Patrick T. Siewert will replace David E.I. Pyott, who has decided not to stand for reelection at the 2020 annual meeting.
Avery Dennison Announces Change in Board Leadership Structure Read More »
Upon Mike Leechs retirement, Joe LeNoir, president of Irby Utility; Tyler Mitchell, president of Irby C&I; and Brad Slocum, SVP of Shared Services, will continue to run the day-to-day Irby business.
Sonepar USA Announces Leadership Changes at Irby Read More »
The business will be integrated into Jasons Industrial segment within Osborn.
Jason Industries Acquires Matchless Metal Polish Company Read More »
WESCO struck a deal to acquire Anixter in January, a transaction estimated at $4.5 billion.
WESCO Clears Waiting Period in Anixter Acquisition Read More »
Dirk Van Dongen will lead the Association through November 2020.
NAW President & CEO to Retire Read More »
For the fourth quarter, sales were $1.8 billion, down 17.7% year-over-year.
Veritiv Sales Down 11.9% in 2019 Read More »
Full-year sales grew 6% to $370.8 million.
Lawson Products’ Q4 Sales Up 2.7% Read More »
Current dollar GDP increased 3.5% in the fourth quarter.
Real U.S. GDP Up 2.1% in 4Q According to Second Estimate Read More »
Motivators to change come from three categories: competitive environment motivators, external environment motivators and internal environment motivators. Consultant Mike Vitale explains how identifying these origins can help distributors to choose the most effective path toward business transformation.
How to Determine the Most Impactful Changes You Can Make to Your Business Read More »
This transaction highlights Houlihan Lokeys continued success advising market-leading specialty distributors of mission-critical parts.
Houlihan Lokey Advises Kele Through Acquisition by The Stephens Group Read More »
For the fourth quarter, the company reported sales were up 9.3% compared to the prior year quarter.
Univar Sales Up 7.6% in 2019 Read More »
Fourth quarter sales were up 2% year-over-year.
Pentair Sales Down Slightly in 2019 Read More »
Todays business environment creates an imperative for change. But what exactly should you change in your business? Nothing, everything, something? Changing your distribution business is expensive and disruptive, and can be catastrophic if not properly planned and executed.
What to Do When Your Business Environment Changes Read More »
Fourth quarter sales were up slightly over 2018.
Foundation Building Materials Sales Up 5.4% in 2019 Read More »
Brand value is a huge asset for both manufacturers and distributors. With continued homogenization, investments made in developing ones brand starts to erode and price becomes the primary differentiator.
Inside Every Threat There is Opportunity Read More »
Download this Issue as a PDF: February 25, 2020 Read More »
What the Changing Role of the Master Distributor Means for the Industry Read More »
Commentary: Inside Every Threat There is Opportunity Read More »
10 Acquisitions in 2.5 Years: The Strategy Behind Cook & Boardman’s Growth Read More »
5 Nontraditional Roles to Add Value Read More »
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