op points to three new records in fiscal year 2016, all driven by “hard work.”

Do it Best Corp. promoted of Don Randolph to the position of retail performance manager.

In his new role, Randolph will oversee and lead co-op efforts in aiding the growth and improvement of member stores through enhancement of retail performance programs. 

Randolph is a nearly 10-year veteran of Do it Best Corp., serving as a territory sales and business development manager in the southwestern United States. 

From the days of far-out colors and Tru-Test January Paint Value Days.

Expectations are running high for attendance and business at the Oct. 13 to 15 Do it Best October Market in Indianapolis.

Do it Best Corp. executives say the interest in the market can be seen in several key measures, including a notable increase in member registrations for the October event, which covers both the number of stores represented as well as total employees attending. Pre-registration for the fall market’s Education Day seminars, of which nearly 30 sessions are scheduled, is also up.