HD Supply’s Second Quarter Sales Up 1.4%
The companys second-quarter net income increased 3.1% to $135 million compared to the year-ago period.
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September 2019
Premium Member: 2019 Top Distributors List
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How Analytics are Democratizing the Distribution Market
Dependence on traditional measures such as gross margin can put a drag on growth and profits. New metrics such as cash-flow value to expenses or expenses as percent of revenue, combined with customer-focused services, are propelling those who take advantage of them, says WayPoint Analytics Randy MacLean.
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Fastenal’s August Sales Up 1.6%
The company reported daily sales up 6.3% versus a year ago.
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SRS Distribution Opens Four New Locations
The branches are in Ohio, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and California.
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Acuity Brands Acquires The Luminaires Group
Deal expected to close by the end of September.
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5 Ways Distributors Can Improve E-Commerce Practices
B2B e-commerce is a $1-trillion industry thats rapidly growing. For distributors to keep up, Marty Acks of CDI Technology recommends making mobile website optimization a priority, as well as improved page speed and a variety of payment options.
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The Coming Commoditization of Distribution, Part I
This multipart series will explore the convergence of trends that is both drawing and enabling these new competitors and others into the distribution market.
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Alibaba Group CEO Daniel Zhang Assumes Chairmanship
Daniel Zhang succeeds Jack Ma, who announced his retirement one year ago.
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The Old Value Proposition is No Longer Enough
Distribution companies are increasingly hearing about the digital transformation imperative for a reason. Making the technology investment is no longer optional. As explained in presentations at MDMs 2019 Digital Distributor Summit, commoditization, competitive innovation and changing market dynamics are combining to forever alter the distributors traditional value proposition.
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Market Snapshot: Safety Products
The MDM Market Snapshot, based on data from MDM Analytics, includes market demand for Safety Products in the U.S., plus the top end users by 6-digit NAICS.
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News Digest 4917
MDM’s top news briefs from News briefs from August 26 – September 10, 2019.
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Digital Strategy: An Ongoing, Company-Wide Initiative
Three real-life examples of distributors who have adopted successful strategies.
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Download this Issue in PDF: September 10, 2019
This is the PDF of this issue of Modern Distribution Management.
Table of Contents:
- The Coming Commoditization of Distribution, Part I
- Commentary: Digital Strategy: An Ongoing, Company-Wide Initiative
- The Old Value Proposition is No Longer Enough
- Market Snapshot: Safety Products
- News Digest 4917
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Systemax Opens Global Industrial Distribution Center in Texas
The DeSoto facility is now fully operational and key to the companys UX strategy.
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Winsupply Opens Plumbing Distributor in Florida
Winsupply of West Orange in Ocoee will serve residential plumbing, MRO contractors.
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Commentary: Digital Strategy: An Ongoing, Company-Wide Initiative
Justin King, owner of e-commerce consulting firm B2X Partners, had three pieces of advice for distributors attending this summers MDM Digital Distributor Summit.
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Acuity Brands Appoints New Leadership
President, SVP and CFO roles changing.
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Finding Opportunity in the ‘Forces of Change’
Distributors who embrace the process of innovation are honing a valuable skill.
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HD Supply Acquires Presto Maintenance Supply
Deal expands the distributors facilities maintenance operations in Houston.
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