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Despite impressive first-quarter sales and profit numbers for major distributors, stakeholders may still notice a hint of caution in the air as the calendar turns to summer. Download MDM's May 2022 Premium Monthly issue to read more.
With new B2B marketplaces now popping up regularly, distributors have come to embrace them as a means to compete and grow.
The distributor says it’s connecting with the digital talent marketplace supporting women ‘in every stage of life including parenthood.’
MDM dives into the numbers and commentary that the MRO products giant shared during its first quarter earnings report.
The industrial distributor reported 2022 first-quarter sales of $3.6 billion and operating earnings of $534 million.
The company announced it was named one of Fortune’s ‘100 Best Companies to Work For in 2022.’
In Part 2 of MDM’s two-part analysis, we explore how Zoro in the U.S. and MonotaRO in Japan are forging a new identity for smaller businesses.
In Part 1 of MDM’s two-part analysis, we outline how the distributor’s High-Touch Solutions serve larger customers with complex buying needs.
The venerable company gathered customers in person to discuss state of the industry while showcasing the latest product innovations.
Year-end reports of publicly traded distributors support Q4 Baird-MDM Quarterly Industrial Distribution Survey results. Public company commentary remains optimistic for strong year.
The company’s 2021 fourth-quarter sales were up 14.2% over the same period a year prior, while adjusted operating earnings were $417 million.
Supply chain issues will touch everything from the way salespeople spend their time and prioritize customer relationships to facility management, pricing and labor strategy.
CEOs from leading distributors Grainger, Fastenal, Applied, MSC and Motion reveal secrets to their success during a challenging third quarter.
Distributor says it will expand customer service capabilities by adding approximately 100 new jobs to its Lake County, Illinois, headquarters.
Industrial distributor’s 2021 3Q sales were $3.4 billion, while the company posted operating earnings of $438 million.
W.W. Grainger Chairman and CEO D.G. Macpherson provided insight on how his company continues to evolve in the face of a shifting landscape.
Industrial distributor’s sales for the first six months increased 7.8% from the same period of 2020.
Industrial distributor drives growth across business, maintaining top rankings.
Industrial distribution giant Grainger says its High-Touch Solutions (N.A.) segment sales were up 1.8%, and 3.4% on a daily basis versus the prior-year quarter.
