Amazon to Mandate Office Attendance for Employees
Amazon is implementing a full workweek for employees to improve the company’s ability to invent, collaborate and connect.
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September 2024
Tactics to Align Order Value with Logistics Costs (How to Get Your Profits Back)
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Team Air Distributing Set for 2025 Georgia Expansion
To fully service the new territories awarded by OEM partner American Standard, Team Air will open six new branch locations in January 2025.
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White Cap Acquires Jobsite Supply in Indiana
Construction supplies distributor White Cap expands its concrete accessories and shoring solutions service with its latest acquisition.
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Ferguson 4Q Sales Grow 1.4%; Full-Year Sales Decline
Ferguson’s 4Q results show a slight sales increase and improved margins, but a full-year decline as the company expects modest 2025 growth.
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9 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your ERP
Recognize the key signs that indicate your ERP system may need an upgrade to enhance efficiency and adapt to modern technological demands.
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Ficodis Group Acquires Bearing Distributor in New Jersey
Canada-based Ficodis expands its Northeastern U.S. footprint with the acquisition of Berliss Bearing Company.
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U.S. Industrial Production Rebounds with Strong August
August saw a rise in production, driven by gains in manufacturing and mining, while utilities held steady month-to-month.
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Report: Rexel Turns Down $9.4B Offer from QXO
QXO’s bid for Rexel, a top electrical distributor in North America, was rejected as undervaluing the company’s potential.
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Shepherd Electric Supply Adds DC Space in Virginia
Baltimore-based Shepherd Electric adds an 85,750-square-foot distribution center in Chesterfield, VA.
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Metalworking Supplier Royal Products Nets Investment
Heartwood Partners plans to expand Royal Product’s reach into new markets, both organically and through strategic add-on acquisitions.
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Longtime Acme Tools Leader Daniel Kuhlman Dies at 82
Kuhlman expanded Acme Tools and spearheaded its eCommerce initiatives during an over 50-year tenure as President.
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DEI Pushback: Where it Leaves Distribution Execs and HR Leaders
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U.S. Manufacturers’ Profits Accelerated in 2Q
Wholesale trade profits surged in 2Q sequentially but fell year-over-year
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Flooring, Kitchen & Bath Distributor AAA Launches Brand Refresh
As part of its online expansion, the Philadelphia-based distributor has improved product search and enhanced its online catalog.
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Beacon Acquires Chicago Metal Supply & Fabrication
The move adds to Beacon’s more than 570 branches throughout the U.S. and Canada.
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How Much AI-Generated Sales & Marketing Content is Too Much?
Explore why AI tools like ChatGPT can’t replace the content creation needed in sales and marketing and learn why they should — and shouldn’t — be applied.
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DSG Adds 2 Midwest Locations, Relocates Another
It expands DSG’s locations count to 57 across eight states and enhances regional service capabilities.
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Monthly Metalworking Machinery Orders Sunk 19% in July
Despite mixed messages, there are signs the manufacturing technology industry may be at the beginning of a rebound.
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U.S. Wholesale Inflation Cooled Further in August
The monthly report adds more fuel to consensus expectations of a long-awaited federal interest rate cut on Sept. 18.
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