A new era in wholesaling?
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The main distributor concept whereby electrical manufacturers appoint a limited number of distributors who agree to hold a specific stock profile of the manufacturer's products, has benefits for both parties. Distributors receive product training, product development information and technical support from manufacturers, creating well-informed specialists capable of handling business referrals from the manufacturer. The UK network of main distributors for Britmac Electrical Ltd in Preston, UK, not only increased turnover by 300% in a little over a year but improved profit margins considerably.
Publication Name: Electrical Contractor
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0308-7174
Year: 1992
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On the streets of New York
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West Africans often sell fake merchandise to tourists in New York, and many are part of the Mouridem and Sufi brotherhood. Mourides and others from West Africa are setting up restaurants and other retail outlets in Harlem and helping to revive the local economy. The Mouride faith has also attracted converts from among US blacks. The Mourides have set up an international trade network which involves transfers of cash from New York to Senegal. Many start-ups nvolve illegal street peddling and the police are getting tougher with the peddlers.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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Hello, Columbus!
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The year 1992 marks the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Dominican Republic, and the country has been going through a five-year reconstruction project to prepare for the event. The anniversary, and a visit to the Dominican Republic are described.
Publication Name: Vogue
Subject: Fashion and beauty
ISSN: 0042-8000
Year: 1992
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