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Courtney Clay

Merchant at Ace Hardware

Courtney Clay is an accomplished Merchant at Ace Hardware Corporation since 2022, with a robust background in vendor management and product merchandising spanning over 14 years. Previously, at True Value Company, Courtney held various roles, including Vendor Relationship Manager, where responsibilities included managing large vendor relationships and executing line reviews with significant SKU counts and annual receipts. As a Global Product Merchant, Courtney developed strategies to enhance sales and margins while overseeing extensive vendor relationships. Additional achievements include successful cost savings and enhanced operational processes in the Lawn & Garden department. Earlier experience includes roles at Claire's Accessories and Nordstrom, focusing on assortment planning and training. Courtney holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Illinois University.

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Ace Hardware

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Ace is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world with more than 5,200 locally owned and operated hardware stores in approximately 70 countries. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., Ace and its subsidiaries operate an expansive network of distribution centers in the U.S. and have distribution capabilities in Ningbo, China; Colon, Panama; and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Since 1924, Ace has become a part of local communities around the world and known as the place with the helpful hardware folks.


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