Alex Moazed, Applico CEO, recently interviewed the leadership team at Faire, which took the top spot among B2B marketplaces.
Introducing the No. 1 Company in Applico’s Top 50 B2B Marketplace Rankings Read More »
Home Depot’s new online technology lets pro or do-it-yourself (DIY) customers reserve and rent equipment online up to 30 days in advance.
Home Depot Tees-Up Online Rental Reservations for Equipment Read More »
Artificial intelligence, machine learning, edge compute and 5G technology are poised to play key roles in distributor technology transformation.
AI, ML, Cloud and Edge Compute: What They Can Mean for Distributors Read More »
In Atlanta, PTDA expects 550 power transmission/motion control attendees for its first live confernce since 2019.
PTDA Industry Summit On Tap for October Read More »
Industrial distributor strengthens its distribution in Mexico and South Florida with addition of Argo del Valle and Southern Tool & Machine.
BlackHawk Industrial Acquires Two Companies Read More »
The Texas-based building products distributor will distribute the money to more than 4,300 of its employees.
SRS Announces $250 Million Distribution to Employees Read More »
Company spending $514.2 million on Seepex, a positive displacement pump manufacturer that has 800 employees and facilities in North America and Asia Pacific.
Ingersoll Rand Agrees to Acquire German Pump Manufacturer Read More »
WESCO’s acquisition of Anixter, Builders FirstSource’s merger with BMC Stock Holdings, and multiple changes at HD Supply Holdings all factored into MDM’s latest lists of industry market leaders.
How M&A Impacted This Year’s Top Distributors Rankings Read More »
The latest Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) found that three of the four broad categories of indicators used to construct the index chipped-in positive contributions in May.
Chicago Fed National Activity Index Up to +0.29 in May Read More »
MDM editors Elizabeth Galentine and Eric Smith shared an early look at this year’s MDM Top Distributors results during a June 17 webcast.
Sneak Peek: MDM’s Top Distributors 2021 Rankings Read More »
And housing starts are up compared to year-ago period and the previous month, according to the latest residential construction report from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Residential Building Permits Up 34.9% in May Read More »
With a background in event ticketing, Scott Barrows got a front row seat to witness how e-commerce platforms can affect distributor performance. Although in a different market sector, the lessons Barrows learned carry into the way he manages BluePallet, a B2B e-commerce platform currently serving the chemicals vertical.
How to Avoid Death-by-Commodity Fate on an E-Commerce Platform Read More »
B&D says the acquisition “expands the company’s geographic reach and provides new services and support to customers throughout the U.S.”
B&D Industrial Acquires GTI Predictive Technology Read More »
Global Industrial and NAW partner to supply small and mid-sized cities with PPE and other resources as students and teachers return to classrooms.
Global Industrial Teams Up with NAW to Support Local Communities Read More »
O’Donnell is responsible for the structure, strategy and execution of company-wide initiatives to broaden the brand's reach and drive demand for F.W. Webb.
F.W. Webb Names O’Donnell as New VP of Marketing Read More »
There is a big difference between sessions and raw new visitor traffic. Distributors have built their businesses on relationships, and sessions are a way of measuring potential budding relationships in the digital environment.
Why Web Sessions Matter in B2B E-Commerce Read More »
Following the close of the $91 million transaction, OmniCable will retain both brands and its existing locations.
OmniCable Completes Acquisition of Houston Wire & Cable Read More »
The U.S. Census Bureau reported the combined value of distributive trade sales and manufacturers’ shipments and inventories for April increased by 40% from the same month in 2020.
U.S. Census Bureau: Manufacturing and Trade Shipments Up Slightly in April Read More »
According to the Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization Report, manufacturing output increased 0.9% during the month.
Industrial Production Up 0.8% in May Read More »
Focus on benefits, training and coaching while setting clear expectations with targeted incentives to increase sales rep use of new technology.
4 Steps to Increase Sales Rep Use of New Technology Read More »
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