CDW saw education sales increase by more than 140% in the fourth quarter because of remote learning during the pandemic, says President and CEO Christine Leahy. The technology distributor cited cloud and security as two other strong revenue categories
Venture capital firms, investment banks and private equity firms are making big investments in small Amazon sellers in the belief that they can expand them into international brands. Amazon aggregator Thrasio recently raised $750 million in a funding round to continue buying up small Amazon Marketplace players.
Walmart, working under the new Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, will begin distributing COVID-19 vaccines at 1,000 Walmart and Sam's Club pharmacies in 22 additional states today, with special focus given to underserved communities. Hy-Vee also plans to host a vaccine clinic for educators and child care workers in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday.
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Because data is "the new currency" and a language "we need to be able to speak," companies will need to stress literacy in the field, says data science author Piyanka Jain. This tutorial explores data literacy from several angles through the eyes of numerous experts.
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Distributors more than ever need customer relationship management software to manage an increase in online sales and pandemic-related changes to supply, writes Anna Wells.
Running a marathon is an individual effort requiring perseverance, hard work and the need for a support system to help you reach the goal, writes Meredith Simmons. She uses marathon running as an analogy for business success, noting how even in a team setting, "each individual person has their part to play in meeting the business's overall goals."
NAW and Distribution Strategy Group this week launched their 2021 free, seven-part series called, "Adding Value in a Post-Pandemic World: New Leadership Strategies for Distributors." We will focus on innovative ways for distributors to differentiate themselves from industry disruptors. Distributors will understand the challenges facing the industry over the next decade, and will be armed with new modes of thinking and information to build robust strategies with staying power. Each part includes a free research report to download and a free webinar to watch live and on demand. Register now for the first webinar on Tues., Feb. 23, at 2 p.m. EST. Sponsored by Oracle Netsuite.
During this 90-minute open discussion, you'll exchange ideas with a trusted network of C-suite peers in distribution. Companies belonging to this community are from firms between $100 million and up to $1 billion in annual sales. There is no formal agenda or speakers -- just you and more than a dozen of your friends in distribution discussing today's pressing issues. Last year, participants shared how they were protecting their employees during the pandemic and more. Don't miss this opportunity. Register today!
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