economy

ASA mid-year economic update webinar

May 17, 2021

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his May economic update webinar for ASA members. This time, Dr. Kuehl will provide a mid-year review and take stock of the 2021 economy.

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

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

ASA members only webinar: Economic update with Dr. Chris Kuehl

Return of inflation? What it might mean for the construction sector.

March 15, 2021

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ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl returns with his monthly ASA economic update webinar.

ASA members only webinar

An economic update from Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl.

February 17, 2021

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ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back for his February PHCP-PVF economic update webinar presented by LIXIL.

PMI is optimistic about Biden Administration priorities

January 28, 2021

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Optimistic about President Joe Biden’s agenda, Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) moved quickly to work with the Biden administration and the 117th Congress as they began serving their terms in January.

ASA Economic webinar

Beginning of the end or end of the beginning?

January 18, 2021

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ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl kicks off 2021 with his first PHCP-PVF economic update webinar where he asks the simple question: What can we realistically expect in the first half of 2021 as far as the economy is concerned?

Economics during uncertainty

2021 economic industry forecast points to strong housing market, continued tariffs and stronger trade relations.

Natalie Forster

December 28, 2020

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It’s no secret that 2020 was a year packed with challenges for the PHCP-PVF supply chain. Some areas of our industry, such as the residential construction and remodeling markets have flourished. No matter the market sector, distributors have entered 2021 with high hopes and are searching for answers when it comes the state of the industry.

Brad Williams: The 2020 election aftermath

What to expect from a Biden administration.

Bradley Williams

December 23, 2020

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Many plumbing distributors have been in business for more than 50 years — and they have always found opportunities to thrive regardless of Congress and presidential executive orders.

Reducing complexity of tariffs in price management

Understanding how to handle fluxing tariffs is vital to keeping steady price margins.

Brooks Hamilton

September 9, 2020

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The impact of tariffs on pricing models can significantly complicate price management. Without proper handling, trade policy changes can not only put companies at risk for non-compliance, but also compromise their margins, volume and competitive advantage.