Rexel USA Taps Mike Hanna as CRO
The Texas-based electrical distributor promoted the long-time Rexel leader to “drive profitable growth and commercial excellence.”
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August 2026
Outside Sales is Still Retyping the Day
Outside sales reps spend hours each week reconstructing customer visits in CRM systems built around reporting rather than field work. This piece examines the hidden data-entry tax — and where rep-approved AI could help close the gap between what happens on the road and what makes it into the pipeline.
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U.S. Industrial Production Rises 0.2% in July, Missing Forecasts
Manufacturing output increased month-over-month, while mining and utilities likewise posted modest gains. Get all the key figures here.
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July U.S. Housing Starts Fall as Permits Rise
U.S. housing starts fell sharply in July following June’s rebound, with both single-family and multifamily construction declining. Building permits increased both month-to-month and year-over-year, while completions moved lower.
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MCE Adds MJ Systems in 4th Acquisition of 2026
Fluid power distributor Motion & Control Enterprises adds scale to its growing Gulf Coast presence with its latest acquisition.
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Electrical Distributor EECO Acquires Foster Electric
Foster Electric is an independent electrical supply distributor that has served Central Virginia for nearly 70 years.
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Home Depot’s Pro Momentum Builds as SRS Gains Share
The Home Depot’s 2Q26 sales were up 5.7%, with Pro segment comps outperforming DIY and SRS performing above the company average in the quarter.
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NAW Research: Growth, Data Center Boom Fuels Distributor Optimism Amid Tariff Concerns
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Ancora Eyes H.B. Fuller’s Building Adhesives Segment
Ancora suggests the acquisition of the adhesive maker’s BAS segment would “position leadership to exit a segment that has lower margins in a highly fragmented market.”
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KIG Expands in Mountain West, Acquires MLD
Kodiak Interiors Group, a stand-alone business spun-off of Kodiak Building Partners, now includes six operating companies serving customers across nine states.
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Stanley Black & Decker to Invest $1B to Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing Footprint
Through 2028, the company will invest in R&D and efforts to strengthen its U.S. manufacturing footprint and new product development.
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QXO Posts 2Q Sales of $3.25B as Net Loss Narrows
Building materials distributor QXO’s second-quarter sales reached $3.25 billion, including $595 million from newly acquired Kodiak Building Partners.
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Why Construction Estimates Fail, and How Distributors Can Make Them More Reliable
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Master Distributor Midland Industries Taps New CEO
Pipe, valve and fittings master distributor Midland Industries appoints Mark Roszkowski to its top post.
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Newly Independent ADI Posts Record 2Q Revenue
ADI reported $1.286 billion in second-quarter revenue, up 1% year-over-year, while standalone adjusted EBITDA declined 6%.
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Applied Posts Strong End to FY25 as Organic Growth Accelerates
Applied ended fiscal 2026 with its strongest organic growth in more than three years and raised its intermediate targets to $7 billion in sales and a 14% EBITDA margin.
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Producer Prices Flat in July as Goods Decline Offsets Services Gains
The Producer Price Index for final demand was unchanged in July, as declines in goods prices offset increases in services and construction.
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5 Years from Exit? Here’s Where to Focus Now
Five years goes fast — and chasing revenue won’t maximize your exit. This piece lays out a profit-first playbook to boost valuation, eliminate margin leaks and build the predictable performance buyers demand in today’s distribution M&A market.
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Falling Energy Prices Temper U.S. Consumer Inflation in July
Consumer inflation rebounded modestly after June’s sharp decline, while annual headline and core readings both continued to ease.
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Home Depot CEO Decker Takes Medical Leave; Interim Leaders Named
Two longtime HD executives will oversee Decker’s CEO duties during his absence, with the news coming two weeks after the company reorganized leadership to accelerate contractor market share gains.
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