Do it Best to host Open Buying Day
Do it Best announced it is hosting its first Open Buying Day of 2022 at its world headquarters in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on March 22.
“As we work to continually strengthen Do it Best as the first and best choice for our members, discovering new vendors and innovative products plays an important role in further enhancing our members’ product mix,” said Dent Johnson, vice president of merchandising for Do it Best.
“We are strongly committed to delivering solutions-oriented products for our store owners, which is why we’re hosting another Open Buying Day. This process makes it easier for selected vendors to participate and ultimately helps our members grow their sales with new products added to our distribution network,” said Johnson.
The co-op said qualified vendors will have the opportunity to meet with the merchandising team to present their company and products, as well as learn about the requirements to become a Do it Best vendor. Participation includes a required $200 non-refundable donation to the Do it Best Foundation.
Vendors interested in participating, the company said, should visit the Open Buying Day page to complete the initial questionnaire, which begins the registration process. Space is limited.
Do it Best is the only U.S.-based, member-owned comprehensive and fully integrated hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry, with annual sales surpassing $5 billion.