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Home Outlet | Barton's | Seconds & Surplus E.C. Barton & Company’s story began in 1885 as a grocery store in Jonesboro, Arkansas. After years of selling lumber as a sideline item to groceries, founder P.C. Barton eventually sold the grocery store and incorporated Barton Lumber & Brick. His son, E.C. Barton, grew the business by acquiring additional lumberyards. Following the introduction of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, the company experienced significant growth, including its development of the Surplus Warehouse division and the acquisition of Grossman’s Bargain Outlet. In 2020, those divisions combined to form the Home Outlet brand. Today, E.C. Barton & Company is a team of home improvement experts offering quality products and solutions at the Guaranteed Lowest Price to help customers achieve their dreams. Still headquartered in Jonesboro, Arkansas, E.C. Barton & Company operates Home Outlet, Seconds and Surplus, and Barton’s in 20 states from upstate New York to south Texas. HOME OUTLET At Home Outlet, homeowners/DIYers and professionals will find expert advice and excellent customer service as they work to remodel or restore. Over 100 Home Outlet stores carry in-stock, quality kitchens, baths, flooring, windows, doors, and more at the Guaranteed Lowest Price. Thousands of name-brand products are also available at the same low price through our Spend Less Express ordering program. Customers benefit from our free design services in-store or online as they plan their dream kitchen or bath. Home Outlet also gives customers the opportunity to design and shop specialty products from their home and pick-up for free at the store. BARTON'S Barton's is a full-service lumber division that operates in Arkansas and Southeast Missouri. The stores carry everything homeowners and professionals need to build or remodel - from lumber to the shingles and everything in between. Seconds & Surplus: Now Part of the E.C. Barton Family Since early 2022, Seconds & Surplus Building Materials has joined the E.C. Barton family, serving the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Known for quality building materials at unbeatable prices, Seconds & Surplus offers exceptional service for contractors and retail customers alike. From inside sales to store supervisors, their team is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of every customer in the home improvement journey. Our Commitment to Customers and Partners As home improvement experts, we provide quality products and solutions across our brands: Home Outlet, Barton’s, and Seconds & Surplus, spanning 20 states. At Home Outlet, we offer the Guaranteed Lowest Price, helping our customers bring their dreams to life. Every project is supported by the passion and knowledge of our Partners, who are committed to delivering outstanding value and service. Discover how you can grow with us—browse available sales, retail, and driver positions, sign up for notifications through our Talent Network, and learn about the full benefits of partnership at E.C. Barton & Company.