Supply chain issues continue to plague the industry, while persistent inflation and conflict abroad could create additional market chaos. Here’s what it means for distributors.
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The hardware and building materials supplier opened a new location in Nevada, Missouri.
R.P. Lumber Opens New Missouri Location Read More »
The home improvement company says it plans to use the net proceeds from the sale of the notes for “general corporate purposes.”
Lowe’s Prices $5B Notes Offering Read More »
The company says the acquisition — the 3rd New Jersey company to join Envoy’s platform — with strengthen its Northeast presence.
Envoy Solutions Acquires ATRA Read More »
The distributor of truck and trailer parts and services bought the assets of New York-based Portville Truck & Auto Repair.
FleetPride Acquires Portville Truck & Auto Read More »
Supplier price increases offer profit opportunities for distributors, especially today. But too often firms miss the boat. Here’s a primer on the key levers and strategies to make sure everyone on your team maintains price integrity.
How to Maintain Profit When Supplier Prices Rise Read More »
The field salesforce is the heart and soul of distributor go-to-market strategies. For great reasons. It’s also the biggest hidden bite to profitability today. Here’s a primer on the challenges and 3 keys to successful sales transformation that every distributor can profit from.
Sales Transformation 101 with Mike Marks Read More »
The National Association of Manufacturers says Rich Stinson, Southwire president and CEO, has been named to its board of directors.
Southwire CEO Joins NAM Board Read More »
Crescent Electric Supply Company says it has relocated its Minneapolis branch for ‘better customer access and enhanced service.’
Crescent Moves Minneapolis Branch Read More »
Sheila Hernandez will lead the company’s efforts, including category management, supplier relations, digital presence and customer lifecycle.
Summit Names New Marketing Leader Read More »
The two companies have reached an agreement that will allow Woodgrain to buy Huttig Building Products in an all-cash deal.
Woodgrain to Acquire Huttig for $350M Read More »
By taking advantage of AI-driven recommendations, organizations are seeing a significant increase in the return on their sales and marketing activities.
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Starting April 1, Distribution America and PRO Group will operate as Hardlines Distribution Alliance.
Distribution America, Pro Group Form Single Company Read More »
Few things damage customer experience more than stockouts. Companies can’t prevent all stocking problems, but here are some best practices to minimize the impacts.
How to Analyze Stockouts and Improve Customer Service Read More »
The global healthcare solutions company launched a private offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2030.
Owens & Minor Launches Senior Notes Offering Read More »
Veritiv says the food service packaging and janitorial supply distributor has signed an agreement to buy Veritiv Canada, Inc.
Imperial Dade Acquires Veritiv Canada Read More »
Brian Crowle will be responsible for developing and implementing turnkey material handling solutions, the company says.
Tompkins Names New Sales VP Read More »
What used to be complex corporate spend-management technology is now available to any size of company, according to speakers at a recent Amazon Business virtual conference. It’s a wake-up call for distributors to clearly articulate their value and customer service tools.
Digital Purchasing Tools Are the Great Enabler, Says Amazon Business Read More »
An Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of Producer Price Index data shows construction input prices are up 24.4% from a year ago.
Construction Input Prices Rise 2.6% in February Read More »
The Pacific Northwest building material center says it has reached an agreement in principle to acquire five-store chain Orofino Builders Supply.
TAL Holdings Acquires Orofino Builders Supply Read More »
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