Though Hammer's Hardware stores are independently owned, operated, and managed, they have signed an agreement to participate in chain promotions, and cooperate as a unified system of stores. The Hammer's Hardware stores are using a distribution system known as a wholesaler-sponsored chain.

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A wholesaler-sponsored chain is a distribution system in which independently owned and managed stores sign an agreement to use the same name, participate in chain promotions, and cooperate as a unified system of stores. Ace Hardware and IGA food stores use this type of distribution system.

Though Hammer's Hardware Stores Are Independently Owned, Operated, and Managed