New Construction Starts Slide in July
Dodge Data & Analytics reports 9 percent decline in new construction starts, to a seasonally adjusted $817.4 billion.
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August 2018
Lowe’s Names New CFO
David Denton to replace the retiring Marshall Croom; company announces 7 percent sales increase in Q2.
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Ferguson Launches Ferguson Ventures
Distributor creates corporate venture capital and strategic partnering arm to address industry challenges.
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Motion Industries CEO Tim Breen Dies
Colleagues note his leadership qualities.
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The Conference Board LEI Up 0.6%
U.S. economy will continue to expand in second half of 2018.
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Common Flaws in Pricing Structure
Its important to find, message and price your hidden value.
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Statistics Canada: CPI Up 3 percent in July
All eight major components rose year over year in July.
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Ferguson Acquires Jones Stephens
The company will continue to operate under the Jones Stephens name.
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Industrial Production Edges Up in July
U.S. industrial output rose 0.1 percent from June to July; up 4 percent year-over year.
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2 Key Ways to Improve Inventory Planning with Analytics
Industry greats always said, You cant do business out of an empty wagon.
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Core & Main Acquires Assets of Finish Line Systems, LLC
Acquisition expands the company’s water meter capabilities and product offerings in Colorado and Wyoming.
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U.S. LUMBER to Acquire Alexandria Moulding
The acquisition will create a company with enhanced product and service capabilities.
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The Trouble with Tariffs, Part 3
Implications for distributors and three steps Harley-Davidson should take now.
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The Trouble with Tariffs, Part 2
Trump vs. Harley: Battle of the Brands
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The Trouble with Tariffs, Part 1
Harley-Davidson and the Impact on Distributors
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U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Up in June
Orders rise 5 percent year-over-year; Northeast shows strength in power generation, aerospace activity.
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Download this Issue in PDF: August 10, 2018
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Commentary: How Do You Spell Respect?
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A Strategic Imperative to Fight the Sales Status Quo
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Tariffs Top Manufacturer Concerns
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