Wholesale inventories continued to climb in April after sharp gains in February and March, though the latest advance came in below market expectations — a possible sign that recent stockloading is cooling.
Advance: U.S. Wholesale Inventories Rose 0.5% in April, Missing Forecasts Read More »
SRS Distribution’s latest bolt-on adds a longtime Chicagoland commercial roofing business, continuing a busy 2026 acquisition pace for the Home Depot-owned distributor.
SRS Distribution Adds CORCO’s Commercial Roofing Division Read More »
Minnesota-based CPM is a manufacturer of processing equipment used in oilseed and animal feed production, while North Carolina-based MW Components makes fasteners, springs and precision metal components.
U.K. Investment Firm Buys U.S. Manufacturers MW Components and CPM for $3B Read More »
Canals said the funding will accelerate product development for its AI-powered workflow suite used by more than 100 distributors.
Canals Raises $35M Series A to Expand AI Workflow Tools for Distributors Read More »
Vendor Costs are Eating Your Margin. Your Bigger Competitors Don’t Have that Problem Read More »
The U.S. economy grew slower in early 2026 than first reported, as downward revisions to investment and consumer spending trimmed the Bureau’s initial estimate.
2nd Estimate: U.S. 1Q GDP Revised Down to 1.6% Growth Read More »
The Associated Press’ annual CEO compensation survey found that typical CEO pay rose nearly 6% in 2025, while median employee pay at S&P 500 companies increased 4.7%. We share the survey’s key findings here.
Data: U.S. CEO Pay Rose Nearly 6% At Public Firms in 2025 Read More »
It nets GMS three locations between Ottawa and Ontario and more than 50 employees.
GMS Acquires Peridot Supply in Canada Read More »
The funding for the rapidly scaling residential home service platform reportedly values Apex at $10 billion, and signals continued appetite for such platforms that are reshaping contractor buying power across key distribution end markets.
HVAC, Electrical & Plumbing Service Platform Apex Nets $2B Investment from Apollo Read More »
New Census Bureau data analysis suggests wholesale trade continues to report AI usage below the national average, indicating a more gradual pace of adoption. Meanwhile, the broader findings reflect MDM & NAW’s industry AI research.
Census: AI Adoption Accelerating Across U.S. Businesses, but Use Cases Remain Narrow Read More »
Healthcare products distributor Owens & Minor named a longtime medical supply executive as its new top leader, succeeding interim leader Christian Cook as the company continues operating as a standalone business under Platinum Equity ownership.
Owens & Minor Taps Ex-McKesson Executive as CEO Read More »
The test and measurement supplies distributor appointed five senior executives across sales, merchandising, strategy, HR and digital commerce as the Distribution Solutions Group subsidiary advances its AmpX growth strategy.
TestEquity Names New Executives to Support Growth Strategy Read More »
The automotive aftermarket warehouse distributor is backed by Oridian Capital Partners, formerly known as HCI Equity Partners.
Driven Distrition Group Taps Genuine Parts Veteran Exec as CEO Read More »
A new survey from the National Association of Waterfront Employers found U.S. ports will need $6.7 billion in cargo handling equipment investments through 2031, including more than 100 new ship-to-shore cranes, as operators look to modernize terminals and maintain supply chain competitiveness.
Survey: U.S. Ports Need $6.7B in Cargo Equipment Investments Over Next 5 Years Read More »
The U.S. government says bankrupt supplier First Brands underpaid tariffs on imported goods for years, adding another major development to the company’s ongoing collapse and its growing fallout across the automotive aftermarket distribution channel.
The independent construction and industrial distribution cooperative has served its members for 37 years. Get the details here, including where those members are likely heading.
Evergreen Supply Network to Dissolve. Here’s What to Know Read More »
Warehouse automation often falls short — not because of technology, but because distributors automate the wrong problems. This piece outlines three critical questions to reduce friction, improve workflow orchestration and ensure automation investments actually deliver efficiency gains.
Before You Automate Your Warehouse, Ask These 3 Questions Read More »
We kick off our new “The Hidden Majority” article series with one that focuses on the small- to mid-sized results from the latest Baird-MDM survey combined with our AI research from earlier this year. This piece explores why pricing and margin optimization remain the industry’s biggest untapped AI opportunity — especially for sub-$100M distributors.
The Hidden Majority: Your AI Is Writing Emails. Your Competitor’s is Finding Margin Read More »
The DOJ charged four major container manufacturers — which combine to produce nearly all of the world’s standard unfrigerated shipping containers — and seven of their executives with allegedly conspiring to restrict output and inflate prices during the pandemic-era supply chain crisis.
Continental Fuel Group, backed by Brenton Point Capital Partners, is pursuing acquisitions of commercial fuel distributors across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.
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