While talks of a slowdown persist, industrial distributors outperformed nearly all other wholesale sectors in 1Q’s first two months.
U.S. factory construction spending hit a record level in 2022, and it hasn’t slowed down in 2023. Mike Hockett breaks down the numbers and what this means for distribution.
It combines the No. 34 and No. 38 companies on MDM’s 2022 Top Industrial Distributors List. Mike Hockett dives into the details.
Mike Hockett shares commentary and distills lessons from an MDM M&A Summit session on three key factors in the dealmaking process.
After Lawson Products transformed into DSG last year, the multi-faceted distributor has reported strong financials. Here’s why the company isn’t slowing down.
Mike Hockett shares a conversation from MDM’s recent M&A Summit that dove into the specifics of dealmaking communication best practices.
Nelson Valderrama discusses how CFOs can navigate market disruptions by reimagining pricing and inventory processes.
Mike Hockett breaks down the latest U.S. Census Bureau’s wholesale trade data, covering revenue expectations and trends, inventory and more.
Mike Hockett analyzes value-creation advice for acquisition-interested distributors shared in an MDM M&A Summit session.
The world’s largest trial of the four-day work week drew rave reviews from companies that participated. Could the distribution industry benefit from such a change?
Mike Hockett distills takeaways from a NAW Executive Summit session that featured distribution executives discussing what leading companies do differently when it comes to profits and pricing strategy.
A new report states a majority of economists now think a would-be recession is coming later than expected. It suggests a softer economic landing as distributors continue to report strong financials.
