DR. ADAM FEIN’S DISTRIBUTION TRENDS: 2009 WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION ECONOMIC REPORTS NOW AVAILABLE
Dr. Adam Fein recently released 2009 Wholesale Distribution Economic reports for 19 different industries, including Building Material and Construction Wholesale Distribution, Hardware, Plumbing, and Heating Equipment and Supplies Wholesale Distribution, Industrial Distribution, Grocery and Foodservice Wholesale Distribution, and Electrical and Electronics Wholesale Distribution.
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My 2009 Wholesale Distribution Economic Reports for each of the 19 major industry sectors are now available for download from NAW’s Institute for Distribution Excellence. Here’s a look at the 2008 numbers and some thoughts on the 2009 outlook.
Total revenues of wholesale distributors grew by 8.4% to $4.5 trillion in 2008, marking another year of strong top-line performance. However, revenues increased by a more modest 0.5% after adjusting for inflation. Pembroke Consulting forecasts that (unadjusted) industry revenues will increase between 0.6% and 1.6% in 2009 as the recession and the decline in commodity prices hurts some of the largest sectors.
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