Do it Best responds to continued growth with additional divisional merchandise manager

FORT WAYNE, IN — Do it Best is pleased to announce Lisa Saunders as its new Divisional Merchandise Manager. With an impressive tenure spanning more than 16 years in various merchandising/buying roles, including six years as a senior director of merchandising for a national apparel company, Saunders brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to the team. 

Saunders’ expertise in domestic and international merchandising, coupled with her strong leadership experience, make her a valuable addition to Do it Best. She will oversee merchandise strategies for Building Materials; Housewares, Cleaning & Storage; Farm & Ranch; and Heating & Automotive departments. 

This strategic hire underscores the company’s commitment to fostering growth by focusing on strategy, special projects, and mid- to long-term planning. Welcoming Saunders to the team is part of a larger initiative to enhance and amplify the company’s responsiveness, better serving its members. Additionally, Do it Best has further expanded its team by hiring multiple associate merchandise managers, fortifying the company’s commitment to service excellence.

“Do it Best is growing at a significant rate,” said Vice President of Merchandising Jason Stofleth. “Bringing Lisa on board allows us to further focus on our strategic goals and ensure that we are meeting the needs of our members efficiently. Her experience, leadership, and fresh perspectives are exactly what we need to continue to propel our division forward.”

Saunders expressed her enthusiasm about joining the Do it Best team, stating, “I’m thrilled to be part of such a dynamic company and look forward to contributing to its success. My goal is to leverage my experience to drive growth and innovation across our divisions, ensuring we continue to meet and exceed our members’ expectations.”

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.

For more information:

Taylor Feighner, Ferguson Advertising
260.428.1174
taylor@fai2.com