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Last Updated Dec 17, 2025, 6:30am EDT

Founded in 1891, HT Hackney distributes tobacco products, grocery items, snacks and beverages to convenience and drug stores, supermarkets, restaurants, travel centers, and smoke and gift shops. Through its subsidiaries, HT Hackney also has interests in oil distribution, furniture manufacturing and assembly, retail automation systems and natural spring water.

HT Hackney Stats

Industry
Food, Drink & Tobacco
Founded
1891
Headquarters
Knoxville, Tennessee
Country/Territory
United States
Chairman and CEO
William B Sansom
Employees
4,000

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HT Hackney Financial Summary

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Revenue
$4.1B
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FactSet; Forbes.

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