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Wolseley Sales Decline 13% in First Quarter

November 18, 2009
Residential markets starting to show signs of stabilizing for the distributor, while industrial and commercial markets expected to remain 'challenging'
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The Numbers Behind Wolseley's Annual Loss

October 9, 2009
Wolseley CEO Ian Meakins explains the company's shift in focus going forward
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Wolseley Slows IT Project, Following General Trends

October 2, 2009
Recent survey found distributors may be interested in smaller IT investments right now.
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Wolseley Records £1.17B Loss for FY 2009

September 28, 2009
The building materials and plumbing supplies distributor reduced headcount by 9,848 globally during the year.
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Wolseley Eliminates Ferguson CEO/President Position

August 24, 2009
Responsibilties for top executive post at the U.S. HVAC/plumbing distributor will be taken over by the CEO of Wolseley North America.
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Wolseley Profit Off 80% In First 9 Months

May 27, 2009
Worldwide headcount reductions for the period total 13,746 as cost-reduction measures continue.
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Wolseley Confirms It's Considering Issue of New Equity

March 4, 2009
Global distributor's debt has risen to 3 billion pounds.
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Wolseley Sales Rise 3% in First Five Months

January 25, 2009
Ferguson and Stock Building Supply sales and profit fall.
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Wolseley Profit Declines 30% in 1Q

November 18, 2008
Stock Building Supply, UK conditions continue to drag down group results.
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Wolseley Starts 'Fundamental Review' of Stock Building Supply - UPDATED

September 22, 2008
Wolseley says it wants to understand Stock's impact on its overall results. Distributor also releases year-end results.
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