GIFT CARD REWARDS LOCAL ADS PRODUCT SUPPORT CONTACT US STORE LOCATOR OPEN A STORE REUNION ABOUT US CAREERS NEWSROOM HOME›OPEN A STORE›JOIN TRUE VALUE›WHY JOIN TRUE VALUE? OPEN A TRUE VALUE HARDWARE STORE Joining True Value is joining a passionate community of 4,500 independently owned retail stores. Our vision is for every True Value retailer to be the best hardware store in town. True Value is unique among franchises and hardware co-ops—we require no investments or franchise fees that may limit your freedom or profitability. As a hardware wholesaler with a retail consumer brand, we offer you over 85,000 products at wholesale prices, plus optional programs to support your retail operations and sales. GET STARTED WHY JOIN TRUE VALUE? LOW FRANCHISE COSTS Unlike typical franchises and hardware co-ops, True Value requires no investments or franchise fees that may limit your profitability. You have the freedom to operate your business as you see fit. This includes the optional use of our nationally recognized brand name, shared by 2,200 other stores. This also includes the ability to choose the wholesale products and retail programs that fit your budget and drive the most retail sales for your business. When you open a hardware store or convert a hardware store, you may be eligible for low-interest, retail-growth loans with 10-year payment terms. 4,500 Independent Retail Stores 2,200 Branded Stores 60 Countries 13 Regional Distribution Centers Meet Our Management Team How Inclusion & Diversity Matter at True Value POPULAR PRODUCTS AT COMPETITIVE PRICES True Value offers more than 85,000 products from thousands of vendors at competitive, wholesale prices. Our assortment of popular brands, niche items, and True Value exclusives provides endless possibilities to customize your product selections for your market. This includes the strongest private label brands in the industry, all easily available in our warehouse ordering system. We also offer volume and growth rebates on your wholesale purchases and flexible buying opportunities for you to adjust to local and seasonal trends. True Value does not require a stock minimum or equity investment. We get to choose where to buy from and make decisions about how we invest in our store. That’s true independence. Willis Qualheim | Owner, Park Falls True Value When you become a True Value customer, we treat you like family. That’s why we call our twice-yearly buying shows “Reunion.” In just four days you’ll have opportunities to prepare for your most important selling seasons, plan for promotions, update your store and drive success. Reunions are packed with: The BEST products and buying opportunities in the business Industry insights Educational sessions Networking World-class entertainment MARKETING TOOLS THAT HELP YOU SELL As a hardware wholesaler with a retail consumer brand, we measure our success by what you sell. True Value offers customizable, a la carte marketing programs to help you attract customers and grow, overall returning $16 for every $1 spent. We ensure your store is top of mind wherever your customers are searching and shopping, with a mix of print and digital marketing. Digital marketing Local e-commerce Local circulars Retail rewards program Digital Marketing at Vassar & Frankenmuth True Value SUPPORT FOR SPECIALTY BUSINESSES Our hardware store format adapts to urban and rural locations of all shapes and sizes. At True Value, our philosophy is simple: Every retailer is different. Only you know your store like you do. And the most important thing about our business is to help you grow yours. True Value provides specialized support to a variety of retail operations beyond core hardware: Garden Centers – garden center stores, as well as professional landscapers and retail growers International Stores – stores outside of the U.S., which currently includes over 60 countries Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) – stores and commercial industrial distributors Rental Services NEW STORE PROGRAM When you open a True Value hardware store, we work with you to make the process easy. You may be eligible for low-interest, retail-growth loans with 10-year payment terms. Our New Store program offers the following benefits: Base Program 100% opening stock order inventory credit Store survey Floor plans and planograms Merchandise coordination Suggested pricing plan Grand opening support Optional Add-Ons Project manager Professional merchandisers New store onboarding GET STARTED CONVERT A STORE When you convert a hardware store to True Value, our dedicated conversion team works with you to make the process seamless. Like retailers who open a new store, you may be eligible for low-interest, retail-growth loans with 10-year payment terms. Programs to fund store remodeling Competitive rebate programs True Value is the wholesaler of choice for independent hardware retailers who value the freedom grow on their own terms. Whether you’re with Ace Hardware, Do It Best, Orgill, or any other franchise or wholesaler, let us show you the true value behind True Value. Contact us for more details. GET STARTED Next: GET STARTED Questions? Comments? 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