NFIB Small Business Optimism Hits New Record in 2017
The December index dropped 2.6 points from the near-record November report.
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2018
Applied Industrial Agrees to Acquire FCX Performance
Deal valued at $768 million combines two of distribution's largest companies.
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Is Distribution as Strong as Rest of Economy?
Survey key to assessing where industry is heading in 2018.
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Graybar Names VP Strategic Accounts
Hoyt joins the company from Gexpro, a division of Rexel USA.
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Rexnord to Acquire Centa Power Transmission
Rexnord expects to drive considerable revenue and cost synergies as the company is integrated.
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Conference Board Employment Trends Index Increases in December
Index records 5.2 percent gain over December 2016.
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Sometimes People Throw Themselves Under the Bus
Strive for accountability by setting goals and communicating with your team.
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Motion Industries Announces Organizational Changes
The company has promoted three members of senior management.
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November U.S. Exports, Imports Increase
Goods and services deficit up 11.6 percent year-over-year.
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CEO Confidence Bounces Back in 4Q
The Measure now reads 63, up from 59 in the third quarter.
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Tip: Boost Analytics by Appointing Leader with Experience
Analytics capabilities critical for distributors to compete in changing marketplace.
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Graybar Announces Leadership Changes
The company has made three leadership changes following the retirement of the vice president treasurer.
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HD Supply to Acquire A.H. Harris Construction Supplies
The purchase will enhance the company's position in the northeastern United States.
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DXP Acquires Application Specialties
Purchase expands distributor's presence in the Pacific Northwest.
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Atlas Copco Acquires Two Drilling Companies
Both businesses will become part of the Mining and Rock Excavation Technique business area.
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The 10 Commandments of Distributor Marketing
Tips to help distribution CMOs transform their companies and stay employed.
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November Construction Spending Up 2.4% Year-Over-Year
Construction spending up 0.8 percent from October.
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Manufacturing Sector Expands in December
PMI up 1.5 percent from November.
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PRC Industrial Supply Acquires Ace Conveyor Services
Purchase expands company's presence in New England.
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SRS Distribution Opens Three New Locations
Each new location will carry a full line of residential and commercial roofing products.
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