Southern Glazer’s Opens New DC in Louisiana
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits opened a new technology-driven DC to support long-term growth and enhance service efficiency across the region.
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2025
Rebate & Pricing Platform Enable Appoints New President
Enable appointed a new president to lead operational scaling and accelerate growth, bringing financial and technical expertise to the role.
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APR Supply Appoints New President
APR Supply appointed a new President to lead strategic growth, following the opening of its new corporate office in Lancaster, PA.
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Prioritizing the Human Side of Selling: Meet Your Customers Where They Are
Understanding customer needs is the foundation of successful selling. This piece explores how to prioritize realizing customers’ challenges and offering tailored solutions that address specific needs.
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U.S. Consumer Inflation Up 0.2% in April, Lower than Expected
U.S. inflation edged up in April, with modest gains in core prices and energy costs, while food prices showed mixed trends.
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White Cap to Acquire Raider Hansen, Adding 8 Canada Locations
Raider Hansen is a western Canada-based distributor of tools, safety gear and equipment, serving a range of industries such as construction, plumbing and electrical.
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Parker Hannifin Announces Filtration Leadership Succession
Parker appointed a new President for its Filtration Group, effective July 1, as the group’s current president will retire at the end of August.
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B&F Fastener Supply Rebrands as BFirst Industrial
Minnesota-based B&F Fastener has rebranded as BFirst Industrial, reflecting expanded services and a customer-first mission following the company’s acquisition of Northern States Supply.
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Teamsters on Strike at Michigan Airgas Location
Drivers and fillers at an Airgas store in Ferndale, MI, are on strike, with a local union saying it’s demanding fair contracts that match national Teamster standards.
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U.S. Metalworking Machinery Orders Jump to Highest Monthly Value in 2 Years
U.S. manufacturing technology orders jumped in March, signaling a potential rebound after two years of mild decline.
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DSG Opens New Distributor Center in Fargo
DSG opened a new distribution center in Fargo, ND to support growth and service expansion.
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U.S. & China Agree to Slash Tariffs for 90 Days
The U.S. and China agreed Monday to a 90-day truce that features a drastic reduction of their respective 145% and 125% tariffs on each other’s goods.
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US Foods Posts Solid 1Q Gains, Makes $92M Acquisition in Houston
Jake’s Finer Foods distributes food products, such as meats from Gourmet Ranch to customers across Texas and Louisiana.
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McKesson Posts 16% Annual Sales Increase; Will Divest Medical-Surgical Unit
That company’s Medical-Surgical unit had annual revenue of $11.4 billion for McKesson’s fiscal year that ended March 31.
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Now Shuttered, Former $4B Distributor Harvest Sherwood Files for Chapter 11 Amid Lawsuit
Harvest Sherwood Food Distributors filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following a shutdown, mass layoffs and a major dispute with a key customer.
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Lawless Group Appoints Marketing Leader
Lawless Group appointed a new CMO to lead brand growth, digital strategy and marketing innovation across its core industry sectors.
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Portland Bolt Acquires Fellow Manufacturer Applied Bolting Technology
Vermont-based Applied Bolting is a manufacturer of Direct Tension Indicating washers, serving a range of industries that include construction and infrastructure.
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The Cost of Using Static Demand Forecasting Methods
Legacy forecasting relies on assumptions of linear growth and gradual changes — an approach not fit for modern business and frequent disruption. This piece explains why traditional “good enough” demand forecasting isn’t actually good enough.
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Amazon Debuts Robot that Can “Feel” Items; Says it Won’t Replace Workers
Amazon unveiled “Vulcan”, a warehouse robot designed to boost efficiency and safety by handling top row stowing with precision and touch sensitivity.
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PTDA Adds Dura Sleeve as Manufacturer Member
PTDA added Canada-based Dura Sleeve, a producer of shaft repair sleeves, to its manufacturer membership.
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