With buyers moving online at a rapid pace, it’s no wonder that the topic of e-commerce dominated MDM’s most-read blogs in December. Three of the top five blogs last month involved e-commerce and digital, while the tenuous economic situation and plumbing distributor Ferguson’s 2021 forecast also grabbed readers’ attention.
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Manufacturers Differentiate Distributor Support Based on E-Commerce Investment
By David Gordon
In the words of a manufacturer that were echoed at a recent industry advisory council meeting, “COVID-19 has accelerated manufacturer and distributor e-commerce initiatives by three years.”
Next Year Will Surely (Hopefully?) Be Better Than 2020
By Eric Smith
Now that the year from hell is almost behind us, the question remains: Will 2021 be the year of redemption that everyone hopes it will be?
How to Make E-Commerce Part of Your Post-Pandemic Plan
By Eric Smith
Here are the Top 10 (plus one) digital commerce enhancements you can make to successfully navigate the post-COVID-19 environment.
Why Digital Strategy is More Than Just a Fancy Website
By Elizabeth Galentine
Boost online engagement and bring prospective customers to you by creating the digital, content-rich journey that your customers are looking for.
Ferguson’s 2021 Forecast Bolstered by M&A, Residential Strength
By Eric Smith
After low-single-digit growth in 1Q, plumbing and HVAC distributor Ferguson PLC projects for the coming year accelerating M&A activity plus upbeat residential construction and renovation to offset softness in the commercial market.
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