From Home Depot's acquisition of Hughes Supply to Wolseley's global market moves, private equity's push into the sector and Grainger's massive product expansion, distributors in 2006 saw some major shifts. The year saw some independent distributors make some strategic moves to differentiate and cement their value to customers and suppliers. Here's an overview of the year in distribution.
When you think of 2006, the top item is the big deal. The top news story hands down was HD Supply's explosive growth, sparked by its $3.4 billion purchase of Hughes Supply at the start of the year.
But other distributors have kept equally busy. London-based Wolseley has become adept at making small acquisitions in key U.S. markets while it continues to expand rapidly in Europe. ...
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From Home Depot's acquisition of Hughes Supply to Wolseley's global market moves, private equity's push into the sector and Grainger's massive product expansion, distributors in 2006 saw some major shifts. The year saw some independent distributors make some strategic moves to differentiate and cement their value to customers and suppliers. Here's an overview of the year in distribution.
When you think of 2006, the top item is the big deal. The top news story hands down was HD Supply's explosive growth, sparked by its $3.4 billion purchase of Hughes Supply at the start of the year.
But other distributors have kept equally busy. London-based Wolseley has become adept at making small acquisitions in key U.S. markets while it continues to expand rapidly in Europe. ...
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