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A look at the latest economic and market trends, and their impact on the distribution channel.

Survey Finds Workers Expect Help Defraying the Price of Gas

Lindsay Young June 25, 2008

Few respondents said that their employers had initiated any action to help employees out.

As Oil Skyrockets, Green Grows More Affordable

Jenel Stelton-Holtmeier June 24, 2008

As prices for fuel-based products spike, green products - made with less price-volatile materials - have become more attractive.

GDP Growth 'Muddling Along Above Zero'

May 29, 2008

Recent Q&A with Wharton business professors addresses prospects for the economy and the impact of the price of oil.

Distributors Tackle the Rising Cost of Fuel

Lindsay Young May 28, 2008

Survey shows many distributors are reluctant to pass on costs to customers for fear they will lose business.

Wading Through 2008

Thomas P. Gale April 30, 2008

Can international markets and the economic stimulus plan buoy the U.S. economy through the end of the year?

Economic Stimulus Act May Spur Capital Investment

April 23, 2008

Though the act may not shift the plans of larger businesses, smaller businesses are changing their purchase plans to take advantage of the incentives.

Current Economic Climate Ripe for Gaining a Strategic Advantage

Lindsay Young April 16, 2008

A slew of economic indicators out this month don't portend well for the U.S. economy.

CONEXPO, IFPE Show Outsized Even for Vegas

Thomas P. Gale March 20, 2008

The vitality of this show indicates there are some growth markets even while the national focus is on the housing markets.

Recession a 'Self-Fulfilling Prophecy'?

Lindsay Young March 5, 2008

Do you agree with some MDM readers who say that reports of a potential recession may actually make one more likely?

Distributors Stay Focused Despite Economic Turbulence

Thomas P. Gale February 13, 2008

NAW Summit keeps focus on distributor best practices.

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