Strength in Members Distribution America is a team of six distributor members that combines a range of product specialties and service areas to power the largest independent distribution network in North America. Formed in 1991 with the merger of Liberty Distributors …
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Blish-Mize Blish-Mize is the longest-operating wholesale hardware distributor and a founding member of Distribution America. Based in Atchison, Kansas, the company furnishes products and services to more than 1,500 retailers in 13 states and provides e-commerce fulfillment for some of …
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Dave Christmas President and CEO Distribution America president and CEO Dave Christmas oversees a network of six distributor members who in turn serve retailers across North America with extensive inventory and unique marketing programs. Learn more about the strategic advantages …
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All independent retailers are invited to attend the Independent Garden Center Show (IGC) Aug. 13-15 at McCormick Place in Chicago. There will be three other events co-locating at IGC this year: the Independent Home Improvement Show–Powered by the National Hardware …
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At spoga+gafa, the world’s largest outdoor living product show, visitors can browse products from more than 2,000 vendors representing 61 countries. From tried and true outdoor living products to emerging product trends, spoga+gafa is an international destination for the latest …
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Low unemployment, solid existing home sales and growth in product sales in 2018 are among the reasons the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) projects continued sales increases for products in the U.S. home improvement industry. The consumer market for home …
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When you find exciting products to enrich your inventory, you set your business on a path to higher sales and customer satisfaction. With summer heating up, many independent retailers are capitalizing on gardening and outdoor living products. Learn how spoga+gafa, …
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Culture isn’t an easy thing to tackle in any business, but it’s crucial to every aspect of your organization, from daily operations and task management to communication and staffing. The first step in improving culture is establishing core values. That’s where …
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