HD Supply Holdings, one of the largest industrial distributors in North America, reported Net sales of $1.6 billion for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 ended August 2, 2020, a decrease of $72 million, or 4.4 percent, as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2019.

The impact of tariffs on pricing models can significantly complicate price management. Without proper handling, trade policy changes can not only put companies at risk for non-compliance, but also compromise their margins, volume and competitive advantage.

The Granite Group, a Concord, NH-based distributor of plumbing, heating, cooling, water and propane supplies has been recognized by Business NH Magazine as a Best Company to Work For and a Top Family-Owned Business.

In the business world, even the slightest change in a market can cause ripple effects.

While the 2020 election cycle may go down in history as one of the most contentious polls in history, it is essential for employers to speak to workers about voting.

ASA’s Women in Industry division recently announced First Supply Chief Administrative Officer and COO, Kitchen and Bath Stores Katie Poehling Seymour is the recipient of the 2020 Alice A. Martin Woman of the Year Award.

ASA is excited to announce Kohler Co. President and CEO David Kohler will be the keynote speaker at its NETWORK2020 Virtual conference that takes place Oct. 7-8. 

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), an association in the United States that represents wholesaler-distributors and a federation of international, national, regional, state and local associations and their member firms, announced the appointment of Eric Hoplin as CEO, effective October 19, 2020.

Milwaukee Tool will, once again, expand its footprint in the United States with the announcement of a new service hub in Greenwood, Indiana.

MRC Global will release its third quarter 2020 results on October 28 after the market closes. In conjunction with the release, the company will host a conference call, which will be webcast, on Thursday, October 29 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern / 9:00 a.m. Central.