U.S. Wholesale Inventories Accelerate in July
The U.S. Census Bureau reported a modest rise in wholesale and retail inventories in July alongside a widening trade deficit.
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August 2025
August M&A Roundup: 2 Big Deals Lead Another Steady Month
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Schneider Electric Acquires WattBuy in Residential Boost
WattBuy is a software platform that uses proprietary data models and integration to provide personalized renewable energy plans, quote and cost estimates.
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Foodservice Distributor McLane Opens Tech Hub in Austin
The investment supports the company’s growing IT and AI strategy and expands its digital capabilities.
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Scruggs Company Acquires Distributor Mid-America Valve
Kansas-based MAV is a distributor of valves, fitting and related products used in the water and wastewater sector.
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Optimas Solutions Promotes Chief of Staff to COO
Optimas Solutions appointed a new COO for its Americas division to lead operations, strategy and supply chain across the region.
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Obit: Remembering Lawless Group Founder Richard Lawless
“Through decades of dedication, he launched new enterprises, acquired companies and fostered relationships that shaped the company’s legacy and impact on the industry,” the manufacturers representative organization said.
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Bunzl’s MCR Safety Acquires Glove Maker in Mexico
Bunzl-owned PPE products maker MRC Safety has acquired Guantes Internacionales — a safety gloves manufacturer based just outside of Toluca, Mexico, about 30 miles west of Mexico City. Terms were not disclosed. Guantes Internacionales specializes in making gloves across categories of cut-resistant coated, general purpose coated, high performance fibre, knitted and chemical protection, along with
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Winsupply Shares Annual Revenue Outlook Amid TX Expansion
Winsupply expanded its national footprint with the opening of Winsupply Midlothian, TX, a new local company serving the residential and commercial HVAC market.
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No MDM Newsletter on Monday
We’re off Monday for Labor Day, and we hope you are too. Our Update newsletter will be back in action Tuesday morning.
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AmeriLux, Brett Martin Launch American Polycarbonate Company as Supply Venture
AmeriLux International and Brett Martin have formed American Polycarbonate Company, a Wisconsin-based joint venture set to supply polycarbonate sheets.
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Food Distributor BOVA Fresh Sold to CREO Capital Partners
Florida-based Bova Fresh is a food procurement and logistics company serving more than 250 retail and foodservice customers.
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Pepper Acquires Kimelo in Foodservice Distribution Tech Combo
California-based Kimelo is an AI platform offering vertical SaaS tools for distribution, addressing challenges such as supply management.
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GMS’ May-June Sales & Profit Slide with Home Depot Deal Pending
GMS reported a year-over-year decline in first quarter 2026 sales, with lower profits across most product categories.
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Second Estimate: U.S. 2Q GDP Revised Up to 3.3% Growth
The U.S. economy rebounded stronger this past spring than originally estimated, driven by drop in imports and increased consumer spending. See our added context for what to make of the underlying figures.
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AI-Powered Distributor Automation Platform InstaLILY Raises $25M in Funding
InstaLILY raised Series A funding to expand its AI-powered platform that deploys industry-specific virtual workers to automate tasks.
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NAW Study Probes Union Effectiveness for Worker Outcomes
See some of the key findings and takeaways from this research that focused on wage growth and job security in the manufacturing and transportation industries governed by the NLRA and RLA.
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Canada Wholesale & Manufacturing Sales Show Momentum
After plummeting in April upon U.S. tariff implements, Canada’s wholesale and manufacturing sales appear to have found their footing.
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Continental Selling ContiTech’s OESL Unit to PE Firm Regent
OESL develops and manufactures hose lines and bearing elements for combustion-engine and electric vehicles.
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Bunzl’s 2025 1H Saw Organic Declines in North America & Europe, Offset by Int’l
Bunzl reported higher total sales in its 2025 half-year results, though North American revenue and profit declined amid ongoing operational challenges.
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