Deep Dive: Inside Grainger’s Best Quarter in 3 Years Read More »
Sales and margin growth well-exceeded the market’s expectations and that of Grainger itself, with the company attributing it to both pricing and volume.
Grainger Blows Past 1Q Expectations with Robust Sales & Margin Growth Read More »
Ferguson formed a strategic alliance with Contractor Commerce to help contractors modernize online sales, offering self-service buying tools, AI-powered search visibility and eCommerce capabilities directly through contractor websites.
Ferguson Inks Partnership to Expand Contractors’ Digital Sales Capabilities Read More »
Research: Pricing, Operating Costs Lead Concerns Around Geopolitical Risk to Business Read More »
Same-day sales were up mid-single digits vs. February alongside a solid year-over-year gain.
HARDI Distributors See Strong March Sales Growth Read More »
It was the company’s 10th straight month of double-digit daily sales grwoth year-over-year and its best month since August 2022 in the height of post-COVID market recovery. We give a full breakdown of Fastenal’s April sales metrics here and the context around them.
Metrics: Fastenal’s Sales Acceleration Rolls Through April Read More »
It’s already been a busy year for GME, which made a CEO succession in January and appointed a new COO in April.
GME Supply Acquires Lifting, Telecom Distributors in NY, NM Read More »
The MRO supplies distributor’s gross margin narrowly dipped year-over-year, though profits saw double-digit growth.
Global Industrial 1Q Sales Jump 9% as Margin Holds Read More »
Hi-Force is a designer and manufacturer of high-pressure hydraulic tools, heavy lifting systems and torque/tensioning equipment.
Snap-on Acquires U.K. Hydraulic Tools & Lifting Manufacturer for $58M Read More »
It nets Ferguson nearly two dozen branch locations between two traditional distributors and four manufacturers rep agencies in for the company’s Waterworks, HVAC and Industrial units. We detail who these six companies are here.
Ferguson Inks 6 More Acquisitions, Adding $350M in Revenue Read More »
AI is reshaping B2B commerce faster than most distributors are prepared for. In this sponsored episode of the MDM Amplify Podcast, Tom McFadyen of McFadyen Digital breaks down AEO and AI-driven search, how to prioritize high-impact use cases and why agentic commerce could redefine how distributors compete in the years ahead.
Podcast: Tom McFadyen on How AI Is Reshaping B2B Commerce Read More »
Ferguson posts margin expansion and profit growth in its fiscal first quarter, even as residential end markets remained challenged.
Ferguson 1Q Margins Expand as Volume Remains Slightly Negative Read More »
SK adds a like single-location distributor to grow its capabilities in the U.S. Northeast.
SK Industrial Acquires Wayne Tool & Supply in New Jersey Read More »
United stated its succession planning continues to demonstrate a clear commitment to employee-ownership, supported by a strong focus on training and development.
United Electric Makes Leadership Succession Changes Read More »
This is the second acquisition for SouthernCarlson in 2026.
SouthernCarlson Acquires W Construction Supply in Ohio Read More »
The tuck-in deal nets Winsupply two locations and 18 employees serving East Texas.
Winsupply Acquires Rural Pipe & Supply in Texas Read More »
The unexpected transition is effective immediately, and caused Pool Corp. to postpone its investor day event that was planned for May 12.
Pool Corp. Names Former Motion Exec as CEO as Arvan Steps Down Read More »
White Cap gains a nearly 60-year-old distributor with two locations serving the U.S. Southwest.
White Cap Acquires Concrete Systems Inc. in Albuquerque Read More »
With the deal, Hubbell is set to add a significant segment of electrical components and wire management products to its portfolio as it targets growth tied to electrification, data centers and infrastructure markets.
Hubbell to Acquire NSI for $3B, Expanding Electrical Solutions Portfolio Read More »
The move will strengthen Singer’s capabilities in conveyor system design, maintenance, and material handling solutions across key industrial markets.
Singer Industrial Acquires Conveyor Consulting and Rubber Corp. Read More »
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