The newly-created role will lead Border States’ enterprise-wide digital strategy, accelerating value creation through technology, data and process modernization.
Border States Appoints Digital Transformation Leader Read More »
First Supply adds four branch locations across the Chicagoland area and 48 team members.
First Supply Expands Chicagoland Presence with Acquisition of Able Distributors Read More »
Meanwhile, core inflation’s year-over-year rise slightly trailed economists’ forecast.
December U.S. Consumer Inflation Holds Steady as Expected Read More »
AE Global said that, with the addition, the company’s industrial packaging division is now the largest industrial packaging sales and service organization in Florida.
AE Global Acquires Fellow Distributor Sun Packaging in FL Read More »
Following a $1.2 equity commitment announced a week earlier, the financing suggests QXO expects to land its second acquisition soon.
QXO’s War Chest Jumps with Another $1.8B in New Funding Read More »
November orders were nearly 26% above the typical level for the month and had the largest three-month cumulative order value since May 2022.
November Metalworking Machinery Orders Slide, but YTD Mark Still Healthy Read More »
A veteran of the subsidiary will take its leadership reins in March.
Sonepar Appoints New President at North Coast Electric Read More »
Distributors often don’t lack strategy — they lack execution. Drawing from industry research and frontline realities, this piece outlines why good ideas stall and how leaders can close the execution gap in 2026 by prioritizing focus, process discipline and consistent action
Stop the Strategy Stall: How Distributors can Win in 2026 by Closing the Execution Gap Read More »
The deal expands A. O. Smith’s presence in the water management market and broadens its integrated product offering.
Water Heater Maker A. O. Smith Acquires Leonard Valve for $470M Read More »
See the association’s roster of directors and Manufacturer Council members for 2026.
Applied Industrial Technologies Exec Leads PTDA Board in 2026 Read More »
Dissan continues to strengthen its team and national network in Canada.
Canadian JanSan Group Dissan Acquires Pronet Near Montreal Read More »
The number of new housing unit starts was the weakest since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic despite a monthly and YoY improvement in single-family.
U.S. Housing Starts Fall to Lowest Level Since 2020, though Single-Family Improves Read More »
MSC Begins New Chapter Marked by Sales Execution & Efficiency Read More »
The deal establishes the adhesives solutions distributor and manufacturer’s presence in the United Kingdom and strengthens its global footprint.
Applied Adhesives Makes U.K. Acquisition Read More »
We break down the latest key industry figures, including a new look at year-to-date vs. year-over-year look at wholesale sales by NAICS product category.
October U.S. Wholesale Sales Decline Accelerated as Inventories Rise Read More »
We break down the latest key figures out of the Census Bureau’s October report that was delayed by the government shutdown.
U.S. Factory Orders Fell in October on Weak Aircraft, but Core Goods Rise Read More »
Managing Inventory Like a Retirement Portfolio: A Strategic Shift for Distributors Read More »
A federal judge has rejected Amazon’s bid to dismiss a major consumer lawsuit alleging price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Judge Rules Amazon Must Face Pandemic Price-Gouging Lawsuit Read More »
The distribution sales transformation consultancy continues to add industry veterans to its roster.
Revenue Optics Adds Former supplyFORCE & Wesco Exec to Leadership Team Read More »
The U.S. government shutdown hampered sales in October and November, but the company expects continued acceleration in its current December-February quarter.
With New Leaders in Place, MSC’s 1Q Sales Accelerate & Margins Hold Steady Read More »
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