Two men with a vision and 75 years later, Crescent Parts & Equipment continues to expand and reinvent itself. Its commitment to people—employees, customers, and vendors—and the role they play in propelling the business forward is the key to success and longevity. 

You have a reputation to keep, a standard or legacy to uphold. There’s a way it’s always been done and you probably have to answer to someone who would prefer to maintain the status quo rather than taking on the risk of doing something risky.

A customer who walks into the showroom or looks in from the street makes a split-second decision about whether or not they will stay.

Classic styles are our favorites for a reason. Their timeless appeal looks good anywhere. When it comes to remodeling projects or new construction, it’s fun to get inspired by new products, especially those that put an innovative spin on the favorites we’ve always loved. 

Construction unemployment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that as of the beginning of the fourth quarter, construction unemployment equaled its lowest monthly level reported in over a decade.

In September, we mentioned a previous column that included a branch walkthrough list. Every once in a while, we seem to strike a chord and get a good number of requests for additional information.

The organization will be supporting Operation Stocking Stuffer again at this year's event.

By country, same-store sales in the United States grew 4 percent, Canada was up 5 percent and Mexico decreased 5 percent.

With these two acquisitions, Core & Main has completed nine total since becoming an independent company in August 2017.

The average annualized sales growth for the 12 months through September 2019 is 7.4 percent.