28 | Orgill Case Study Central Network Retail Group CNRG IS A MULTI-FORMAT, MULTI-BRAND COMPANY operating 116 hardware stores, home centers, and lumberyards throughout 16 states across the U.S. The company was founded in May of 2011 by Jimmy R. Smith, president of Natchez Home Center, LLC, and Boyden Moore, president of Tyndale Advisors. In addition to the founders, Doug Gregory, president of Morrison Terrebonne Lumber Company joined the board as a partner in November 2011. CNRG currently manages 116 stores made up of 17 brands in 16 states with a variety of store formats. While all of their stores have large hardware and paint departments, strong staff and deep roots in their communities, they do vary in their focus and customer base. Brands operated by CNRG include the following: Hardware Brands: These brands generally serve homeowners and DIYers with a focus on paint, outdoor living (grills, bird supplies and outdoor power tools) and household supplies, etc., backed up with strong hardware sections. The customer mix is generally less than 20% pro-contractor and there is little to no lumber at these locations. These brands include: • Town & Country Hardware – 8 locations in North Carolina • Elliott’s Hardware – 5 locations in Texas 08 About Us Orgill Orgill, the industry’s fastest-growing hardlines distributor, was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Collierville, Tennessee. Orgill serves more than 11,000 retail hardware stores, home centers, professional lumber dealers and farm stores throughout the U.S. and Canada, and in over 50 countries around the world. More information can be found at orgill.com.
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