A researcher has found management turnover at merged companies is more than double at non-merged firms.

Associations are initiating strategic planning processes to address shrinking membership and new competition.

Sonepar USA CEO Tony Burr tells MDM that the electrical distributor will likely approach the Hagemeyer integration like it has its other acquisitions: by leaving it as a standalone company.

The M&A climate is radically changed in a relatively short period of time. Strategic buyers are back in the fold and valuations have fallen; to command a high price, companies must be at the top of their game.

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

In a recent interview with MDM, Al Bates says distributors should focus on improving their gross margins when times are tough.

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

Distributors have and are taking the opportunity to create demand for products that will help customers save money.

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

Three bidders were competing for Industrial Distribution Group. The new owner is likely to realize real value long-term.

HD Supply, post Home Depot, is ready to move forward as a more focused organization.

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