The New Stand: Retail-As-INfrastructure in Urban Transit Hubs
The New Stand isn’t just a modern kiosk—it’s a logistics platform disguised as a lifestyle retailer. Built for mobility, micro-footprints, and high-density commuter zones, it combines curated product offerings with data-driven inventory systems to redefine what convenience looks like in the 21st century.
How Ace Hardware Powers 4,000+ Independents with a Shared Supply Chain
Ace Hardware isn’t a chain—it’s a network. With over 4,000 independently owned stores across the U.S., Ace built a logistics model that enables small-town hardware shops to compete with giants. At the heart of this system lies a member-owned co-op with centralized distribution, private fleet logistics, and one of the most efficient store-replenishment engines in retail.
CarMax: The Used Car Giant That Moves Like a Logistics Platform
CarMax didn’t win the used car market by selling cars—it won by moving them. Behind its clean showrooms and online listings is a logistics engine that treats every vehicle like a high-velocity SKU. With reconditioning hubs that operate like fulfillment centers, an internal carrier network, and real-time inventory orchestration, CarMax has quietly built one of the most advanced supply chains in retail. This isn’t a dealership model. It’s a national distribution network disguised as car sales—and it’s the reason they turn inventory twice as fast as competitors.
Building the Infrastructure for Trust in the Watch Market
Luxury watches are valuable, collectible, and often counterfeited. Bezel is betting that trust—not just selection or price—is the real differentiator in online watch retail. With authentication protocols, supply chain transparency, and a vertically integrated fulfillment model, Bezel isn’t just a marketplace. It’s a logistics company designed to de-risk a high-value, high-friction category.
Harbor Freight: High-Turn Inventory, Low-SKU Strategy, and Full-Fleet Control
Harbor Freight doesn’t chase hype—it runs a tight, disciplined supply chain. With its own fleet, six DCs, and fewer than 8,000 SKUs, it delivers high-turn inventory with warehouse precision. This isn’t just retail—it’s logistics in motion.