Poll question: The impact of the co-op model
Independent hardware and building supply dealers come in all kinds of sizes and all kinds of business models. And in the last half century or so, the co-op business model has played a major role in the industry.
This week's poll question examines the extent of the impact of the co-op on the independent dealer. HBSDealer asks: "How much credit should be given to the co-op business model for the success of the independent hardware and building supply dealer over the last half century?"
Take the survey on the right side of this page (or scroll down on your mobile advice.) HBSDealer also encourages your opinions via e-mail, send them to [email protected].
This week's poll question examines the extent of the impact of the co-op on the independent dealer. HBSDealer asks: "How much credit should be given to the co-op business model for the success of the independent hardware and building supply dealer over the last half century?"
Take the survey on the right side of this page (or scroll down on your mobile advice.) HBSDealer also encourages your opinions via e-mail, send them to [email protected].