In the wake of another — and bigger — Fed rate hike aimed to tame inflation, we examine a number of economic indicators from the past two weeks.
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Nearly every aspect of the sales process is undergoing significant transformation. Here are useful takeaways for distributors that are struggling to navigate the changing sales landscape.
Amid the labor situation, succession planning shouldn't be overlooked in a time when it is more important than ever. Here are the keys to fostering and identifying future leaders.
With new B2B marketplaces now popping up regularly, distributors have come to embrace them as a means to compete and grow.
James Dorn details how Fastenal's digital transformation story has kept it ahead of the curve of customer demands.
Will conditions get better? Worse? Stay the same? Here's what distributors are saying.
MDM's Mike Hockett dives into the latest numbers from the home improvement retail giants, where much of growth has been powered by Pro customers.
Change is hard. So is dealing with relentless disruption. But with those as the new normal, distributors must lean into the challenges involved.
Impressive sales and profits for MRC Global, DNOW and DXP Enterprises are nearly back to or already exceed their pre-pandemic levels.
The company still has plenty of capital left in its 2022 M&A budget, and underlying growth has it targeting accelerated revenue growth.
We share new comments from numerous distributors regarding how the "Great Resignation" and turbulent labor market have impacted their staffing.
At the recent Fastenal Expo, we chatted with Senior Executive Vice President Terry Owen about the company's supply chain capabilities, which allow it to handle whatever comes next.
MDM dives into the numbers and commentary that the MRO products giant shared during its first quarter earnings report.
Private equity and investment banks are arguably the biggest current drivers of distribution M&A activity. Read the third and final part of MDM’s recent conversation series with executives at leading financial firms behind many of the deals you’ve been reading about.
The company's 1Q earnings and subsequent commentary shed light on several other factors driving growth at the MRO parts distributor besides its recent $1.3 billion acquisition of Kaman Distribution Group.
Private equity and investment banks are arguably the biggest current drivers of distribution M&A activity. Read the second part of MDM’s recent conversations with executives at leading financial firms behind many of the deals you’ve been reading about.
One of the sessions at the ISA22 event centered on the topic of omnichannel and what it means today — which goes far beyond just having an e-commerce presence. Here's the key takeaways from that session and their applications.
Private equity and investment banks are arguably the biggest current driver of distribution M&A activity right now. Here, see the first of MDM’s recent conversations with executives at leading financial firms behind many of the deals you’ve been reading about.
