Indian River Consulting Group’s (IRCG) weekly Pandemic Revenue Index for the work week of March 1-5 increased 9.1%. This is the final PRI that IRCG will release.
Final Pandemic Revenue Index Shows 9.1% Increase Read More »
Disruptive developments brought on by the pandemic impacted distributor price management for the short-term, but may also permanently alter key aspects of pricing moving forward, says consultant Lee Nyari.
4 Ways COVID-19 Will Have a Long-Term Impact on Distributor Price Management Read More »
MDM’s first-ever Future of Distribution Summit will take place online on Tuesday, April 13.
Future of Distribution Event Will Lay Out the Dynamics of the Industry’s Next Stage Read More »
The retail giant fires a shot across the bow of other large distributors by scaling up local fulfillment centers using automation.
Walmart Gears Up Automation Capabilities Read More »
The impact of taxes during the M&A decision-making process is expected to be elevated in 2021.
What to Consider When Planning to Sell a Distribution Business This Year Read More »
MDM’s first-ever Future of Distribution Summit will take place online on Tuesday, April 13.
This issue of MDM Premium takes a deep dive into the distribution M&A landscape for the remainder of 2021. Topics covered include historical thinking that led to today’s perspectives, how 2020 shaped investor and seller mindsets and what to think about when planning a transaction of your own. We’ve also got news on Walmart’s latest automation moves and how you can get a sneak peek at the industry’s future through MDM’s next virtual event.
Download this Issue as a PDF: March 10 2021 Read More »
What distributors need to know about buying and selling as they navigate the post-pandemic consolidation boom.
2021 Distribution M&A Landscape Read More »
Saltiel will replace Andrew Lane, who announced his retirement last May.
MRC Global Appoints Rob Saltiel as CEO Read More »
MRO and industrial distributor DXP Enterprises Inc. posted a loss of $28.8 million in the year, but the company also completed some acquisitions in 4Q.
DXP Enterprises’ Sales Drop 20.7% in 2020 Read More »
But new orders placed in January marked a 29% decrease from December 2020, according to the most recent U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders report.
Manufacturing Technology Orders Up 12% in January Read More »
As platform strategy 101 tells us: the technology is a commodity. The power is in the network. As a result, Applico is seeing two types of marketplace technology providers: SaaS (software as a service) and, more recently, MaaS (marketplace as a service).
2 Ways to ‘Marketplace’ Your E-Commerce Site Read More »
Industrial distributor appoints Julie Myerholtz to lead the company’s cybersecurity vision and strategy.
Grainger Names Chief Information Security Officer Read More »
Year-over-year, the goods and services deficit increased $23.8 billion, or 53.7%, from January 2020.
Goods and Services Deficit Grows in January Read More »
Indian River Consulting Group’s (IRCG) weekly Pandemic Revenue Index for the work week of Feb. 22 to Feb. 26 increased 13% as the PRI nears its one-year anniversary and, therefore, its conclusion.
Pandemic Revenue Index Up 13% Read More »
How the adjustments that Amazon made during pandemic will have ramifications even after a return to normalcy.
Amazon Execs Share Lessons From COVID-19 Read More »
Winsupply this week has added Winsupply of Rio Grande Valley, in Mission, Texas, to its footprint.
Winsupply Opens HVAC Location in Texas Read More »
Leicester-based Cooper Freer will become part of the service division within Atlas Copco’s Compressor Technique business area.
Atlas Copco Acquires British Distributor Read More »
The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) for February was 66.1, up from 57.7 in January.
Fastener Distributor Index Ticks Up in February Read More »
Fastenal’s reported daily sales for the month also were up 1.5% versus a year as its sales mix continues to return to normal.
Fastenal’s February Sales Increase 1.5% Read More »
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