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
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. …
Read More »Wholesaler Central: Getting to Know HDA
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 …
Read More »2024 Market Measure: Industry Insights
In the 2024 Market Measure Report, published by the North American Hardware and Paint Association, executives from the industry’s distributors and buying groups offered insights into their operations in 2023 and their plans and goals for 2024. Read the reports …
Read More »Industry Insights: Hardlines Distribution Alliance
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 …
Read More »HDA’s Executive Planning Conference Continues 20-Year Legacy
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 …
Read More »HDA Promotes Trent Kauffman to Director of Merchandising
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 …
Read More »HDA Hosts First Ever May Group Merchandising Conference
Hardlines Distribution Alliance (HDA) hosted the first ever Group Merchandising Conference (GMC) in the month of May. The event brought together hundreds of distributors and vendors to the Embassy Suites Atlanta Buckhead to take advantage of one of the most …
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