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MRC Global Q1 financial results

April 28, 2021

MRC Global has announced first quarter 2021 results.

Bruce Merrifield: Embrace all-win, high-hourly wages

$14 living wage vs. Amazon and Costco strategy.

Bruce Merrifield

April 26, 2021

The “$15-hour living wage” movement will continue. It will buy votes, liquidate jobs and boost McDonald’s prices more than the new, net wages. Although many voters are weak at system-thinking math, Amazon and Costco are not.

April Supply House Times Movers and Shakers

April 15, 2021

Fortune Brands Global Plumbing Group, a division of Fortune Brands Home & Security, announced the additions of Nicole Decker and Coty Franklin to its leadership team.

Enjoy the Ride

Bradford White’s Danielle Laird talks growth with the company and focus on wholesale- distribution.

Natalie Forster

April 13, 2021

Danielle Laird, national accounts manager for Bradford White, absolutely loves the industry and the company she works for.

PACE Supply brings new shopping experience to customers

April 8, 2021

In 2020, PACE Supply opened a new shopping experience for the service and repair portion of its customer base. Named the PACE Supply, “EZ Pick,” PACE Supply customers can walk into the PACE Supply San Rafael branch and peruse aisles of product hand selected for this service group.

The seller's journey

J.W. Wood Co. recently acquired by PACE Supply Corp. President John Wood reveals details behind the decision and process.

Natalie Forster

March 31, 2021

Merger and acquisition news continues to frequent the PHCP-PVF industry. Whether it be due to lack of exit strategy, financial reasons or just a desire to leave the business, making the decision to sell a company is no small feat.

Aaron and Co. announces new President

March 25, 2021

Aaron and Co. has announced the addition of Paul Martino as President effective March 1. Martino will succeed Barry Portnoy as president, who will stay on as CEO.

ASA distributor members report mixed sales results in January

merican Supply Association’s monthly Pulse sales report survey reported sales declines of 2.1% for January 2021 compared to January 2020.

March 18, 2021

A total of 43% of respondents reported decreasing gross margin percentages for January 2021 vs. January 2020.

The Granite Group announces new Rhode Island branch

March 15, 2021

Concord, New Hampshire-based The Granite Group announced the opening of its newest branch located at 25 Walts Way in Narragansett, Rhode Island.

Bruce Merrifield: Minnow division and data-free beliefs

Don’t waste time and resources on the wrong customers.

Bruce Merrifield

March 12, 2021

Customer-profitability analytics provide many insights for distributors. A common opportunity is an accumulated sea of small, unprofitable accounts: Minnows!