And like they say “c’est la vie” (or, according to a definition on Urban Dictionary, “Oh well, h_t happens). While the company can spin its third quarter worldwide performance, we’re only focused here in the States. Some observations: Q2 was […]
We were at the NAED Eastern Regional Conference in New Orleans last week. While attendance was on the light side, which people attribute to the economy and that the IMARK and A-D meetings immediately preceeded it, conversations with distributors and […]
We wanted to title this “Looking Forward to 2010”, however, we debated on the word “forward” given the forecasts that we’re seeing. Consider: “There is so much uncertainty about the first half of next year that until you have a […]
In a challenging / uncertain market, it’s always nice to have customers who publicly commit to spending money. We’re not talking about commercial or residential projects, but renovation opportunities.An aspect of the market that continues to provide opportunities is the […]
Industry veteran Stan Rydzynski has joined Channel Marketing Group as a Consulting Partner. With over 35 years in the electrical industry, he will now use his vast credentials and experience to help distributors and manufacturers create solutions and develop strategic, […]
A little bit of a “mishmash” of things we’ve been thinking and seeing recently that we’d like your thoughts on marketing funds, Infor and GE Automation (and Industrial). Marketing Funds (Co-op and MDF) – distributors love them (and think they […]
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 […]
Lately we’ve been talking to a number of manufacturers about what they are seeing in the market and what their initially planning thoughts are for 2010.While most feel that the market has stabilized (and in some cases seeing a little […]
Years ago the electrical industy viewed Home Depot as a major threat. First it was a case of DIY customers and smaller contractors leaving electrical distributors for a more convenient retail experience and most recently it was Home Depot’s foray […]
