Celebrating 75 Years of Partnership, Service & Growth at Arett Sales 

For 75 years, Arett Sales has grown alongside the lawn and garden industry, evolving from a local hardware-rooted business into a multi-regional distribution leader. 

Below are the 75 milestones that shaped that journey. 

Foundations: Built on Retail Roots (Pre-1940s–1960s) 

  1. Librett Hardware opens in New Rochelle, NY, establishing strong retail roots 
  1. Formation of founding partnership between Boylan, Mueller, and Librett (1951) 
  1. Vision established to serve emerging lawn and garden retailers 
  1. First warehouse established in New Rochelle, NY (1953) 
  1. Initial service expands across Northeast markets 
  1. First deliveries made using personal vehicles 
  1. Growth alongside early garden center industry 
  1. Expansion of regional customer base 
  1. Arett Sales Corp. of NJ founded (1963) 
  1. First NJ warehouse opens in Cherry Hill (10,000 sq. ft.) 
  1. First-year sales reach $275,000 
  1. Service territory expands from North Carolina to Ohio 
  1. Open House Annual Trade Show established 

Expansion & Infrastructure: Building Scale (1970s–1980s) 

As demand increased, Arett focused on expanding facilities, strengthening logistics, and building vendor partnerships. 

  1. Expansion of NJ operations in Cherry Hill 
  1. Warehouses grow from 40,000 to 100,000 sq. ft. 
  1. Product assortment significantly increases 
  1. Vendor partnerships expand across categories 
  1. Distribution network becomes more efficient 
  1. Leadership transition to Lindsey Chesbrough 
  1. Strategic focus on scaling operations 
  1. NY and NJ operations merge (1986) 
  1. New Waterbury, CT warehouse opens (80,000 sq. ft.) 
  1. SKU count grows from 2,000 to 5,000 
  1. Vendor base expands by 300% 

Growth Through Acquisition (1990s) 

The 1990s marked a major shift toward expansion through acquisition and diversification. 

  1. Acquisition of Crawford Distributor Corp 
  1. Launch of APCO private label brand 
  1. Acquisition of Pascack Sales 
  1. Expansion into New England markets 
  1. Monroe, NY warehouse added 
  1. Acquisition of Messinger Company 
  1. Launch of Arett OutSource logistics division 
  1. Acquisition of Good Prod Sales 
  1. Consolidation into Cheshire, CT facility (175,000 sq. ft.) 
  1. Launch of THE WORKS retail division 
  1. Open House moves to Atlantic City, NJ 
  1. Acquisition of Libner Corp assets 
  1. Revenue reaches $90 million 

Scaling Operations: Infrastructure & Efficiency (2000s) 

Entering the 2000s, Arett invested heavily in infrastructure to support continued growth. 

  1. Move to Bristol, CT warehouse (250,000 sq. ft.) 
  1. 40 loading docks improve logistics efficiency 
  1. Expansion of warehouse footprint 
  1. Addition of 60,000 sq. ft. in Bristol 
  1. Acquisition of Lose Brothers 
  1. Expansion into Midwest territories 
  1. Integration of regional sales teams 
  1. Opening of Troy, OH warehouse (85,000 sq. ft.) 
  1. Expansion of Troy warehouse to 114,000 sq. ft. 
  1. Implementation of RF warehouse system 
  1. Hiring of additional operational staff 

Modernization & Innovation (2010s) 

The 2010s focused on modernization, technology, and enhancing customer experience. 

  1. Headquarters relocates to Pennsauken, NJ 
  1. Good Tidings showroom moves to Moorestown, NJ 
  1. Expansion of office capabilities for training and collaboration 
  1. Growth of Troy, OH operations into additional states 
  1. Hiring to support increased demand 
  1. Acquisition of Good Tidings division 
  1. Expansion of CT and OH warehouse space 
  1. Launch of Arett Mobile Manager app 
  1. Workforce surpasses 175 employees 
  1. Launch of new arett.com website and S2K enterprise system 
  1. Distribution expands to 20 states + Washington, DC 
  1. Partnership with National Prime Source (Scotts) 
  1. Continued expansion of Ohio warehouse operations 
  1. Pottery Showcase East launched (2019) 

Leadership & Future Growth (2020s) 

The 2020s brought rapid adaptation, digital transformation, and leadership evolution. 

  1. First fully virtual Open House successfully launched 
  1. Introduction of advanced online ordering and digital engagement tools 
  1. Expansion of virtual events portfolio 
  1. Fourth generation leadership actively involved 
  1. Leadership promotions across the organization 
  1. Noah Chesbrough named President 
  1. Adam Chesbrough named Executive Vice President 

Looking Ahead: Continued Expansion (2024 & Beyond) 

Arett continues to invest in growth, infrastructure, and national reach. 

  1. Expansion to West Coast with Fairfield, CA warehouse 
  1. Faster delivery to western markets 
  1. Increased national footprint 
  1. Enhanced logistics flexibility 
  1. Continued investment in growth and infrastructure 
  1. Pottery Showcase expands to Midwest (Columbus, OH) 

A Legacy That Continues 

From its beginnings in a single hardware store to a multi-regional distribution network, Arett Sales has built its success on service, relationships, and continuous growth. 

Seventy-five years later, that momentum continues. 

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