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Graybar Announces Record Quarterly Sales
The company has also completed its acquisition of Samson Electrical Supply.
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Rexel Credits Data Centers for Growth in the U.S.
The electrical distributor raised its outlook amid “positive momentum in all regions.”
July 27, 2026
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Würth Group’s First-Half Sales Up 4.3%
The company said it “outperformed expectations” despite a “still-challenging economic environment.”
July 10, 2026
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Fastenal Daily Sales Climb Nearly 15% in May
The company posted more than $750 million in monthly net sales.
June 4, 2026
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Stellar Industrial Supply Restructures Commercial Operations
The distributor will split up its sales and business development functions.
May 19, 2026
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Fastenal’s April Sales Jump by More than 14%
Fasteners and hardware paced sales to both OEM and MRO segments.
May 6, 2026
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The Sale You Lost Before Your Rep Knew It Existed
August 20, 2026
Fastenal Again Posts a Double-Digit Monthly Sales Jump
August 7, 2026
Wright Names New Manufacturer Rep
July 13, 2026
How TGG Accounting Supports Wholesale and Distribution Companies With Smarter Financial Systems
July 8, 2026
The Negative Space of Sales Success
May 29, 2026
Graybar’s First-Quarter Sales Up Double-Digits
May 1, 2026
AD Reports Higher Members Sales in the First Quarter
May 1, 2026
How AI Is Supporting Precision Selling
April 24, 2026
Rethinking Training for Today’s Industrial Sales Teams
April 15, 2026
Discounting Is the Penalty for Sameness
April 13, 2026
Are Your Margins Protected or Vulnerable Going into Q2?
April 7, 2026
IWDC Distributors Set Spend Record in 2025
April 6, 2026
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March 30, 2026
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Sonepar Says It Set a New Sales Record in 2025
The company’s U.S. sales were up 15% year-over-year.
March 24, 2026
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Why Customers Forget Your Value — and How to Fix It
When value is forgotten, competitors fill the gap.
March 20, 2026
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Solving the Skilled Labor Shortage With Strategic Sales Outsourcing
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March 19, 2026
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Industrial Distribution’s March/April Issue
Featuring the 2026 sales guide and a visit with Ficodis Group.
March 16, 2026
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Graybar Again Posts Record Annual Sales
The company said it also opened three of its new “STAR” distribution centers last year.
March 12, 2026
Sales
The Biggest Barrier to Pricing Success in Distribution
If a rep can’t see why a price target is beneficial, they’ll default to discounting.
March 12, 2026
Sales
Why a Quality Sales Onboarding Program Isn’t Optional
A 90-day plan to make the most out of your hires.
March 9, 2026
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Fastenal Reports a More than 13% Jump in February Sales
Sales were up across all geographies, end markets and customer segments.
March 5, 2026
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Fastenal Posts $697M in January Sales
The distributor’s average daily sales were up 12% compared to the first month of last year.
February 5, 2026
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How Manufacturers’ Reps Can Streamline Cutting Tool Distribution
These tools are technical and application-specific — meaning reps must understand their nuances.
January 26, 2026
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Würth Says Its 2025 Sales Set a Record
The company also expects to gain market share this year despite a lack of industrial “momentum.”
January 16, 2026
Sales
The Messy Middle
Everything looks like a failure in the middle.
January 16, 2026
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Sonepar Announces First ‘National Customer Appreciation’ Initiative
The electrical distributor’s 12 U.S. subsidiaries will partner with Milwaukee Tool and 3M.
December 19, 2025