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LIXIL announces the opening of new distribution center

June 29, 2020

LIXIL, home to kitchen and bath brands American Standard, GROHE and DXV, has announced plans to open a new distribution center in California later this year.

Jeff Valles: Where do your customers go to build their brand?

There is gold in those social media posts!

Jeff Valles

June 29, 2020

We have heard it a thousand times, marketing is now a dialogue; it is no longer just simply post and pray. When we post to our websites, Facebook or Instagram, we can see how many people visit, who they are and which of our products and stories they like.

Dan Holohan: It’s not me; it’s you.

The blame is often placed on the one who delivers truth.

Dan Holohan

June 29, 2020

I was sitting next to a 99-year-old woman in an auditorium. I knew she was 99 because she introduced herself as Irene and told me her exact age. Then she sat back and waited for me to say something.

Natalie Forster: A balancing act

Showrooms must prove value in both e-commerce platforms and in-person customer experience.

Natalie Forster

June 29, 2020

Since this issue includes bath and kitchen trends, Showroom of the Year and distribution software technology, I spent quite a bit of time talking to showroom operations managers and owners.

Standing out from the crowd

2020 Showroom of the Year, Republic’s collection, of Republic Plumbing Supply, invests in standout showrooms and key relationships.

Natalie Forster

June 29, 2020

When asked about the company’s history, Republic Plumbing Supply explains that it was founded “by the plumber, for the plumber.”

Infinity Drain announces new rep agencies

June 26, 2020

Infinity Drain, a manufacturer of architectural and decorative drains for both indoor and outdoor applications, announced the addition of two new rep agencies for mountain states.

Innovato wall hung SwapAble Shower Furniture

June 25, 2020

Design By Intent's Innovato Wall Hung SwapAble Shower Furniture line is the most flexible and modular shower safety system, the company notes.

The Poop Diaries

By Abby Ross

June 25, 2020

On a late Wednesday evening, after my toilet clogged, I asked our plumber to share his top five “greatest hits.” The stories were so hilarious, I had to share them with the world.