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The American Supply Association distributor members reported a 2.3% improvement in revenues during the second quarter 2010 as compared to the same time last year.

A mid-year business conditions survey by the North Central Wholesalers Association (NCWA) reveal the first sales increases in a long time for distributors in that beleaguered region of the country.

HARDI announced North American HVACR distributor sales in May were up nearly 8% from last year in its Monthly Targeted and Regional Economic News for Distribution Strategies (TRENDS) Report.

"There finally are signs of a plan to push export-centric business that will result in a clear global trade policy,” says Dr. Chris Kuehl, economic analyst for the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association.

HD Supply reported a total of $1.8 billion in net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2010, a 5.7 percent decline compared to the same time last year.

In March, Activant hosted its annual Summit conference in Washington, DC, focusing on transforming operational excellence into growth.

Industrial distributor Interline Brands reported sales for the first quarter of 2010 decreased 4.5% compared to the first quarter of 2009.

Activant Solutions and the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) announced a marketing partnership.

Activant has launched its own blog: http://activantwdn.blogspot.com.

A quarterly survey of business conditions by the North Central Wholesalers Association showed member sales rising a median 3.3% in March.