With the channel recently hit by many unwelcome headlines relating to accounting malpractice, Sam Trendall asks how and why they happen, and how much they hurt the industry
The big four distributors were back in acquisition action last week, as were some smaller rivals. We examine what all the consolidation means, and whether it is set to continue
First UK figures featuring contribution from acquisition show margin boost as US giant nears £1bn mark in UK
Nick Lee leaves the company after a 12-year career with Bell/Ideal
We run through the industry's most enduring unions. Which one is your favourite?
Industry credit guru lifts lid on new credit consultancy firm six months after Bell departure
Software monolith tenders for unified comms specialists as part of value-add distribution programme
Distribution finance veterans Eddie Pacey and Derek Walton examine the changing face of credit through distribution
Have VARs backed the right horses in 2010 to leap next year's hurdles? Fleur Doidge reports
Former Bell Micro enterprise director Colin McGregor joins consultancy as a partner