Wholesalers & Distributors

Enter the PHCPPros Photo Contest for a Guaranteed Gift Card!

April 2, 2022

PHCPPros and its brands – Plumbing Engineer, PHC News and The Wholesaler – are shining a spotlight on our readers in an upcoming photo campaign.

Core & Main Signs Agreement to Acquire Lock City Supply

April 1, 2022

The company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Lock City Supply Inc., a full-service distributor of water and wastewater products.

Plumbing & Showrooms

A New Approach to Inspiring Client Confidence

Tap into technology, product curation and new ways to use showroom space to build confidence and lasting relationships with your clientele.

April 1, 2022

Stephanie Azran

With renovations going strong despite higher prices, delays and supply chain issues, this will be a year to prove to your clients that you are the best partner for them.

Performance Management

Supply Chain Troubles: What Have We Learned So Far? Part 2

With some creative thinking, our future supply chains can be more efficient and resilient while becoming more collaborative.

April 1, 2022

Howard Coleman

In Part 1 of this column we examined the concept of just-in-time inventory management amid major supply-chain disruptions such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the devasting effects of last year’s Winter Storm Uri

Inventory Management

Succession Planning for the Whole Company

It comes down to recognizing a need and inviting the whole team into the process.

April 1, 2022

Jason Bader

In a recent episode of my podcast, the topic of succession came up in the interview.

Plumbing & Showrooms

KBIS 2022 Excites with New Design Products

New finishes, colors, materials and personalization options for today’s consumers were on display.

April 1, 2022

Linda Jennings

The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) was live and back to “normal” this year.

Showroom Excellence

The Impact of Today’s Social Activism

Your showroom business is subject to misinformation, bad reviews and boycotts depending on the views and causes you promote on social media.

April 1, 2022

Jeff MacDowell

Over the past few years, “cancel culture” has entered the mainstream lexicon, thanks to social media.

Feature

Luxury Products Group Happenings

While annual convention was postponed, LPG spotlights members successes.

April 1, 2022

Ruth Mitchell

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in California, IMARK Plumbing and The Luxury Products Group cancelled their annual member meetings originally scheduled for Jan. 26-29, 2022, in Carlsbad, Calif.