These reports, delivered instantly in downloadable pdf format, are invaluable resources for detailed channel benchmarking data if you are managing, selling to, or investing in a wholesale distribution company. The Wholesale Distribution Economic Reports use data from the most recent U.S. Annual Wholesale Trade Survey and reflect March 2010 government data revisions.
"The Wholesale Distribution Economic Reports provide very valuable information for application to our strategic planning process. While much of this information is available in the public domain, finding the information and then relating it in a meaningful format would be an impractical task. This is a great resource!"
"These reports are the best source of information I've seen to get a quick snapshot of where a particular wholesaler-distributor stands relative to peers and to other wholesaler-distributors in other sub-sectors."
- Jim Miller, Managing Director, Supply Chain Equity Partners
Industrial Distributors
Revenues for industrial distributors fell 17.7% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts revenue will increase in 2010 as industrial activity recovers and export markets grow. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
Revenues for wholesale distributors in this sector declined in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts growth in 2010 due to a gradual recovery in construction. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
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Electrical/Electronics Wholesalers
Revenues for wholesale distributors in this diverse sector were down 8.4% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts revenue will grow in 2010. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
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Grocery & Foodservice Wholesale Distributors
Revenues for grocery and foodservice wholesale distributors decreased 4.5% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts that grocery and foodservice wholesale distributor revenues will increase in 2010. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
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Building Material & Construction Wholesale Distributors
Revenues for wholesale distributors of building materials were down 23.4% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts that sales will increase in 2010, the first year of growth since 2006. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
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Oil & Gas Products Wholesale Distributors
Revenues for wholesale distributors of oil and gas products were down 35.4% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts revenues will increase in 2010 as industrial activity recovers. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
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Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts Wholesale Distributors
Revenues for wholesale distributors in this sector declined 20% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts sector revenue will rebound strongly in 2010. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
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Other Consumer Products Wholesale Distributors
Revenues for wholesale distributors in this diverse sector decreased 2.7% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts revenue will increase in 2010 due to rebounding consumer demand and sable commodity prices. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
Revenues for wholesale distributors in this diverse sector decreased in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts revenue will increase in 2010, largely due to underlying commodity prices. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
Revenues for wholesale distributors in this sector decreased 8.8% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts revenue will increase in 2010 due to healthcare equipment spending and the non-cyclical aspect of the industry. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
Revenues for wholesale distributors in this sector decreased 2.3% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts revenue will grow in 2010 as companies and consumers begin investing in technology again. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
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Agricultural Products Wholesale Distributors
Revenues for wholesale distributors of agricultural products decreased 15.2% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts revenue will increase in 2010 as commodity prices and demand remain relatively steady. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
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Apparel & Piece Goods Wholesale Distributors
Revenues for apparel and piece good wholesale distributors decreased 4.3% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts revenues will increase in 2010. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
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Beer, Wine & Liquor Wholesalers
Revenues for wholesalers of beer, wine and liquor were up 2.4% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts that sector revenue will increase in 2010. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
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Chemicals & Plastics Wholesale Distributors
Revenues in this sector decreased 17.9% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts revenue will grow in 2010 as industrial and construction activity recovers and commodity prices stabilize. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
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Office Product Wholesalers & Paper Merchants
Revenues for office product wholesalers and paper merchants decreased by 10.9% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts revenue will increase slightly in 2010, as underlying paper demand and commodity prices stablilize. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
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Furniture & Home Furnishing Wholesale Distributors
Revenues for wholesale distributors of furniture and home furnishings were down 14.2% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts moderate decreases in 2010. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
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Metal Service Centers
Revenues for metal service centers were down 40.3% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts growth in 2010 as industrial activity and metals commodity prices increase. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
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Wholesale Distribution Economic Factbook
This report provides data for the entire wholesale distribution industry, as well as specific data on all 18 sectors. Save by purchasing all 18 sectors in one report. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
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By Adam J. Fein, Ph.D., Pembroke Consulting
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Revenues for industrial distributors fell 17.7% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts revenue will increase in 2010 as industrial activity recovers and export markets grow. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
Revenues for wholesale distributors in this sector declined in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts growth in 2010 due to a gradual recovery in construction. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
Revenues for wholesale distributors in this diverse sector were down 8.4% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts revenue will grow in 2010. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
Revenues for grocery and foodservice wholesale distributors decreased 4.5% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts that grocery and foodservice wholesale distributor revenues will increase in 2010. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
Revenues for wholesale distributors of building materials were down 23.4% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts that sales will increase in 2010, the first year of growth since 2006. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
Revenues for wholesale distributors of oil and gas products were down 35.4% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts revenues will increase in 2010 as industrial activity recovers. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
Revenues for wholesale distributors in this sector declined 20% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts sector revenue will rebound strongly in 2010. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
Revenues for wholesale distributors in this diverse sector decreased 2.7% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts revenue will increase in 2010 due to rebounding consumer demand and sable commodity prices. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
Revenues for wholesale distributors in this diverse sector decreased in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts revenue will increase in 2010, largely due to underlying commodity prices. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
Revenues for wholesale distributors in this sector decreased 8.8% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts revenue will increase in 2010 due to healthcare equipment spending and the non-cyclical aspect of the industry. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
Revenues for wholesale distributors in this sector decreased 2.3% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts revenue will grow in 2010 as companies and consumers begin investing in technology again. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
Revenues for wholesale distributors of agricultural products decreased 15.2% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts revenue will increase in 2010 as commodity prices and demand remain relatively steady. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
Revenues for apparel and piece good wholesale distributors decreased 4.3% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts revenues will increase in 2010. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
Revenues for wholesalers of beer, wine and liquor were up 2.4% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts that sector revenue will increase in 2010. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
Revenues in this sector decreased 17.9% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts revenue will grow in 2010 as industrial and construction activity recovers and commodity prices stabilize. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
Revenues for office product wholesalers and paper merchants decreased by 10.9% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts revenue will increase slightly in 2010, as underlying paper demand and commodity prices stablilize. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
Revenues for wholesale distributors of furniture and home furnishings were down 14.2% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts moderate decreases in 2010. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
Revenues for metal service centers were down 40.3% in 2009. Pembroke Consulting forecasts growth in 2010 as industrial activity and metals commodity prices increase. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more:
This report provides data for the entire wholesale distribution industry, as well as specific data on all 18 sectors. Save by purchasing all 18 sectors in one report. Select your report license below to view pricing and learn more: