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Do it Best Corp. turns to an experienced retailer to lead a team of territory managers.

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At Pick & Shovel, a Do it Best dealer in Newport, Vermont, the time honored slogan is "If we don't have it, you don't need it."

Among the categories of this classic New England retailer are appliances, pet supplies, hobby goods, clothing, and even ice cream.

Do it Best Corp. has extended its contract with DemandTec, a provider of software for sales promotions. The Fort Wayne, Ind.-based co-op uses two of DemandTec’s products, DemandTec's Promotion Planning & Management and Promotion Execution.

"With 4,000 member stores to support, it is very important for us to give each location as much autonomy as possible in communicating to their customers," said Tim Miller, VP marketing at Do it Best Corp.

Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Do it Best Corp. announced the appointment of new merchandise managers to replace three retiring managers, effective April 1, 2011.

The co-op appointed Gary Loosle for lawn and garden – green goods, Josh Meyer for paint and sundries, and Chris Steinlicht for rental and store supplies.

Do it Best Corp. has promoted Shane Burnworth to merchandise manager for the Farm & Ranch category, effective immediately.

Since joining the company in 2012, Burnworth has served as both an assistant and associate merchandise manager on the Farm & Ranch team.

In his new role, he will work closely with Do it Best member-owners in this growing category, bringing his extensive category experience, product knowledge and vendor and member relationships to bear on his new tasks.