Watsco Embraces Omnichannel
HVAC distributor seeing increase in e-commerce, mobile app traffic.
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2016
SUPERVALU Sales Down 3.9% in Fiscal 1Q
Wholesale and retail sales decreased, while Save-A-Lot sales increased.
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Durable Goods New Orders Down 4% in June
Transportation equipment led the decrease, down 10.5 percent.
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Rockwell Automation Sales Down 6.4% in 3Q
Year-to-date sales down 7.6 percent year-over-year.
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Mixed Conditions Drive 3M’s Outlook Lower
Diversified manufacturer facing ‘different market realities.’
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Ingersoll-Rand Sales Up 2.4% in 2Q
Year-to-date sales increased 1.5 percent year-over-year.
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Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Unchanged in July
Consumers “slightly more positive about current business and labor market conditions.”
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Anixter Sales Up 32.1% in 2Q
Sales for first six months up 31.6 percent compared to prior-year period.
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3M Sales Down 0.3% in 2Q
On an organic local-currency basis, sales decreased 0.2 percent for the diversified manufacturer.
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Recommended Reading: Downward Trend Continues for Distributors
Eight sectors reported negative growth in the 2Q MDM-Baird Distribution Survey.
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Atlas Copco Appoints President of U.S. Construction Division
Scott Carnell replaces Erik Sparby as head of Construction Technique area.
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Houghton Acquires Wallover Enterprises
Metalworking and industrial fluid provider expands capabilities.
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USG Sales Up 3.3% in 2Q
L&W Supply sales up 6 percent in second quarter.
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Carlisle Companies Sales Up 1.2% in 2Q
Year-to-date sales up 5.7 percent year-over-year.
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Crane Sales Up 0.1% in 2Q
Profit increased 22.6 percent year-over-year.
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Hubbell Sales Up 4% in 2Q
Year-to-date sales increased 3.6 percent year-over-year.
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B/E Aerospace Sales Up 7.5% in 2Q
Profit for the first half increased 7.5 percent year-over-year.
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ISA Distributor Growth Decreases in June
Distributor Index decreased to 60.4 and Manufacturer Index increased to 59.1.
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Download this Issue in PDF: July 25, 2016
This is the PDF of this issue of Modern Distribution Management.
Table of Contents:
- MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Economy Stuck on the Bottom in 2Q
- Commentary: Work ON Your Business, Not Just IN Your Business
- How to Fix a Leaky Website
- MDM Pricing Trends Report: Second Quarter 2016
- Second Quarter 2016 Financial Metrics & Trading Multiples
- Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: May 2016
- MDM Industrial Inflation Index: June 2016
- News Digest
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MDM Pricing Trends Report: Second Quarter 2016
This report is researched and produced by MDM editors. View the First Quarter 2016 report here.
These product groups provide a snapshot of inflation trends based on the Producer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Second quarter 2016 pricing levels are compared with first quarter 2016 and second quarter 2015.
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Industrial
- Abrasives
- Adhesives & Sealants
- Metal Cutting Machine Tools
- Metal Forming Machine Tools
- Pumps, Compressors, & Eqmt
- Ind. Material Handling Eqmt
- Rubber & Plastic Hose
- Rubber & Plastic Belts & Belting
- Ind. Rubber Products, nec
- Metal Valves (not fluid power)
- Personal Safety Equipment & Clothing
- Steel Mill Products
Construction
- Softwood Lumber
- Hardwood Lumber
- General Millwork
- Gypsum Products
- Hardboard, Particlebd, Fiberbd
- Plywood
- Plastic Construction Products
- Wood Ties, Siding, Shingles,
- Shakes
Electrical
- Electrical Machinery & Eqmt
- Electronic Components & Accs
- Integrating and Measuring Instruments
- Motors & Generators
- Wiring Devices
- Transformers & Power Regulators
- Switchgear, Switchboard, etc., Eqmt
- Communications & Related Eqmt
- Electric Lamp Bulbs & Parts
Other Related Electrical
- Lighting Fixtures
- Nonferrous Wire & Cable
- Fabricated Ferrous Wire & Cable
Power Transmission/Bearing
- Mechanical Power Transmission Eqmt
- Ball & Roller Bearings
- Plain Bearings & Bushings
- Speed Changers, Drives & Gears
Fluid Power
- Fluid Power Eqmt
- Fluid Power Valves
- Fluid Power Hose/ Tube Fittings
- Fluid Power Pumps & Parts
- Fluid Power Actuators/ Accum/ Cylinders
Plastics
- Plastic Resins & Materials
- Plastic Products (Overall)
Fasteners
- Nuts, Bolts, Screws, Rivets, Washers (overall)
- Aircraft Fasteners
- Externally Threaded Fasteners
- Internally Threaded Fasteners
- Nonthreaded Metal Fasteners
Hardware
- Hardware (overall)
- Builders’ Hardware
Tools
- Hand & Edge Tools
- Power-Driven Hand Tools
- Tools, Dies, Jigs, Molds, Fixtures
- Cutting Tools & Accs (overall)
- Precision Measuring Tools
- Small Cutting Tools
Gases/Welding
- Industrial Gases
- Welding Machinery/ Equipment
Paper
- Pulp, Paper & Allied Products (overall)
- Sanitary Paper Products
- Boxes
- Packaging Products from Plastic
HVACR/Plumbing
- Air Cond. & Refrigeration Eqmt
- Heating Eqmt
- Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings
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