Swedish manufacturer acquires Houston-based supplier of rock drilling tools and services.
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Mike Jost promoted to chief operating officer for Wisconsin-based building supplies distributor.
Global electrical distribution giant Sonepar Group names Jrmie Profeta chief digital enterprise officer.
Distributor marks 10-year sponsorship of non-profit program supporting military families.
Joint venture will bring new drilling technology and services to Saudi Arabia.
Lawrence W. Stranghoener replaces the retiring Ronald De Feo as chairman of the board, effective July 1.
Amazon Business wasn't always the 800-pound gorilla in B2B distribution.
Dr. Frank Hilgers to lead business units in Northern and Eastern Europe, effective May 2019.
New branch in Port Orchard, WA, expands distributors busines to Seattle-area contractors.
Amazon Business is rapidly making headway in B2B distribution, but you wouldnt know it by the reaction of many distributors. While the retailpocalypse has been in full swing for a few years now, most distributors show little concern about its B2B equivalent what MDMs Ian Heller calls the wholesalepocalypse. This article reviews Amazons model, evolution in B2B distribution, and metrics to gauge the threat posed by Amazon to your business.
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Bessemer, AL, location will create 1,500 full-time jobs, company says.
Deal expands ABCs footprint in California, adding locations in Anaheim, Whittier and Gardena.
New reseller agreement enhances digital offering, adds grocery delivery services to Supervalu network.
Gaines Township facility will feature Amazon Robotics.
Distributor to serve local contractor customers from first Bronx, NY, location.
The sale completes the company's plans to exit the stainless wire business.
Distributor opens plumbing and heating wholesale store in Meriden, CT.
The company has engaged an external firm to assist in the search for a successor candidate.
