NAW Calls on DoL to Withdraw Proposed Overtime Rule
The proposal would increase the salary threshold for guaranteed overtime pay from its current $35,668 to $55,000.
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2023
MRC 3Q Sales Growth Slows Again to 2%
The company’s sales were $888 million for the third quarter of 2023, which was 2% higher than the second quarter of 2023.
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What are Distributors’ Economic Expectations for 2024?
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Infinity Valve Expanding in Louisiana with $1.1M Project
The funding will help the company increase production capacity of its new air compression division through equipment upgrades and physical expansion.
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Global Industrial Inks Floor Care Equipment Deal with Vizient
Vizient is the largest provider-driven healthcare performance improvement company in the US.
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Report: Ace Says Systems Restored After Cyberattack
An Ace Hardware official said its systems are restored a little over a week after a cyberattack disrupted shipments and online orders.Â
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Ferguson, Trimble Team to Streamline Contractor Supply Chain
Ferguson locations nationwide have joined Trimble’s digital pricing and procurement network to further digitize the construction supply chain.
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Where Distributors Stand Among AI’s Hype
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Prelim Core & Main 3Q Results Shows Flat Sales, Profit Dip
The company estimated that net sales for the quarter were between $1.822 billion and $1.832 billion.
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MC Distributor Aberdeen Dynamics Makes 1st Acquisition
The agreement cements Aberdeen Dynamics’ first-ever acquisition.
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Fastenal Daily Sales Growth Slows to 1.9%
The growth was below Fastenal’s benchmark 3.1% rate that the company provided in its 3Q earnings presentation.
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DXP Enterprises Acquires Alliance Pump in Missouri
With a single location and nine employees, Alliance serves customers in chemical, water/wastewater, municipal and general industrial markets.
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QuickTake: Fix Your Biggest Critical Constraint for 2024 Growth
It’s strategy season, and even optimistic predictions are for flattish 2024 industry growth. Mike Marks & Tom Gale discuss the bottom-line impact in dealing with whatever your big gorilla(s) looks like.
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Amazon Business Adds Pay-Over-Time Option
The new offering lets customers split the total cost of eligible purchases and pay over time with without late or hidden fees.
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PTDA Details its 2023 Award Winners
PTDA named Chris Bursack as the 32nd recipient of its Warren Pike Award for lifetime achievement in the PT/MC industry.
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Henkel Acquires MRO Supplier Critica Infrastructure
Critica is a specialized supplier of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) composite solutions.
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HARDI Distributors’ September Revenues Slide 4%
The annual sales growth for the 12 months through September 2023 is 3.5%.
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NOW Inc. 3Q Sales Slow to 2% Growth
The company’s 1.9% YoY growth in the third quarter was a significant slowdown from 2Q’s 10.2% growth.
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Private Branding and the Virtuous Cycle
Private branding is a lucrative profit opportunity for many distributors, but success isn’t guaranteed. Steve Gettleman outlines five steps that can create a sustainable cycle of private brand growth.
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Beacon Acquires H&H Roofing, Posts 3Q Results
Beacon has expanded its branch footprint through nine acquisitions and the opening of 19 new greenfield locations this year.
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