Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) recently hosted the 21st Annual Executive Planning Conference (EPC) in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, featuring three days of networking, one-on-one meetings and award ceremonies. Vendors participated in the New Vendor Showcase on Tuesday morning, allowing new …
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Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) has merged with North American Tool Suppliers (NATS) in a move that will further bolster HDA’s robust network among the independent channel. NATS boasts 19 distributor members and over 60 suppliers, which will join HDA’s group …
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Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) recently hosted its 22nd Group Merchandising Conference (GMC) in Covington, Kentucky, the first time the city has played host of the event. Over the course of three days, attendees participated in 1,169 pre-scheduled meetings in merchandised …
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James D. Tipton, former president and CEO of Handy Hardware, passed away on March 26, 2025 at the age of 100. Jim served as president and CEO of Handy Hardware for over 21 years, retiring in 2002. Jim was an …
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Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) executed its 20th Annual Executive Planning Conference (EPC) last week at the Westin La Paloma in Tucson, Arizona. Designed to shine a spotlight on new and existing vendor partners, the receptions, golf scramble, scheduled meetings and …
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AFTER HOSTING a sold-out Group Merchandising Conference in May, Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) is setting its sights on the Executive Planning Conference (EPC) scheduled for November 19-21 in Tucson, Arizona. This year, the EPC is brimming with opportunity for member …
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Last week, Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) hosted its 21st Group Merchandising Conference (GMC) in Indianapolis. Attendees of the sold-out event took part in new events, including a new vendor preview, and enjoyed returning activities like the pre-scheduled meetings with vendors. …
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Who is HDA? In April 2022, Distribution America and PRO Group Inc. joined forces to become Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA). In the two years since its formation, HDA has harnessed the purchasing power of both groups and has tirelessly worked …
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