Nation’s Best acquired Sparr Building and Farm Supply in central Florida. Sparr Building and Farm Supply operates four locations northwest of Orlando, and joins Hall’s Hardware & Lumber and Panhandle Lumber & Supply in Nation’s Best’s Florida portfolio.
“With two other Nation’s Best-owned stores already in Florida, the expanded presence that comes from Sparr Building and Farm Supply gives us a very strong foothold in the state,” Chris Miller, president and CEO of Nation’s Best, said in a news release. “Their well-earned reputation as a one-stop shop for farm supplies, hardware, and lumber is something we can learn from and build on in our other locations. And their best-in-class operational excellence and inventory management processes will strengthen our entire organization. We are excited to bring over 150 new employees to the Nation’s Best family who share our aligned culture and core values.”
Paul and Sam Howard, owners of Sparr Building and Farm Supply, were planning to retire and sought out a “partner who would value and continue to hone the best practices” that drove the growth of the business.
“The Nation’s Best team has shown us they see the importance of honoring the Sparr brand and our commitment to the communities we serve,” the Howard brothers said in a joint statement. “Our family and our staff have committed their lives to delivering with excellence. We’re confident that our partnership with Nation’s Best will allow us to build on these accomplishments and grow the business even more in the region.”
As part of Nation’s Best’s strategy, Sparr Building and Farm Supply will maintain operations under its existing name with its key leadership team overseeing the company alongside Nation’s Best. Nation’s Best will also provide strategic and financial support to help drive growth and profitability, according to the company.
Nation’s Best, founded in 2019, is a member-owner of Do it Best Corp., a U.S. based hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry.
