As e-commerce and digitization of PHCP channels increases, the need for yesteryear’s complement of sellers and branches is lessened.

Reviews can be the deciding factor not only for a product, but where a consumer chooses to buy it. 

In today’s mobile environment, online reviews about products and companies can be a deciding factor when making a purchase. Dealing with them appropriately is made even more challenging because it’s an issue that can change by the minute.

As we eagerly anticipate the colors and cooler temperatures of fall, we look forward to the design trends ushering in this delightful season.

Elkay Mfg. has achieved many milestones in the kitchen and bath industry. Now, though, the company is going to step it up a notch in the next year thanks to its centennial anniversary on the horizon.

“Hi Guy.” These simple words are the first that come to mind as industry leaders pay tribute to Earl Lewis Zarbock. The industry veteran, who passed away August 16 at age 79, is remembered as a master at creating great relationships in his business, personal connections and with his family. 

To know your past is to have a window into your future.  For a company established 101 years ago, much has occurred in its past that continually helps the leadership adjust and evolve to best meet market needs.  

It would almost seem an error of judgment to consider the recent dip in unemployment and current low inflation as a threat to America’s current economic boomlet.

The Wholesaler Magazine enjoys covering the events in our industry, especially the annual convention of The American Supply Association.

There is a company, not in our industry,  that has moved to a new organizational form with no supervisors. We will not name the company, as the information is mostly gathered from the Internet and as with most online information, some may be accurate while some may not.