Back-to-back declines in key indices suggest moderating growth ahead, according to latest data from The Conference Board.
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Online retail giant expands Toronto Tech Hub, opens 113,000 square-foot office in Scotia Plaza.
2019 outlook calls for growth, but expansion is moderating, group says.
Company elects J. Michael Losh to its board of directors.
Online retailer says Marshall County facility will create 850 full-time jobs.
Wholesale revenues, inventories and ratios from October 2018
Modern Distribution Management's monthly Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.
This index includes:
- Abrasives Products
- Cutting Tools
- Power Transmission Equipment
- Fasteners
- Valves, etc.
- Power Tools
- Material Handling Equipment
- Belting
- Hand Tools
- Misc. Metal
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Table of Contents:
- Move to Digital Continues
- Commentary: The Distributors Dilemma in 2019
- MDM Interview: Berkshire eSupply Strengthens Digital Services Platforms
- Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: October 2018
- MDM Industrial Inflation Index: November 2018
- MDM News Digest 4824
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Company reports double-digit gains in industrial tools business for fiscal first quarter 2019.
Companies extend tender offer for all outstanding shares of Essendant to December 26.
Sale is part of KCP effort to streamline global business.
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Manufacturer adds executives from Cisco Systems and Aeris Communications to its board of directors.
The acquisition will expand the companys health information systems capabilities.
All eight major components rose year over year in November.
Randall Breaux was previously executive vice president of marketing, distribution and purchasing for the company.
Cathy Halligan joins companys board of directors as a non-executive director.
Manufacturing production was unchanged during the month.
Manufacturer adds specialty pumps maker to its Industrials Segment.
