HARDI released its monthly TRENDS report, showing the average sales performance by HARDI distributors was an increase of 60.6% during April.

With the opening of its new location in West Harlem, New York, F.W. Webb Company now has three wholesale stores in New York City.

Respondents to ASA’s monthly PULSE report reported a steep increase in average sales of 34.4 % for April 2021 vs. 2020.

Our industry is built on strong business relationships and strong friendships. This is why I believe NETWORK2021 in Las Vegas from Nov. 9-11 is sure to be a fun, family reunion and a great time for you to connect and re-engage.

According to the Department of Labor (DOL), the veteran unemployment rate as of November 2020 stood at 5.9% — a significant increase from the 2019 rate of 3.1%.

The American Supply Association and dozens of associations announced the launch of a new coalition to oppose the Biden administration’s job-killing tax proposals.

Oatey Co. announced it has relocated its Texas distribution operations to a new Irving, Texas, Distribution Center, to further support customers throughout the greater Dallas-Fort Worth region. Previously, the company’s distribution center was located in nearby Arlington, Texas.

Noritz America announced that Vancouver, Washington-based Quality Sales is helping to cover the tankless water heater market in the Pacific Northwest. The manufacturer's representative will work alongside Noritz’s own sales staff in that region; specifically, Washington, Oregon, Alaska and the Idaho Panhandle in the northern part of that state.

Never in history has a global — just-in-time — balanced economy been shut down by a pandemic.

The decision to sell any business involves a complex set of decision-making points. The business’ underlying value, health of the overall industry, interest rates, growth potential, geographical location, owner’s age, taxes and many other factors contribute to an owner’s decision to sell or instead focus on succession planning.