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As China Goes, So Goes Copper
By Jim Williams Copper prices rose in early morning trading Tuesday after the Shanghai Composite closed up 3.7 percent as Chinese regulators continue to roll out rescue measures to try…
Marketing Momentum: What’s Your Type?
By Katrina Olson The last of the “big three” tools in the graphic designer’s toolbox is typography—the art and technique of arranging words on a page to convey a desired…
Wesco Cuts 300 Jobs in Q2; More Expected This Year
By Jack Keough Wesco International, the giant electrical/MRO distributor, eliminated 300 positions in the second quarter, consolidated or closed six branches and now expects further job cuts and closures during…
Copper Hovers Near 6-Year Low; Is $2 In the Future?
By Jim Williams The price of copper rebounded slightly after the red metal tumbled to a six-year low on Monday. The anxiety surrounding the cost of copper falls squarely—as expected—on…
Marketing Momentum: Picture Your Ads With Photos, Illustrat [...]
By Katrina Olson Last week we talked about using color in advertising. But that’s just one of the “big three” tools in the graphic designer’s toolbox. Another is visuals. A…
The Bank of Distribution
By Bridget McCrea As vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) at BJ Electric Supply, Inc., in Madison, Wis., Maureen “Mo” Barsema knows a thing or two about deftly navigating…
Breaking Down the Anixter-HD Supply Power Solutions Deal
By Bridget McCrea Last week, Anixter International Inc., (NYSE: AXE) announced that it was acquiring the Power Solutions segment of HD Supply (NASDAQ: HDS) for $825 million. As the largest…