The National Hardware Show® has announced John Hartmann, president and CEO of True Value, will serve as a keynote speaker at this year’s event, held May 7-9 in Las Vegas. Hartmann’s keynote speech will take place Tuesday morning, May 7, …
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True Value Is Ready for the Future
Thousands of retailers gathered in Denver for the True Value 2018 Fall Reunion, which was held Sept. 28-30 at the Colorado Convention Center. The atmosphere across the show floor was positive, as attendees found new products, networked with other retailers …
Read More »Exclusive Q&A: True Value CEO Discusses Upcoming Reunion, Future
True Value’s President and CEO John Hartmann wants to make it clear that the doors are open for all independent retailers to attend the True Value Fall Reunion in Denver regardless of wholesale affiliation, size or market. This is a …
Read More »True Value Shareholders Vote to Proceed With Sale
After months of speculation, 15 roundtable sessions and thousands of individual conversations and emails with members, the votes are in and True Value’s shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the sale of 70 percent of the company’s stock to private-equity firm ACON …
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