May 11, 2026 - Modern Distribution Management

May 11, 2026

Ace Hardware Hit with Antitrust Lawsuit Alleging Nationwide Retail Price Coordination Scheme

A proposed class-action lawsuit filed in federal court accuses Ace Hardware and software provider Epicor of orchestrating a long-running scheme to coordinate retail pricing and allocate local markets among thousands of Ace-affiliated stores nationwide.

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Podcast: Field Sales is Far From Dead – It’s Evolving

Map My Customers’ JT Rimbey joins the MDM Amplify podcast to discuss the evolving role of field sales in distribution — exploring territory management, account segmentation, CRM adoption and why relationship-driven outside sales remains a critical competitive advantage despite growing digital buying trends and advances in AI-powered sales technology.

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