A Stocking Broker for Passionate Family Businesses
Hammer Family Collections (HFC) helps overseas manufacturers hold reliable U.S. inventory, ship domestically, and protect long-term retailer relationships —backed by SAMPRO.
What is Hammer Family Collections?
Hammer Family Collections (HFC) is a U.S.-based stocking and distribution company created by the Hammer Family—founders of Sampro, a 50-year, multi-generational business serving independent art supply and fine writing retailers across the United States.
HFC is designed to help overseas manufacturers serve the U.S. specialty retail market without building their own U.S. infrastructure.
We purchase inventory directly from suppliers, hold stock domestically, and ship to retailers from within the United States. HFC owns the inventory and fulfillment risk inside the U.S.
This is a repeatable operating model built for heritage brands facing consolidation, tariffs, and distribution disruption. MABEF is our first launch partner.
A New Chapter in a 50-Year Legacy
With significant shifts across the U.S. distribution landscape in 2025, we believe this is the right moment to evolve how international heritage brands reach North American retailers.
Hammer Family Collections was established to import and distribute fine art and writing instrument brands across North America—operating in full partnership with SAMPRO’s exclusive sales and marketing representation.
Together, HFC and SAMPRO offer global suppliers a complete and unified North American market solution, built on decades of category knowledge, retailer trust, and operational execution.
An Operating Model Built for Today's Market
Our approach reflects the European “stocking broker” model—adapted for the realities of the North American specialty retail landscape.
- SAMPRO sales and marketing representation for major retailers ordering factory-direct
- Reliable North American stocking and distribution for independent specialty dealers
- Tailored retail programs that ensure fair profitability while preserving brand integrity
With Hammer Family Collections and SAMPRO working together, suppliers gain a trusted partner focused on long-term brand building—not short-term volume.
Retailers gain access to respected global brands through buying programs aligned to their business models, inventory realities, and customer relationships.
Launch Partner: MABEF (Italy)
- Heritage European manufacturer
- Sustainability-focused
- Lifetime-guarantee ethos
- First launch partner for HFC
- U.S. inventory shipping from Cincinnati, OH
What this partnership demonstrates
- U.S. availability without losing brand standards
- Domestic fulfillment speed
- Support for specialty retail relationships
Our Commitment
The foundation of our business has always been—and will always be—our support of independent retailers.
We will never sell direct to consumer. Specialty dealers remain at the center of the fine art and writing instrument world, and every decision we make reflects that priority.
When you work with us, your needs—and the needs of the dealers we serve—guide how we build programs, manage inventory, and represent your brand in the market.
Brand Building, Done Responsibly
We are brand builders. Our work includes strategic marketing initiatives designed for sustainable growth: thoughtful promotions, disciplined digital campaigns, and comprehensive product education.
Our support extends beyond retail servicing. We connect brands with end users through hands-on events, university outreach, and engagement with hobbyist and professional communities—strengthening long-term demand while respecting traditional retail channels.
Our Mission
To connect family-owned manufacturers from around the world with U.S. independent brick-and-mortar retailers—the businesses that introduce new generations of artists, writers, and creators to the tools that inspire them.
Our model is intentionally focused and selective. We build long-term partnerships with suppliers who share our commitment to quality creative tools and to preserving the role of specialty retail.
How to partner with HFC
Who this is for
- Heritage / specialty manufacturers overseas
- Brands that value stable pricing and long-term retail
- Suppliers who want U.S. inventory without building a U.S. office
What we expect
- Clear assortment + lead times
- Packaging/barcoding readiness (or plan)
- Shared commitment to pricing discipline
- Collaborative forecasting cadence
Initial conversations focus on fit, assortment, and whether this model makes sense for both sides.
Get in touch
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