Recommended Reading: Market Leaders Embrace Change
HD Supply, Grainger, Wolseley, MSC Industrial adapt to new market realities.
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‘Think Like Columbo’ to Uncover Opportunities with Existing Customers
Current volume does not reveal potential volume; dig deeper.
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Brammer and IPH to Merge in Major European Deal
Distribution market dynamics to undergo major continental shift.
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DeAngelo: Selling Waterworks ‘Transformational’ for HD Supply
Yet another divestiture helps distributor focus on core businesses.
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How to Earn a Greater Share of Your Customer’s Wallet
7 best practices for growing revenue from existing customers.
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May 2017 M&A Roundup: Praxair & Linde Update Relationship Status
Gases & welding distributors agree to merge in $70 billion deal.
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Deflation Drives Down Distributor Growth
Stronger growth expected in 2017, as prices stabilize and economy grows.
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4 Leadership Lessons from Gen. Petraeus
Retired military officer brings battle-tested tips to the boardroom.
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Tech Provides Small Productivity Boosts with Big Effects
Invest now to lay the groundwork for a long-term profitability boost.
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Big-Box Competition for B2B Heats Up
Big-box stores continue to target B2B market via acquisition.
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Trump’s Budget to Include $200B in Infrastructure Spending
Bloomberg report sheds light on larger $1 trillion investment plan.
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Is Grainger’s Latest Online Move the Right One?
Gamut.com soft launched in early May targeting engineers and maintenance.
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5 Tips to Retain Customers in the Age of Transparency
Too many distributors are leaking business to competitors.
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Recommended Reading: Avnet Reconnects with Customers
Rebranding campaign centered on unified message of “reaching further.”
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Go Beyond the Hype to Capitalize on Disruptive Tech
Although full impact is uncertain, investing now will position you for long-term success.
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Recommended Reading: How Data Can Create a Preferred Path to Market
Manufacturers want more than just your sales force.
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Are You Data-Driven?
Internet of things provides opportunities for distributors that embrace it.
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Signs of Life in Oil & Gas Drive Sales Up for Applied
National Oilwell Varco, NOW Inc. also report positive outlook for activity, but remain cautious.
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Recommended Reading: Manufacturers Look for Distributors with Strong E-Commerce
Distributors lag manufacturers in e-commerce maturity.
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5 Drivers of Manufacturing Strength in the U.S.
Beaulieu: People are betting on the United States.
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