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)
- Librett Hardware opens in New Rochelle, NY, establishing strong retail roots
- Formation of founding partnership between Boylan, Mueller, and Librett (1951)
- Vision established to serve emerging lawn and garden retailers
- First warehouse established in New Rochelle, NY (1953)
- Initial service expands across Northeast markets
- First deliveries made using personal vehicles
- Growth alongside early garden center industry
- Expansion of regional customer base
- Arett Sales Corp. of NJ founded (1963)
- First NJ warehouse opens in Cherry Hill (10,000 sq. ft.)
- First-year sales reach $275,000
- Service territory expands from North Carolina to Ohio
- 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.
- Expansion of NJ operations in Cherry Hill
- Warehouses grow from 40,000 to 100,000 sq. ft.
- Product assortment significantly increases
- Vendor partnerships expand across categories
- Distribution network becomes more efficient
- Leadership transition to Lindsey Chesbrough
- Strategic focus on scaling operations
- NY and NJ operations merge (1986)
- New Waterbury, CT warehouse opens (80,000 sq. ft.)
- SKU count grows from 2,000 to 5,000
- Vendor base expands by 300%
Growth Through Acquisition (1990s)
The 1990s marked a major shift toward expansion through acquisition and diversification.
- Acquisition of Crawford Distributor Corp
- Launch of APCO private label brand
- Acquisition of Pascack Sales
- Expansion into New England markets
- Monroe, NY warehouse added
- Acquisition of Messinger Company
- Launch of Arett OutSource logistics division
- Acquisition of Good Prod Sales
- Consolidation into Cheshire, CT facility (175,000 sq. ft.)
- Launch of THE WORKS retail division
- Open House moves to Atlantic City, NJ
- Acquisition of Libner Corp assets
- Revenue reaches $90 million
Scaling Operations: Infrastructure & Efficiency (2000s)
Entering the 2000s, Arett invested heavily in infrastructure to support continued growth.
- Move to Bristol, CT warehouse (250,000 sq. ft.)
- 40 loading docks improve logistics efficiency
- Expansion of warehouse footprint
- Addition of 60,000 sq. ft. in Bristol
- Acquisition of Lose Brothers
- Expansion into Midwest territories
- Integration of regional sales teams
- Opening of Troy, OH warehouse (85,000 sq. ft.)
- Expansion of Troy warehouse to 114,000 sq. ft.
- Implementation of RF warehouse system
- Hiring of additional operational staff
Modernization & Innovation (2010s)
The 2010s focused on modernization, technology, and enhancing customer experience.
- Headquarters relocates to Pennsauken, NJ
- Good Tidings showroom moves to Moorestown, NJ
- Expansion of office capabilities for training and collaboration
- Growth of Troy, OH operations into additional states
- Hiring to support increased demand
- Acquisition of Good Tidings division
- Expansion of CT and OH warehouse space
- Launch of Arett Mobile Manager app
- Workforce surpasses 175 employees
- Launch of new arett.com website and S2K enterprise system
- Distribution expands to 20 states + Washington, DC
- Partnership with National Prime Source (Scotts)
- Continued expansion of Ohio warehouse operations
- Pottery Showcase East launched (2019)
Leadership & Future Growth (2020s)
The 2020s brought rapid adaptation, digital transformation, and leadership evolution.
- First fully virtual Open House successfully launched
- Introduction of advanced online ordering and digital engagement tools
- Expansion of virtual events portfolio
- Fourth generation leadership actively involved
- Leadership promotions across the organization
- Noah Chesbrough named President
- Adam Chesbrough named Executive Vice President
Looking Ahead: Continued Expansion (2024 & Beyond)
Arett continues to invest in growth, infrastructure, and national reach.
- Expansion to West Coast with Fairfield, CA warehouse
- Faster delivery to western markets
- Increased national footprint
- Enhanced logistics flexibility
- Continued investment in growth and infrastructure
- 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.
