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Home Depot announces $4.3 billion deal to acquire GMS building products distributor

June 30, 2025 Home Depot announces $4.3 billion deal to acquire GMS building products distributor BY Associated Press Home Depot is buying specialty building products distributor GMS Inc. in a deal valued at approximately $4.3 billion. The Atlanta home improvement chain said Monday the transaction will help strengthen Home Depot’s relationship with professional contractors. GMS of … Continue reading Home Depot announces $4.3 billion deal to acquire GMS building products distributor

Avoid These Mistakes When Pitching to a Distributor

Joel Goldstein — October 31, 2016 Follow @joelgoldstein— October 31, 2016 Working with the right distributor can help you build brand awareness, increase sales, and form better relationships with retailers, but first, you have to find a distributor who is willing to work with your product. Distributors may contact you to discuss representing your brand, … Continue reading Avoid These Mistakes When Pitching to a Distributor

Questions You’ll Need to Answer When Pitching to a Distributor

Joel Goldstein — October 30, 2016 Follow @joelgoldstein— October 30, 2016 Pitching to a new distributor or product broker can be nerve-wracking, but the best way to calm your nerves is to thoroughly prepare. Go into your meeting ready to answer these questions that will most likely come up during the pitch: What’s so different … Continue reading Questions You’ll Need to Answer When Pitching to a Distributor