Okay, so we talked about imitating others and how that may, or may not be, an effective growth strategy and yes, according to Nike, everyone wants to be “like Mike”, but here’s an idea from Grainger that may generate some […]
It’s been said that “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery”. And “sincerest” is usually referenced as highest or greatest, which is why others seek to emulate.Frequently in business, companies try to benchmark themselves to others and, if they are […]
Earlier this month we met with distributors and manufacturers at the NAED Annual in Boston. Reportedly over 700 people registered for the conference (doubtful all attended). The layout of the hotel (multiple lobbies, Marriott Copley doesn’t have the easiest layout […]
We’ve been quiet for a couple of weeks, unfortunately, as have been busy with client activity and extensive travel, but this week we’ll share our observations from the NAED Annual, talk about a new phenom (new branch openings) and a […]
As Q1 results roll in, we’re able to get a better perspective of the overall market, even if sometimes the numbers are surprising!RexelThere’s was a tv series called “The Venture Bros” and one of the episodes was entitled “What Goes […]
The nice thing about quarterly earnings is that they can provide insights into companies. Recently comments from Philips and WESCO caught our eye. Philips – A April 23 article in the WSJ highlighted Philips’ LED business and its role in […]
Here we are in April and many held their breath wondering how many companies would sell before the end of last year (somewhat driven by tax reasons) and how many would be sold during the first quarter of 2013. Consolidation […]
Last week Graybar issued it’s 2012 annual results and their annual report provides some interesting insights into the company.While 2012 was the tale of two halves for most distributors, with many ending the year essentially flat, Graybar’s electrical business outperformed […]
As some markets gear back up with Multi-Family, Motels/Hotels, office buildings and including commercial jobs, some distributors are seeing Grainger appear on the same job sites that the distributor has a project order.Grainger Radio adsFor some two to three years, if you […]
The NAED SouthCentral was held last week in Las Vegas at Caesar’s Palace. And while Caesar’s is a very nice hotel, especially if you like gambling, and it is perfect for large conventions (the AD North American Meeting was there […]
David Gordon
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