What does Rexel’s U.K division, (also known as Newye & Eyre), Lutron, Rockwell Automation, Philips Lighting and probably a few other industry companies have in common? They are all preparing to market to a new generation of customers with enhanced […]
Recently Reed Construction posting observations regarding contractor pricing strategies on its website in an article titled “Construction deflation’s impact on project cost estimates.”The article, which provides contractors with thoughts regarding how to target opportunities within dollar ranges and discusses the […]
Over the past year, we’ve conducted a number of national and regional contractor surveys where we asked them “Why do you buy from the distributors you purchase from?”Selections included: Relationship with people Overall service Product Availability Price Location Company I […]
Weekends sometimes provide the opportunity to catch up on reading, which has a tendency to stimulate the mind. So, to start your week, some things to ponder… Congratulations to Lutron’s Aurora wireless radio frequency lighting system and Leviton’s home entertainment […]
In a couple of words, “not much”. HD Supply has still been sold to private equity (at a significantly reduced price). Our thoughts is that, from an electrical perspective, HD Supply is over-weighted in the residential market; has a strong […]
For several weeks bank economist have hinted while they are not projecting outright recession or inflation, the sub-prime mortgages have touched off slow down in the US economy. With tightening credit rules and huge increase in foreclosures, there continues to […]
Although the “pro” is defined as the residential market. According to ProSales, Ron Jarvis, SVP of pro business, tool rental and environmental innovation, said “The Home Depot’s target pro audience consists of three subgroups: the very small repair/remodeler who might […]
Everyone knows about the decline in new housing starts, the precipitous drop in housing sales and the consolidation of home building to regional and national builders. While the custom builder market represents opportunities, the “tract/production” builders are where the volume […]
