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Digital Exclusive: The Robots Are Coming — Automation in the Construction Industry

Digital Exclusive: The Robots Are Coming — Automation in the Construction Industry

August 14, 2019
With many construction companies looking to innovate, they are finding outside-the-box answers to industry-wide questions.
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e-Commerce

Manufacturer-Distributor Relationships: The Rise of the Assisted Sale

Distributors competing against e-commerce firms have increased their usage of special pricing allowances.
August 8, 2019
Scott Benfield
Distribution is a competitive business with thin operating margins. The difference of a few percentage points on a product can make the difference between a sale and losing a sale.
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Plumbing & Showrooms

Trend Alert: Big Style in The Bath

Bold colors, finishes and shapes bring glamour and interest to the bathroom.
August 8, 2019
Linda Jennings
Bathrooms may be a practical necessity in every home, but it doesn’t mean they can’t also be a beautiful and luxurious space to refresh the body and renew the spirit.
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Feature

Q & A with Rick Root, AIM/R President

A look inside the AIM/R organization, and how it remains relevant to the changing needs of its members.
August 8, 2019
Ruth Mitchell
We asked Rick Root, principal at Bailey Sales & Associates and the current AIM/R president, to discuss the industry, and how AIM/R continues to be the go-to resource for rep excellence. 
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The Riso Report

New School Messaging

The world of advocacy is changing at warp speed due to social media.
August 7, 2019
There’s enough room at the top for the ways of both the old school and the new school, and each are equally important in order to achieve success.
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Feature

Universal Design: More Relevant Than Ever

Wellness and accessibility are key themes when designing kitchens and bathrooms for all ages and abilities.
August 7, 2019
Linda Jennings
Universal design is not a trend, but a real and growing movement that seeks to maximize the usability of a space for people regardless of their age, size or ability.
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2019 Heating Season Preview

New technologies fuel energy-efficiency efforts.
August 6, 2019
Ashlei Williams
The 2019 PHCPPros Boiler Report revealed that advancements in controls, building automation systems (BAS) and overall use of big data through integrating the Internet of Things (IoT) are changing the market.
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Kitchen and Bath Market Index Shows Sustained Industry Expansion in Second Quarter

Kitchen and Bath Market Index Shows Sustained Industry Expansion in Second Quarter

August 5, 2019
The report reveals that increases in consumer spending are being driven primarily by rising material and labor costs, as opposed to customer discretion.
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AD Member Owners Elect Board of Directors

AD Member Sales Grow 15 Percent to $23 Billion in First Half of 2019

August 1, 2019
By country, same-store sales in the United States grew 4 percent; Canada was up 4 percent; and Mexico decreased 7 percent.
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HARDI Distributors Report 2.8 Percent Revenue Decline in June

HARDI Distributors Report 2.8 Percent Revenue Decline in June

August 1, 2019
The average annualized sales growth for the 12 months through June 2019 is 9 percent.
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