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Wholesaler Central: HDA Plans Executive Planning Conference

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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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HDA Hosts Sold-Out Group Merchandising Conference in Indy

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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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Wholesaler Central: Getting to Know HDA

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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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Industry Insights: Hardlines Distribution Alliance

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In the 2024 Market Measure Report, published by the North American Hardware and Paint Association, industry partners offered insights into 2023 operations and their goals for 2024. Read the insights from Shari Kalbach and Steve Synnott from Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) below and …

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HDA’s Executive Planning Conference Continues 20-Year Legacy

Executive Planning Conference

Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) hosted its Executive Planning Conference (EPC) last week in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, hosting over two dozen distributors and 122 vendors. The EPC is designed to maximize interactions and provide opportunities to network over the three-day …

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HDA Promotes Trent Kauffman to Director of Merchandising

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Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) announced the promotion of Trent Kauffman to director of merchandising. Previously a merchandise manager, Kauffman brings with him numerous years of experience in the industry and at HDA working to build partnerships to drive success across …

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HDA Hosts Distribution Center Workshop at Blish-Mize

HDA Blish-Mize

Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) hosted a Distribution Center Workshop at the Blish-Mize distribution center in Atchison, Kansas. The workshop was organized to provide HDA Member Distributors with an opportunity to learn and share efficient distribution center practices and included a …

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