World Electric Continues Florida Expansion
World Electric, a Sonepar company, opened a new branch in Port St. Lucie, FL, with and plans for more in the state.
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Family-Owned HVAC Distributors RMI and Shore Distributors Join Forces
Robert Madden Industries acquired Shore Distributors, expanding RMI’s service footprint into Maryland, Delaware and Virginia.
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At 70, Texas A&M’s Industrial Distribution Program Prepares Talent for a Changing Industry
A blend of technical education, industry partnerships and applied projects is helping Texas A&M connect students with distribution careers while adapting to employers’ changing expectations. We take a look at what the program looks like today and how it’s evolving.
Flat August U.S. Industrial Production Misses Forecasts
Manufacturing output fell month-over-month following a July increase, mining ticked up, while the index for utilities jumped on electrical. Get all the key figures here.
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What to Fix Before Investing in CRM
More quotes doesn’t always mean more sales. This piece details why the biggest leak in your sales pipeline happens before the quote, and how a back-to-basics approach will best position you to get the most value out of CRM, AI and whatever technology comes next.
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Stellar Industrial Supply Lands Investment from SNH Capital Partners
MROP distributor Stellar said the outside investment will provide long-term capital and operational resources while preserving the company’s leadership team, customer-focused culture and strategic direction.
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Steel Pipe & Tube Distributor American Piping Products Goes Private
APP serves more than 1,800 customers and operates warehouses and sales offices across the U.S.
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Amazon Raises U.S. Core Operations Starting Pay to $20 an Hour
Amazon is investing more than $1.5 billion to raise pay for its U.S. core operations workforce, increasing minimum starting pay to $20 per hour while adding new grocery discounts and financial benefits.
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August U.S. Housing Starts Dip as Single-Family Rebounds
U.S. housing starts edged lower in August as a sharp decline in multifamily construction offset a rebound in single-family activity. Building permits and completions also declined from July, while permits remained above year ago levels. Get the key figures here.
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Office Depot Parent Company Rebrands Distribution Unit, Drops ODP Name
The ODP Group will rebrand to Office Depot Group in a move that comes about a year after being acquired by private equity.
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Fed Raises Rates for First Time Since July 2023
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point, marking its first rate increase in more than three years.
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ECMD Expands Southeast Presence with New DC in Ocala, FL
The investment further strengthens the employee-owned specialty building material products distributor’s ability to serve customers throughout Florida.
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Fastenal Quietly Acquired an AI Startup as Distribution Races to Scale
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U.S. Cutting Tool Shipments Hit Another Record Value in July as Volume Holds Steady
Shipment value climbed to another record high while unit volume held steady amid elevated demand and sharply higher carbide costs. Get the latest figures and analysis here.
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Wolter Acquires Flatley Dock Systems in WI
The Wisconsin-based material handling distributor’s third acquisition of 2026 adds loading dock, commercial door and field service capabilities across the Milwaukee and Chicago markets.
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CBP Warns Importer Data Errors Could Halt U.S. Imports
An inacurracy such as an incorrect email address could jeopardize a company’s ability to import goods. Enhanced CBP enforcement beginning Sept. 18 puts importer identity records — and oversight of information submitted by customs brokers — under scrutiny. Get the details here.
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U.S. Sues Minnesota Distributor Over Rodent, Bird Infestations
The federal lawsuit seeks to restrict the Minneapolis-based wholesaler’s operations following a December recall of nearly 2,000 products linked to rodent and bird contamination.
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MDM Forecast: September Update
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Amazon Business Expands Reconciliation Report with Line-Item Detail
The marketplace’s updated report adds 41 data fields to help finance teams match charges, track refunds and allocate spending, continuing its expansion beyond product purchasing into back-office support.
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ADI Global Distribution is Finally on Its Own. Now Comes the Hard Part
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