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 »
It results in a combined industrial packaging, JanSan and foodservice distributor with $28 billion in total revenue.
Network Distribution, Packaging Distributors of America Complete Merger Read More »
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Ludwig Meister shows how disciplined sequencing — not flashy tech — drives real innovation. Authored by former longtime MDM CEO and Editor Tom Gale, this case study details how the German distributor built a data-driven, AI-enabled operation by prioritizing internal processes, clean data and execution before transforming sales and customer experience.
MDM’s Ludwig Meister Case Study Report Now Available Read More »
The leadership changes are designed to fully align Ryerson and maximize the synergies of its completed merger with Olympic Steel.
Ryerson Makes Slew of Leadership Changes after Olympic Steel Merger Read More »
All were promoted from other roles within the electrical and industrial supplies distributor.
Graybar Appoints Trio of Executives Read More »
F.W. Webb has launched a mobile app that brings real-time inventory, pricing and order management to contractors’ fingertips — extending the branch experience to the jobsite as customers increasingly run their businesses from their phones.
F.W. Webb Launches Mobile App to Extend Branch Experience to the Jobsite Read More »
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However, HARDI notes January and February are not good indicators of the year ahead because they are low-volume, seasonally insignificant months.
HARDI Distributors’ Sales Rebound in February Read More »
With prior digital leadership roles at BP, Uber and Toyota, they’ll now lead the strategy, development and alignment of product management, data and AI for he company.
Home Depot Taps Ford’s Data Analytics & AI Exec as Technology Leader Read More »
Gross margin topped expectations with an uptick, while pricing continues to comprise nearly all of year-over-year sales growth.
MSC’s Dec-Feb Sales Growth Decelerates While Volume Remains Subdued Read More »
Pricing powered a third straight month in expansion territory. However, PMI survey commentary was overall negative, with numerous respondents citing Iran war impacts.
ISM PMI Improvement Suggests U.S. Manufacturing Resilience Read More »
That business segment generated about $7.1 billion in fiscal 2025 revenue and has approximately 31,000 employees
Makita to Acquire Panasonic Power Tool Unit Read More »
It gives Midland a strong foothold in the food processing market to go along with its 17 distribution centers across the U.S.
Midland Acquires Fellow Packaging Distributor Wetoska in IL Read More »
Most distributors aren’t failing at AI — they’re failing at data. This piece unpacks why 95% of GenAI efforts deliver no ROI, how agentic AI is changing workflows, and why a unified data foundation is becoming the real competitive edge.
The Data Problem Killing Your AI Investment Read More »
Hills Distribution now includes Plimpton & Hills, Coastal Supply Group, RJ Murray Company and Bender Plumbing Supply.
Hills Distribution Acquires Bender Plumbing Supply Read More »
Based in Texarkana, TX, Sterno is a provider of portable food-warming and tabletop solutions, with 2025 adjusted EBITDA of $30 million.
Archer to Acquire Foodservice Unit of Sterno for $293M Read More »
PMA’s latest business conditions report showed a considerable downgrade in near-term optimism.
Metalformers’ Business Outlook Softens in March  Read More »
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