Hardware Distribution Warehouse Inc. held its Spring Market at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock, Ark., Jan. 24-26. This years’ theme, Back to the Future, celebrated the company’s 20th anniversary.
Kenneth R. Beauvais, president and CEO, reported dealers and vendors were pleased with the new location. “Our dealers really enjoyed the different venue and sales results from the market were outstanding,” he said. “We were especially pleased with the support of our 300-plus vendors, with over 20 new dealer partners from the state of Arkansas alone.”
Retailers in attendance took advantage of special purchases, educational seminars, new product information, advertising programs and the chance to take home a portion of the $50,000 in prize money awarded during the three-day event.
HDW also announced its upcoming fall market, Aug. 8 -10, in Shreveport, La., at the Shreveport Convention Center.