As we transition from the pandemic many wonder about “the future of sales”, meaning, “what will the sales process (sales model) look like in the future” and, essentially, “what is the role of / for outside salespeople?” In reality, this […]
As usual, the lighting market is active, so it must be time for our Q2 Pulse of Lighting update. Active? Consider: Acuity made two acquisitions this quarter that provide it greater technology resources – the Digital Signage business from ams […]
Last month Christian Sokoll from DISC shared an electrical industry forecast that depicted accelerated growth for the industry. We all know about the price increases that are occurring in the industry let alone some of the “why’s” (supply and demand […]
First let’s go to Wikipedia for a definition. A spiff is slang for an immediate bonus for a sale. Typically, spiffs are paid, either by a manufacturer or employer, directly to a salesperson for selling a specific product. Frequently they […]
According to an article in the Northwest Florida Daily News, Southwire is making a substantial investment in its November acquisition of American Elite Molding. “By 2025, Southwire Company LLC plans to invest $10 million into its recently acquired manufacturing facility […]
MaxLite, a leading global manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting solutions, and Retrolux, the fastest-growing lighting project development and implementation software platform, have announced a new partnership that will introduce the MaxLite product portfolio to ESCOs, electrical contractors, and other clients using the […]
Hossley Lighting & Power Solutions, recently formed from their merger of Hossley Lighting and Lighting and Power Solutions, is expanding its reach into western Tennessee with a “strategic agreement” with Spectrum Lighting & Controls, serving as a succession plan (future […]
Contrary to reports coming from Washington, there is a war for talent going on in the electrical industry and it is going to get worse. Consider: If you track LinkedIn you’ll see that there have been many in the electrical […]
Growth goals at Schaedler YESCO create the need for expansion. In a recent press release, Schaedler YESCO announced an expansion of their CDC in Harrisburgh, PA. When complete, the “new” CDC will encompass almost 200,000 square feet! “Schaedler Yesco is […]
Do national or regional promotions offered by the manufacturer work and are they in the best interests of the distributor? That largely depends on what the distributor does with the opportunity. Most of us would call these “canned promotions”. Specifically […]
