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Preparation Pays Off for Würth

Distributor excels in difficult environment with streamlined technology and new 3D printing capabilities.

August 24, 2020

Research & Analytics

Second Quarter 2020 Distribution Markets Forecast

MDM’s new report, Markets Forecast, offers quarterly revenue projections for the wholesale distribution industry, plus breakouts for select categories, for the current calendar quarter and the next fiscal year. The inaugural Forecast looks at post-pandemic projections for distributors as a whole, plus specific sectors.

July 27, 2020

Research & Analytics

MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: 4 Burning Questions as Pandemic Market Disruption Persists

MDM’s quarterly survey in partnership with investment banking firm Baird reveals that distributor revenues decelerated sharply in 2Q but not as bad as feared at the beginning of the pandemic shutdown. One consensus among more than 550 participants: Distributors began rethinking the way they manage talent.

July 27, 2020

Top Distributor Sectors

HD Supply’s First Quarter Sales Down 6.6%

Construction and industrial sales decreased 1.1% in the fiscal first quarter.

June 9, 2020

Top Distributor Sectors

AgoNow’s Larry Davis Named President at Fairmont Supply

Davis will remain a co-owner of AgoNow.

August 7, 2019

Top Distributor Sectors

Grainger’s Q2 Sales Rise 1%

For the first six months sales increased 1.2% to $5.69 billion.

July 24, 2019

Top Distributor Sectors

Kimberly-Clark’s Sales Up Slightly in Second Quarter

For the first six months sales fell 1% to $9.3 billion.

July 23, 2019

Top Distributor Sectors

Fairmont Supply Names President

Current CFO Anthony Dodds takes on the role of president.

May 21, 2019

Top Distributor Sectors

Kimberly-Clark’s Sales Up 1%

Organic sales increased 3% during the quarter.

April 22, 2019

Martin Supply Acquires Marshal Safety

Marshal is a full-service safety, environmental equipment and services company serving Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee.

April 1, 2019

Ferguson Acquires Dogwood Building Supply

The company will operate as Ferguson Facilities Supply, Dogwood Building Supply Division.

October 31, 2018

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MSC Sales Up 10.9% in Fiscal 2018

Fourth quarter sales were up 11.2 percent year-over-year.

October 30, 2018

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Kimberly-Clark’s Sales Up 1%

Manufacturer reports modest sales increase in challenging business environment.

July 25, 2018

Top Distributor Sectors

Grainger’s Q2 Sales Rise 9%

Distributor reports strong growth among large and mid-sized customers in the United States.

July 18, 2018

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ISSA, NORMI Form Alliance

Trade Groups partner to enhance educational, training programs.

April 25, 2018

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MSC Sales Up 9.3% in Fiscal 2Q

Sales for first six months were up 10.6 percent compared to prior-year period.

April 10, 2018

Human Resources in Wholesale Distribution

Lowe’s CEO to Retire

Robert A. Niblock will remain in his current role while home improvement retailer searches for new CEO.

March 27, 2018

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Lawson Products Sales Up 10.6% in 2017

Fourth-quarter sales were up 19.8 percent year-over-year.

February 22, 2018

Research & Analytics

Grainger CEO Outlines Benefits of Pricing Move

Macpherson: Change is designed to increase revenue in three areas.

February 14, 2018

Plumbing Products & PVF Distribution

Applied Industrial Technologies Sales Increase 9.7% in Fiscal 2Q

For the first six months, sales grew 9.3 percent year-over-year.

January 25, 2018

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