4Q16 MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Optimism Belies Results
Despite 2016 ending on sour note, distributors hopeful for turnaround this year.
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January 2017
Canadian Wholesale Sales Up 0.2% in November
Higher sales in four subsectors partially offset by lower sales in two subsectors.
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Ritz Safety Acquires Lone Star Safety & Supply
Company completes fourth acquisition in past 18 months.
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Canadian New Housing Construction Investment Up 4.1% in November
Investment in all types of dwellings led the increase.
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December Housing Starts Increase 5.7% YOY
Privately owned housing starts up 4.9 percent for 2016.
December Housing Starts Increase 5.7% YOY Read More »
U.S. Industrial Production Up 0.8% in December
Capacity utilization increased 0.6 percent to 75.5 percent.
U.S. Industrial Production Up 0.8% in December Read More »
Canadian Manufacturing Sales Up 1.5% in November
Sales rise in 14 of 21 industries
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Tip: Provide Comprehensive Benefits to Attract Top Talent
Health insurance only bare minimum for today’s workforce.
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PPG Sales Flat in 2016
Fourth quarter sales down 1.5 percent year-over-year.
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November Construction Production Up in Europe
Production in the construction sector up 0.4 percent in both EA19 and EU28.
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ISA Distributor Growth Up, Manufacturer Growth Down in December
Distributor Index increases to 54.6 and Manufacturer Index decreases to 58.
ISA Distributor Growth Up, Manufacturer Growth Down in December Read More »
Canadian Nonresidential Construction Investment Down 0.7% in 4Q
Quarterly decline was a result of lower spending on commercial and industrial building construction.
Canadian Nonresidential Construction Investment Down 0.7% in 4Q Read More »
Recommended Reading: Disrupters Prove Need to Engage Customers
Uber, Amazon just two examples of how companies can change the rules.
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Newell Brands Agrees to Sell Rubbermaid
Company also acquires Smith Mountain Industries as part of portfolio changes.
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GNS Wholesale Stationers Agrees to Acquire WA Stationery Wholesalers
Combined business will be the largest office products wholesaler in Western Australia.
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Producer Price Index Increases in December
Most of the increase is attributable to final demand goods.
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KKR Agrees to Acquire Hitachi Koki
Acquisition will strengthen company’s business platform.
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European Industrial Production Up 1.5% in November
Industrial production up 1.6 percent in the EU28.
European Industrial Production Up 1.5% in November Read More »
Tip: Improve Price Change Buy-In by Involving Sales Reps
Price increases will run smoother with better engagement.
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Butler Heating and Air Conditioning Acquired by Private Investors
Butler serves residential and light commercial markets.
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