In the early 1980s, brothers Rob and Danny Kole started selling tools and hardware at swap meets in San Diego, later moving to Los Angeles and importing goods directly from the Orient. In 1985, they founded Kole Imports, expanding from tools to over 30 merchandise categories. As dollar stores boomed, Kole Imports provided top-value products. Adapting to market shifts, they now offer 10,000+ items across various price points, serving 100+ countries while remaining a family-run business with 30+ years in wholesale distribution.
