McCord's Do it Best

What McCord's Do it Best does

McCord's Do it Best is an independent home center retailer operating a physical store in Logansport, Indiana, as an authorized member of the Do it Best hardware cooperative. Founded in 1935 and privately held, the company employs between 11 and 50 people and serves a local/regional customer base across two principal segments: DIY homeowners undertaking repair, maintenance, and improvement projects, and contractors and tradespeople sourcing building materials and supplies. The business is built around a broad 22+ category product assortment that includes hardware, lumber and building materials, power and hand tools, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, lawn and garden, outdoor living, paint, automotive, cleaning, safety, pet, storage, housewares, workwear, sporting goods, office supplies, holiday decorations, electronics, and convenience foods/snacks.

The underlying technology stack is conventional retail: a standard e-commerce storefront on doitbest.com leveraging Scene7 digital asset management for product imagery, with no proprietary software, AI/ML capabilities, SaaS platforms, or integration ecosystem disclosed. The company has no app, no public API, and no developer-facing surfaces; operations are anchored in the brick-and-mortar store and the cooperative-supplied digital catalog. There are no patents, trademarks, certifications, awards, or regulatory actions on record.

McCord's revenue model is straightforward one-time transactional retail sales of physical goods to consumers and trade buyers, with no subscription, licensing, or recurring component. Pricing is set at the store/category level and is not publicly disclosed. The company's primary economic relationship is with its parent cooperative, Do it Best, which provides wholesale distribution, brand licensing, the Best Rewards loyalty program, shared marketing, and collective purchasing power in exchange for cooperative membership. McCord's does not disclose revenue, has no funding rounds, no subsidiaries, no M&A activity, and no public financial filings; it is a single-location, mature, owner-operated retail business.

Name

McCord's Do it Best

Legal name

McCord's Do it Best

Website

https://mccordsdoitbest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

McCord's Do it Best is an independently owned home center retailer in Logansport, Indiana, founded in 1935, operating as a member of the Do it Best cooperative. It serves local DIY homeowners and contractors with a broad 22+ category assortment of hardware, building materials, tools, plumbing, electrical, lawn and garden, and household supplies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hardware and Home Improvement Retail

NAICS

Home Centers (444110), Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers (444), Hardware Retailers (44414)

SIC

Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200), Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211)

akta.pro primary industry

General Home Improvement & Hardware Stores (CRAIADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lawn & Garden Equipment Retail (Mowers, Trimmers, Blowers) (CRAIAIAA), Electrical Supplies Retail (Wiring, Switches, Breakers, Conduit) (CRAIADAE)

Keywords

• Hardware retail store
• Building materials supply
• Home improvement retail
• Power tools and accessories
• Lawn and garden supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Logansport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Retail Sales: Revenue generated through direct sales of hardware, building materials, tools, plumbing supplies, electrical components, outdoor equipment, and home improvement products to consumers and contractors through physical retail locations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

McCord's Do it Best operates a physical home center retail store in Logansport, Indiana, selling hardware, lumber, tools, building materials, plumbing and electrical supplies, lawn and garden products, paint, HVAC equipment, automotive supplies, and household goods. The store operates as an authorized member of the Do it Best cooperative, leveraging the cooperative's brand, purchasing power, distribution, and the Best Rewards loyalty program to serve DIY homeowners and professional contractors.

Product overview

McCord's Do it Best is a hardware and home improvement retail store operating as a Do it Best franchise member. The company offers an extensive product portfolio organized across 22+ major categories spanning hardware, building materials, power tools, hand tools, plumbing supplies, electrical products, lawn and garden, outdoor living, paint and painting supplies, automotive, HVAC, cleaning supplies, safety products, pet supplies, storage and organization, housewares, workwear, sporting goods, office supplies, holiday decorations, electronics, and food/snacks. This is a traditional brick-and-mortar retail operation with a wide-ranging physical product inventory serving both DIY homeowners and professional contractors. No specific named software products, SaaS platforms, or technology modules were identified in the source data — the company operates as a conventional retail hardware store.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hardware Products General hardware supplies including fasteners, locksets, hinges, builder's hardware, door/window hardware, and specialty hardware for RVs and mobile homes, sold to DIY homeowners and contractors.
• Building Materials Construction materials including lumber, plywood, concrete, masonry, roofing, siding, insulation, flooring, wall materials, and kitchen/bath cabinets for residential and contractor projects.
• Power Tools and Accessories Power tools including corded and cordless drills, saws, grinders, sanders, routers, and nailers, plus accessories such as drill bits, saw blades, and sanding supplies.
• Hand Tools Manual tools including hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, measuring tools, cutting tools, and specialized trade-specific tools for plumbing, electrical, and masonry work.
• Plumbing Supplies Plumbing products including pipes, fittings, valves, faucets, water heaters, pumps, drains, toilets, and bathroom fixtures for repair and installation projects.
• Electrical Products Electrical supplies including wiring, circuit breakers, switches, outlets, light fixtures, batteries, generators, and lighting accessories.
• Lawn and Garden Outdoor equipment including power equipment (mowers, trimmers, chainsaws), garden tools, irrigation systems, plants, seeds, fertilizers, and outdoor furniture.
• Outdoor Living Patio and outdoor products including furniture, grills, outdoor cooking equipment, pools, playground equipment, and outdoor lighting.
• Paint and Painting Supplies Paint products including interior/exterior paints, stains, primers, plus applicators (brushes, rollers), sprayers, and painting equipment.
• Automotive Supplies Automotive supplies including repair parts, batteries, fluids, tools, towing equipment, and vehicle accessories.
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Climate control products including furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, fireplaces, stoves, and associated ductwork and venting.
• Cleaning Supplies Cleaning products including chemicals, janitorial supplies, floor care equipment, vacuums, and cleaning tools.
• Safety Products Personal protective equipment and safety supplies including respiratory protection, eye protection, fall protection, and emergency preparedness kits.
• Pet Supplies Pet care products including dog and cat supplies, fish supplies, pet grooming, pet carriers, and pet health products.
• Storage and Organization Storage solutions including shelving, closet organization systems, garage storage, tool storage, and space-saving products.
• Housewares Home goods including cookware, bakeware, appliances, furniture, bedding, bathroom accessories, and kitchen utensils.
• Workwear and Outdoor Clothing Work clothing including safety apparel, footwear, gloves, and seasonal outerwear.
• Sporting Goods Sports and recreation equipment including camping gear, fishing supplies, hunting equipment, exercise equipment, and team sports gear.
• Office Supplies Business and office products including paper, writing instruments, filing supplies, and computer accessories.
• Holiday Decorations Seasonal decorations including Christmas trees, ornaments, lights, and holiday-themed decor for various occasions.
• Electronics Consumer electronics including TV accessories, audio equipment, telephones, and USB charging devices.
• Food and Snacks Convenience foods and snacks including candy, beverages, camping meals, and popcorn supplies.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Do it BestcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMcCord's operates as a member of the Do it Best cooperative, a major hardware and building materials distribution network. The partnership provides access to the Do it Best brand, purchasing power, marketing resources, and the Best Rewards loyalty program. McCord's appears on the doitbest.com website as an authorized member location.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Northern Tool + Equipment: Specialty retailer of tools, equipment, and outdoor power products overlapping significantly with McCord's tools, hardware, and lawn and garden categories, particularly with contractor and serious DIY customers.
• True Value: True Value is another hardware cooperative serving independent member retailers with shared brand, distribution, and marketing programs. McCord's competes for the same contractor and DIY customer in the broader independent hardware channel.
• Ace Hardware: Ace Hardware is a retailer-owned cooperative of independent hardware and home improvement stores, the closest structural analog to McCord's Do it Best. Both operate a member-owned model with shared branding, collective purchasing, and local store autonomy across similar product categories.
• Harbor Freight Tools: Specialty retailer of tools and hardware accessories with deep value positioning. While McCord's offers a broader assortment, Harbor Freight competes head-on for tool, accessory, and consumables spend from both DIY and contractor customers.

Others

• Grainger: Major industrial MRO and maintenance supplier with overlap on the contractor/Tradesperson side of McCord's customer base. Less direct on consumer DIY but competes for professional maintenance, repair, and operations spend in the same trade area.
• Orgill: One of the largest independent hardware distributors in North America, supplying thousands of independent retailers and competing with Do it Best at the wholesale level that underpins McCord's supply chain.

Broad incumbents

• Menards: Midwest-based big-box home improvement chain with particularly dense presence in Indiana and surrounding states. Geographically the most directly overlapping big-box competitor to a Logansport-based independent like McCord's.
• Lowe's: Second-largest US home improvement chain with overlapping product mix across hardware, building materials, lawn and garden, and appliances. Lowe's Pro and installation programs directly target the same contractor and DIY segments McCord's serves.
• Home Depot: The largest US home improvement retailer and the dominant big-box competitor for both DIY and contractor spend. McCord's competes against Home Depot on selection, pricing, and increasingly on delivery and installation services.

Emerging players

• Tractor Supply Company: Rural-lifestyle retailer focused on homeowners, farmers, and trades with overlapping categories in hardware, tools, fencing, and lawn and garden. Increasingly competitive in small-town markets where McCord's operates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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