Gordon Food Service is partnering with RELEX Solutions to improve demand forecasting and replenishment, aiming to boost inventory accuracy, streamline planning and better align supply with customer demand across its distribution network.
Gordon Food Service Taps RELEX to Upgrade Forecasting, Replenishment Read More »
It was a strong monthly acceleration as a handful of durable goods categories saw mid-single digit sales improvement. Meanwhile, the industry’s overall sales growth outpaced inventories. Get a full breakdown of the latest government data here, which includes a look at how each product sector’s sales and inventories fared month-over-month, year-over-year and year-to-date.
Durables Power Healthy February U.S. Wholesale Sales Growth Read More »
They also had previous leadership roles at The Home Depot, BELFOR and McMaster-Carr.
Safety Equipment Distributor GME Supply Appoints Former HD Supply Exec as COO Read More »
Canals has launched an expanded “Operating AI” platform that automates workflows across customer service, sales and back-office functions, aiming to help distributors reduce manual work, improve accuracy and deliver faster, more consistent customer responses. Get the details here.
Canals Launches End-to-End Operating AI Suite for Distributors Read More »
IPG brings three locations to Colonial — a specialty chemical distribution platform that includes the legacy businesses of Chemisphere and Chemsolv.
Colonial Chemical Solutions Acquires Distribution Platform Integrity Partners Group Read More »
A massive fire destroyed a Kimberly-Clark distribution center in Ontario, CA on April 7. Authorities have arrested a contract employee on suspicion of arson, with the facility and its inventory deemed a total loss.
Kimberly-Clark Distribution Center Leveled by Fire; 3PL Worker Arrested Read More »
BBB is set to buy Lumber Liquidators parent F9 brands for $150 million, following news of a separate $150 million deal a week earlier for The Container Store and related brands. Get the key details here and context on what to watch from these developments.
Bed Bath & Beyond to Acquire Lumber Liquidators in Building Materials Distribution Entry Read More »
Co-developed with major electrical distributors, Parspec unifies quoting and post‑award execution to reduce manual coordination and give contractors real‑time visibility into orders and deliveries.
Parspec Launches Project Management Tool to Extend AI Platform Capabilities Read More »
Our March issue is packed with articles that complete our deep dives on distributors Singer Industrial and Ludwig Meister; advice from our 2026 Women in Distribution class; an inside analysis of Grainger Show; our monthly MDM Forecast and M&A Roundup; a Cutting Tools Market Profile; and more.
MDM’s March Premium Monthly Issue Now Available Read More »
It’s the master wholesaler’s seventh facility overall and its largest facility investment since its 2008 founding.
Distributor Wire & Cable Opens Gulf Coast DC Near Houston Read More »
It strengthens Wolter’s presence in the area and expands its ability to support growing demand for warehouse capacity from 3PL and distribution operations.
Wolter Acquires CSI Material Handling Near Chicago Read More »
It marks the eighth acquisition for Elverson, PA-based Singer since 2016, and gives it its 29th location overall.
Singer Equipment Acquires Bresco in Southern Foodservice Boost Read More »
Importers may eventually reclaim even liquidated IEEPA tariff payments as CBP rolls out a phased refund system covering most entries first. The update comes as the Trump administration launches new and revised duties, raising both recovery opportunities and cost risks for distributors. Get the key details here.
CBP Updates Tariff Refund Process as White House Expands Metals, Pharma Tariffs Read More »
This is the 10th acquisition for Rensa Filtration since 2022.
Rensa Filtration Acquires Air Filters Northwest in Oregon Read More »
It was a new all-time annual spend record for the welding distributors cooperative, with nondirect spend notably higher.
IWDC Member Spend Tops $400M Read More »
The hardware and industrial supplies distributor expects to net $20 million in annual sales from York, PA-based Campbell.
Hillman Acquires Campbell Chain from Apex in MRO Boost Read More »
The name change to ISC recognizes the evolution of AD’s Industrial & Safety division and synergies between the group’s existing industrial, safety and construction-focused members and suppliers.
AD Rebrands Industrial & Safety – U.S. Unit as Industrial, Safety and Construction Read More »
In this sponsored MDM Amplify podcast episode, Canals Co-Founder and CTO Erez Arnon joins to unpack what MDM’s latest AI research reveals about customer service as one of distribution’s highest-impact use cases. Just as importantly, Arnon shares practical guidance on how to vet AI vendors in a crowded, hype-filled market, including key red flags and must-have proof points.
AI’s Customer Service Impacts, and How to Choose the Right Tech Partner Read More »
Those relying on 3PL or parcel carriers will see immediate shipping cost increases, while even distributors operating private fleets will likely face downstream impacts.
Amazon Joins Major Parcel Carriers in Adding Fuel Surcharge Read More »
It becomes Holston’s fifth location in Georgia and 46th overall across the U.S. Southeast.
Holston Gases Adds Athens Gas & Welding in Georgia Read More »
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