Burns Distribution began with a simple idea in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky—provide quality goods at fair prices to the local mom-and-pop shops that are the backbone of our communities. In our earliest days, we operated out of a small garage, sourcing everyday essentials and hard-to-find items for neighborhood retailers who lacked access to larger supply chains. Our goal wasn’t scale or speed—it was trust, consistency, and service.

We got to know our customers by name, understood their store layouts, and even delivered orders ourselves. These close relationships helped us understand what local businesses truly needed, from pricing flexibility to reliable delivery. As word spread, more small businesses came to rely on us—not just in Louisville, but across surrounding towns and eventually beyond the state line.

What started as a grassroots mission evolved into something bigger. Over time, our network of customers expanded, our inventory grew, and we built partnerships with regional suppliers and manufacturers. As e-commerce took off, we adapted, offering our products to online sellers and wholesale buyers across the country while keeping the same customer-first mindset that fueled our early success.

Today, Burns Distribution serves a wide range of businesses—from independent store owners and resellers to e-commerce entrepreneurs. But our values remain unchanged. We’re still driven by that original promise: to provide dependable products, personal service, and transparent pricing to every customer we serve.

As we continue to grow, we remain proud of our Louisville roots and committed to supporting small businesses nationwide. Because when small businesses thrive, communities thrive—and we’re here to make that happen.