Orders continued to show monthly volatility, while key indicators suggest an activity slowdown throughout the second half of 2025.
U.S. Metalworking Machinery Orders Fall 9.5% in July, but Jump YoY Read More »
The move comes a year after AD and IMARK Electrical completed their merger, which created a new entity for a combined 700-plus independent distributor members.
AD Follows IMARK Electrical Merger by Forming IESD Supplier Advisory Council Read More »
AI promises much to distributors — but where does it deliver? Here, a pair of Stanford graduate students reveal the findings of their major industry research project that applies the scientific method to show the discrepancies between AI hype and real return on investment while showing how distribution leaders can cut through the noise.
What the Scientific Method Reveals About AI in Distribution Read More »
Food processing distributor Nelson-Jameson expands to better serve regional customers and partners on the East Coast.
Nelson-Jameson Opens DC in Pennsylvania; Company’s 5th Read More »
Imperial Building Products will operate as a distinct business unit within CGC and be lead by a new General Manager and Vice President.
Gypsum Supplier CGC Acquires Imperial Building Products in Canada Read More »
The company has added three new at-Home DCs over the past three years, and plans to open another by the middle of 2026.
Cardinal Health Opens Fort Worth DC, Will Add Another in Sacramento Read More »
The company is set to roll out new STAR Centers — project-focused DCs designed to bring critical materials and services closer to job sites.
Graybar Plans Major Logistics Expansion with Specialized DCs Read More »
The company’s August sales report showed that double-digit daily sales growth continued, albeit at a slight deceleration month-to-month. Get a detailed breakdown of the figures here.
Fastenal’s Sales Momentum Rolls Along in August Read More »
The deals expand White Cap’s rebar fabrication and concrete accessories offerings across the South and Southeast U.S.
White Cap Makes Rebar, Concrete Acquisitions in Texas and Florida Read More »
See which two executives joined GPC’s board as independent directors while two others retired from it.
A major new U.S. industrial tenant demand study reveals that occupiers are taking longer to make decisions in the face of uncertainties, but space demand from distributors is still up considerably year-over-year and far outpacing retail.
Data: Demand for Distribution Real Estate Remains Robust Despite Tariff Hesitancy Read More »
This issue’s content contains eight articles that cover distribution’s inflation delay; ORS’ continued M&A expansion; what to know about extended producer responsibility laws; part 2 of our deep dive on ADI Global; future-proofing sales comp; why Home Depot acquired GMS; a Market Profile on abrasives; and more.
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The deal went final just over a month after it was originally announced, and marks HD’s second landmark building materials distribution purchase in about 15 months.
Home Depot, SRS Complete $5.5B GMS Acquisition Read More »
The newly-launched consultancy accelerates its market impact with enhanced thought leadership, recruiting model positioning and visibility across distribution.
Revenue Optics Appoints Another Motion Veteran as Marketing Advisor Read More »
HVACR distributors that are members of HARDI report a continued increase in sales in July.
HARDI Distributors See 6.8% July Sales Increase Read More »
While not as steep as June’s dive, it was a second-straight decline driven by weak commercial aircraft bookings, while industrial and construction machinery and mateiral equipment saw solid monthly gains.
U.S. Factory Orders Post Another Decline in July Read More »
Cary Oil names industry veteran to lead the fuel and gasoline distributor and succeed R. Mark Maddox, who will retire after 16 years.
Cary Oil Taps Industry Veteran as CEO Read More »
Joey GullionGullion brings more than 25 years of commercial leadership experience in the chemicals and materials industry to Shrieve.
Chemicals Distributor Shrieve Appoints New CEO Read More »
The new CIO brings over 25 years of global leadership experience in driving tech innovation, digital transformation and enterprise modernization across food & beverage, retail, consumer goods and high-tech industries.
Southern Glazer’s Adds Former McDonald’s Exec as CIO Read More »
Jérôme Baniol joined Sonepar in 2015, and most recently served as Group Deputy CEO.
Sonepar Appoints Company Veteran as Group CFO Read More »
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