Wesco shared their 2025 Q2 performance yesterday and while the sum of the parts was a respectable 7%, the diversity of performance by the divisions highlights why the merger with Anixter was done … because sometimes the divisions grow in […]
Yesterday Rexel shared its 2025 Q2 and semi-annual results which sheds some insights into the state of the US electrical distribution market. Some highlights from their presentation and financial statement, with a focus on the US Globally, first half revenues […]
In 1913 Henry Ford utilized a new system of manufacturing for mass production referred to as the assembly line, enabling him to lower costs while significantly increasing production. Although no unions at that time existed in the automotive industry, workers […]
As a continuation in the series focusing on top industries and products for electrical distributors (March looked at the manufacturing industry), this analysis takes a look at the US infrastructure and opportunities for distributors and manufacturers. It is certainly not […]
When I titled this, I really wanted to say “Should Manufacturers Be Concerned? Reps Overjoyed? The Future of Distribution” but David told me it was too long and would not be good as a title, so … But I think […]
A couple of weeks ago John Gunderson and I had the privilege to be invited to the NAW / MDM Shift conference. John was a conference presenter. Channel Marketing Group was proud to partner with NAW and MDM to promote […]
Acquisition activity this year has been very mild. After 117 deals being announced over in 3 ½ years, there were only three deals announced in Q1. But in the last week, another four electrical / lighting distributor deals were announced. […]
Over the past few weeks companies have been releasing their quarterly earnings, which enables a peak into performance and strategies and gives the opportunity to identify any trends. Kevin Coleman, formerly Director of Market Intelligence for Signify, supports Channel Marketing […]
The chart says it all. 80% of the customers who transact with you throughout the year are unassigned accounts. In a market where demand is softening from your core customers, could there be opportunities with others … and “others” also […]
It appears the initial tariff volleys have ended and we’re in for trench warfare for the next 60-90 days while deals get negotiated. The Eastern front will remain volatile given neither party will whisper “uncle” given that China is launching […]
