Handy Hardware
Encyclopedia
Handy Hardware is a hardware store
retailers' cooperative
serving 1,200 retailers in 12 states in the United States
, from Colorado to Florida, and in Mexico
and Central America
as well. It was founded in 1954 in Houston, Texas
.
Handy Hardware is a member/owner of Distribution America, second largest wholesale marketing organization in the United States.
Hardware store
Hardware stores, sometimes known as DIY stores, sell household hardware including: fasteners, hand tools, power tools, keys, locks, hinges, chains, plumbing supplies, electrical supplies, cleaning products, housewares, tools, utensils, paint, and lawn and garden products directly to consumers for...
retailers' cooperative
Retailers' cooperative
A retailers' cooperative is a type of cooperative which employs economies of scale on behalf of its retailer members. Retailers' cooperatives use their purchasing power to acquire discounts from manufacturers and often share marketing expenses. It is common for locally owned grocery stores,...
serving 1,200 retailers in 12 states in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, from Colorado to Florida, and in Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
and Central America
Central America
Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is the southernmost, isthmian portion of the North American continent, which connects with South America on the southeast. When considered part of the unified continental model, it is considered a subcontinent...
as well. It was founded in 1954 in Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
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Handy Hardware is a member/owner of Distribution America, second largest wholesale marketing organization in the United States.