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.
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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.
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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 »
Pericle’s work will expand into an ongoing body of intelligence, including a monthly podcast, applied guidance for industry leaders and conversations with the operators building the next generation of distribution capability.
The infrastructure supplies distributor’s former CEO has retired as executive chairman, and the company has named a successor, along with another board member appointment.
Core & Main Gets New Chairman, Board Member Read More »
Oracle has launched a new suite of Fusion agentic AI applications — embedded directly in its cloud platform — that use coordinated AI agents to automate workflows, make decisions and execute tasks across finance, HR, supply chain and customer experience functions.
Oracle Launches Agentic Applications Across its Fusion Cloud Suite Read More »
It further strengthens Werner’s native Wisconsin presence, netting it two locations serving customers in the central and northern regions of the state.
Werner Acquires ETCO Electric Supply in Wisconsin Boost Read More »
Marking one of the largest transactions in the history of wholesale distribution, it’s set to push Sysco’s annual revenue to near $100 billion and diversify its offering with a strong push into the cash-and-carry segment. Get the details and context here.
Sysco Strikes $29B Deal to Acquire Restaurant Depot Read More »
Most of it comes from a common stock financing round for the company that plans to expand throughout the U.S. Sunbelt region.
New Concrete Distribution Platform Suncrete Nets $215M in Financing Read More »
The company said the move is in direct response to customer and supplier feedback calling for a more unified enterprise structure.
MacArthur Distribution Unites Lumber Subsidiaries Weeks and Snavely Under New Brand Read More »
Seven major HVAC manufacturers are named in a federal class action lawsuit alleging coordinated price-fixing that began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
HVAC Manufacturers Face Price-Fixing Lawsuit Read More »
The acquisition enhances Danville, VA-based Unison Tube’s product portfolio of tube technology in the U.S.
PHI Hydraulics Acquired by U.K. Firm Read More »
The 8% price increase would “provide a necessary bridge to a permanent mechanism to reflect market conditions in prices for competitive products,” USPS officials said.
USPS Plans Temporary Rate Hike Beginning in April Read More »
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