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From stolen data to system disruptions, cyberattacks can be devastating. But with the right knowledge, you can take action to safeguard your business and educate your team to help keep these threats at bay. Here are six cybersecurity strategies to conside.

In addition to the new First Supply branch, the site will soon include a Gerhard’s Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Store, providing a comprehensive destination for trade professionals and homeowners to explore cabinetry, lighting, and kitchen and bath solutions.

When warehouse processes are undocumented, what you're really doing is leaving execution up to chance. One shift might put away inventory one way, and the next shift another. One person picks using the RF gun menu, the other just memorizes where things are. When it works, it’s luck. When it fails, it’s chaos.

According to the American Institute of Architects, non-residential construction spending is projected to grow by 2.2% in 2025 and 2.6% in 2026. The industrial sector is expected to outperform other non-residential projects, with resilience and modest growth in areas like data centers, public infrastructure, and water treatment.

Our trip was focused on promoting policy solutions that address these growing concerns—ensuring that every community, regardless of geography or income, has access to safe and sustainable water. We also were there supporting the trades who install and service this critical infrastructure as well as the manufacturers and wholesale distributors that keep the supply chain full.

All respondents overall reported a median May sales increase of 4.5% y/y and -3.7% vs. April 2025. Calendar-year YTD sales were up 5%, while trailing 12-month sales were up 2.4%. Inventoryies rose 6% vs. May 2024. The median three-month average days sales outstanding (DSO) dropped to 40 days.

Winsupply during calendar year 2025 (FY2026) has the goal to open 20 new Local Companies across its U.S. footprint. Winsupply Local Companies are expected to achieve nearly $8.3 billion in annual sales for 2

More than 160 PHCP-PVF professionals converged on Arlington, Texas for the recent ASA Central Summit — setting a new attendance benchmark for the nascent event. The Central Summit also set a new benchmark for sponsorship support.

We must consistently evolve to best serve our contractor and wholesaler customers in this ever-evolving industry. Our longstanding relationship with the American Supply Association (ASA) supports that evolution through networking, education, professional development, and advocacy opportunities.

Water conservation is no longer just a sustainability initiative or an environmental checkbox; it is a fundamental component of risk management. The plumbing industry is at the heart of this issue: from commercial to residential, water management is one of the most important ways to manage risk in your business.