HD Supply Sales Up 9.4% in 2Q
Profit increased to $48 million compared to a $72 million loss one year ago.
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September 2014
Grainger Names New President of Acklands-Grainger
Dean Johnson will replace Eric Nowlin on Oct. 1.
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Distribution International Acquires Pacific Insulation
Acquisition expands DIs reach into four new states.
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Border States Electric Agrees to Acquire Western Extralite
Acquisition is part of Western Extralites succession plan strategy.
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Sidebar: 3 Steps to Initiate an Emergency Preparedness Plan
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‘Atypical’ Recovery Clouds Outlook for HD Supply
CEO: Residential construction markets showing ‘slowing and unpredictable characteristics.’
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Manufacturing Technology Orders Down 11.5% from June
Manufacturing technology orders down 1.4 percent year-over-year.
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How Close is the Labor Shortage?
While global unemployment remains relatively high, economists predict it won’t stay that way for long.
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Canadian Building Permits Up 11.8% in July
Growth in building permit value driven primarily by higher multifamily intentions in Ontario and British Columbia.
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Penn Jersey Paper Company Acquires Gelmarc Distributors
Acquisition strengthens PJP’s position as a distributor of foodservice supplies.
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Abrasive Products & Equipment Acquired by Private Equity Firm
Abrasive Products & Equipment has 14 locations in the Gulf Coast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
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U.S. Employment Growth Slows in August, Indicators Still Positive
Unemployment rate was little changed at 6.1 percent in August.
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WinWholesale Opens Winwater in Arkansas
New location to serve Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma.
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WD-40 Acquires GT85 Limited
Acquisition supports the companys strategy to develop new product categories.
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Saint-Gobain & Central Glass Agree to Create Joint Venture
Indonesian facility to produce automotive glass.
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Construction Industry Employment Hits 5-Year High
Sector added 20,000 jobs in August.
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Tech Air Acquires Two Companies in TX & CA
Acquisitions give Tech Air entry points into the Texas and California markets.
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Federal Reserve: Economy Maintains Slow Growth
Pace of growth remains slow but steady.
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Canadian Wholesale Services Price Index Up 0.7% in 1Q
In eight wholesale sectors, margins were up in five and down in three.
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Tip: Pick the Right Platform for an Online Catalog
A good database will tie products to order systems and inventory management systems.
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