Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) and North American Tool Suppliers (NATS) recently joined forces to host a combined event at the 2026 Group Merchandising Conference (GMC) in Atlanta. The event melded the NATS Spring Meeting with the receptions, networking and scheduled …
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Jonathan Mize, CEO and president at Blish-Mize Co., will succeed Steve Henry as chairman of the Board of Directors of Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA). Steve Henry, CEO and president at House-Hasson Hardware Company, announced his retirement in September. Jonathan Mize …
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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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There is no arguing independent distribution has a large impact on the hardlines industry. HDA’s large network of over 60 independent distributors serve all 50 states, portions of Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean and drive a network with $7 billion …
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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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