looks unrealistic to see these well researched masters sites put...

looks unrealistic to see these well researched masters sites put on the chopping block,Woolworths already have links with other minority hardware groups and lowes ,USA are part of those entities as supplier my bet, and it makes lots of choice from every vantage point including brand trust these sites could be used to maybe merge the businesses while retaining their individual brand identity.

there might be some correlation for supporting this as a serious possibility if we were able to assess the increased advertising by the minority groups in their respective geographic areas along with increased advertising campaigns, either a public awareness campaign has started or they are trialling public perception,maybe you have experience in these minority stores mine is limited but I was impressed by the personal service and knowledge of staff-- its a possibility what say all of you