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â¢ TPG and DLJ to sell their 87.5% equity interest in GROHE to LIXIL and Development Bank of Japan

LIXIL to acquire GROHE Group

The combined sanitary businesses of both groups generate more than EUR 4 billion of annual revenue, making it the largest player in its industry.

October 7, 2013

The combined sanitary businesses of both groups generate more than EUR 4 billion of annual revenue, making it the largest player in its industry.

Get your ducks in a row

Strategic focus can take your company to the next level.

Rick Johnson

June 19, 2013

Most companies have little difficulty achieving tactical focus.

A win-win

Hank Darlington

November 1, 2012

Adjust your compensation plan and everybody benefits.

Showrooming and the Internet

Embracing technology will help strengthen your business.

Hank Darlington

September 1, 2012

I, like you, have had a great concern on how the Internet is changing the way decorative plumbing and hardware showrooms do business.

Understanding the future

Getting to know Generation Y can benefit your business in the long run.

Joshua Brown

August 1, 2012

Welcome Generation Y! That’s right everyone, Generation Y has infiltrated your companies and it’s about time that you start understanding it a little bit more.

Tackling an 8,000-lb. gorilla

How to use your inventory and warehouse to compete with Amazon Supply.

Dick Friedman

July 1, 2012

Amazon Supply, a new 8,000-lb. gorilla, has taken aim at many of the customers of PHCP supply houses. Amazon Supply is a separate unit, not an extension of the Amazon consumer side, and uses its own business-oriented website.

A time to give, say thanks

Recognizing the efforts of others can go a long way in life.

Hank Darlington

March 1, 2012

I keep a file folder labeled “article ideas.” After writing an abundance of articles, I have to be careful not to be too redundant, although you know I do have some favorite topics! My writing style has always been to be less formal and more personal.