SOLITY Targets North American Offline Retail Market at Ace Hardware Spring 2026 Convention
October 8, 2026
- Accelerating Push into Major U.S. Hardware Retail Channels
SOLITY Co., Ltd. (CEO: Yu-seok Kim), a leading South Korean smart door lock manufacturer, announced its participation in the Ace Hardware Spring 2026 Convention, held from February 24 to 26 (local time) at the Kentucky Exposition Center, marking a strategic step in its expansion into the North American offline retail market.
Built upon Ace Hardware's network of over 5,000 stores across the United States, the Ace Hardware Spring Convention is a sales-oriented "Selling Show" that directly connects independent store owners with vendors. Alongside Home Depot and Lowe’s, Ace Hardware is recognized as one of the premier hardware distribution networks in the U.S. market. Functioning as an order-driven business platform where store owners review products on-site and make purchasing decisions, the convention goes beyond a standard trade exhibition by directly facilitating new commercial transactions between vendors and retail partners.
Through this convention, SOLITY laid the groundwork to expand its presence in the U.S. offline retail market by pursuing shelf placement within Ace Hardware's store network. Tailoring its showcase to the event’s order-focused environment—where store owners compare, evaluate, and place orders on the spot—SOLITY presented its core product lineup and strategic solutions optimized for the North American market.
The company also explored expansion opportunities into other major U.S. hardware distribution channels, including Do it Best and Orgill. By securing a proven retail reference through Ace Hardware, SOLITY plans to systematically broaden its footprint across additional offline distribution channels.
"The Ace Hardware Spring Convention serves as a critical retail platform directly tied to on-site business discussions and purchase orders with actual store owners," a SOLITY official stated. "Through our participation, we achieved meaningful momentum toward entering one of the largest hardware retail networks in the U.S., and we will continue driving the expansion of SOLITY's distribution and operational foundation in North America." The official added, "As SOLITY products become displayed and sold across a growing number of stores, we expect our brand recognition to expand naturally in tandem."