Margins were hampered by tariff-driven LIFO headwinds, though daily sales continued to gain momentum, especially in Endless Assortment. Get a full breakdown of Grainger’s 2Q stats.
Grainger Lowers Margin Outlook on Tariff Impacts Despite 2Q Sales Acceleration Read More »
The rebrand unifies Commerce’s three key offerings under one brand, while the partnership aims to reduce delays, minimize errors and accelerate revenue.
BigCommerce Rebrands as Commerce, Partners with PROS Read More »
The distributor opened dozens of new North American branches and a new Canadian fulfillment center as part of its busy 2024-2025 fiscal year. Here’s a recap.
City Electric Supply Details Company Expansion as Fiscal Year Concludes Read More »
The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors has challenged the constitutionality of a mandate which creates “unreasonable, arbitrary and crushing” burdens on distributors in Oregon. Get all the crucial details here.
NAW Sues Oregon Over Recycling Mandate Fees Targeting Distributors Read More »
JLS Lighting is a lighting and control solutions distributor serving commercial and industrial markets in Florida.
LOGIQ Acquires Fellow Lighting Distributor JLS in Florida Read More »
July M&A Roundup: Deal Volume Climbs, but Still Lags 2024 Read More »
Cerro Brass is a distributor of brass components, serving the residential, commercial and industrial markets.
Midland Industries Acquires Cerro Brass in St. Louis Read More »
Watsco delivered company-record 2Q gross profit despite a slight dip in sales, driven by tech-driven strategic pricing and other initiatives.
Watsco 2Q Sales Slide, but Margin Expands Read More »
The company’s two product segments saw year-over-year sales growth, but gross margin, net profit and EBITDA all declined.
BlueLinx 2Q Sales Improve as Margins Fall Read More »
Core organic sales had another mid-single digit decline year-over-year while net profit sunk by nearly half from a year earlier.
Another Tough Quarter for Builders FirstSource as Sales, Margin & EBITDA Slide Read More »
Four acquisitions in 2024 drove a double-digit sales year-over-year sales increase at Distribution Solutions Group, but underlying organic growth also improved.
Acquisitions Drive DSG 2Q Sales Jump, but Organic Also Improves Read More »
Wesco’s 2Q results show accelerating organic growth and surging data center sales, prompting the company to raise its full-year outlook.
Wesco 2Q Sales Expand but Margin Dips Further Read More »
U.S. wholesale inventories rebounded in June, despite expectations of a decline, as the trade deficit narrowed and retail inventories continued to grow.
U.S. Wholesale Inventories Reverse Course with June Uptick Read More »
As two of America’s freight railroads move to merge, industrial supply chains could see both streamlined coast-to-coast shipping and reduced competitive alternatives in an increasingly consolidated market. Here are the key details and context distributors should be aware of.
For the first time in three decades, two Fed governors voted against the consensus and supported a July cut.
Fed Leaves Interest Rate Unchanged for Fifth Straight Time Read More »
The IMF modestly raised its global and U.S. growth forecast for 2025 and 2026, citing easing inflation, improved financial conditions and reduced trade tensions.
IMF Raises Global Economic Outlook as Trade Tensions Ease Read More »
With $4.2 billion in 2024 revenue, Chart makes and designs process technologies and equipment for handling gases and liquids. It previously had agreed to be acquired by Flowserve.
Baker Hughes Buying Chart Industries in $13.6B Deal Read More »
It will create two independent public companies by the end of 2026, with ADI going forward as a $4.5 billion distributor of low-voltage products and solutions.
Resideo to Spin Off ADI Global Distribution Unit Read More »
U.S. GDP rebounded sharply in the second quarter of 2025, driven by stronger consumer spending and a drop in imports.
First Estimate: 2Q U.S. GDP Rebounded with 3.0% Gain Read More »
The industrial and MRO parts distributor achieved company quarterly records for gross margin and operating profit as revenue improved throughout April-June period.
Global Industrial’s 2Q Sales & Margins Accelerate Read More »
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