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 to Succeed Steve Henry as HDA Board Chairman
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 …
Read More »Hardlines Distribution Alliance Hosts 21st Annual Executive Planning Conference
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 …
Read More »Hardlines Distribution Alliance Merges With North American Tool Suppliers
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 …
Read More »Wholesaler Central: Independent Distribution: In It for the Customer
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 …
Read More »HDA’s Executive Planning Conference Shines a Spotlight on Vendor Partners
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 …
Read More »Wholesaler Central: HDA Plans Executive Planning Conference
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 …
Read More »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. …
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