Executives say AI is becoming mandatory at work, but that message isn’t fully reaching employees. A new survey highlights a growing perception gap between leadership expectations and how workers actually view and use AI.
The St. Louis-based electrical and industrial supplies distributor highlighted its growth strategy alignment with key opportunties, including data centers and industrial automation.
Graybar 2025 Sales Near Record $13B with Healthy Growth Read More »
Go-forward branding of the combined company hasn’t been disclosed, but it now stands as a JanSan, foodservice and industrial packaging products distribution giant with over $10 billion in annual revenue.
Imperial Dade, BradyPlus Complete JanSan Megamerger Read More »
It’ll join Medline’s network of 45 distribution centers across the U.S. and its second in the DFW area.
Medline Breaks Ground on Massive DC Near DFW Read More »
It follows at least two previous attempts for Cintas to buy UniFirst and is set to result in a company with more than $12 billion in combined annual revenue.
Together at Last: Cintas to Acquire UniFirst for $5.5B Read More »
Reyes is already the largest beer distributor in the U.S. and has been increasing its presence in spirits and wine distribution in recent years.
Reyes Beverage Group Buying 5 More Markets from RNDC; 11 Total Read More »
Florida-based Cheney was acquired by Performance Food Group in October 2024 for $2.1 billion.
PFG-Owned Cheney Bros Expanding South Carolina DC with $42M Investment Read More »
HKW plans to expand Kansas-based Watershield’s product portfolio and pursue add-on acquisitions across the fragmented fire and rescue equipment market.
Fire & Rescue Equipment Distributor Watershed Privately Acquired Read More »
The strategic shift comes alongside what UPS describes as the largest network reconfiguration in its 118-year history. Here’s the key details and what distributors should watch for.
UPS Leaning into B2B Opportunity Amid Amazon Reduction Read More »
The American Society of Business Publication Editors’ 2026 Azbee Awards of Excellence recognized MDM as two-time regional finalist for editorial excellence.
MDM Named a Regional Finalist in Business Journalism Awards Read More »
It continues a solid growth period for the market after 2025 shipments ended the year up 2.5% annually.
January U.S. Cutting Tool Shipments Post Monthly, Annual Gains Read More »
A largely neutral February likely gives the Federal Reserve more reason to maintain interest rates when the group meets on March 17-18.
February Consumer Inflation Holds Steady as Expected Read More »
The group of industry leaders will help guide NAW’s strategic direction as the organization continues its mission to provide world-class advocacy, resources and insights for its members.
NAW Announces 2026 Board of Directors Read More »
The whistleblower will receive a 10% share of the settlement.
Seven Allied Crawford Steel Distributors Reach $3.3M Settlement Over False PPP Claims Read More »
Ludwig Meister, Pt. 2: From Data to AI, How to Embed Innovation into Operations Read More »
Eastern Valve supplies and services valves, instrumentation, actuation and ancillary product solutions throughout Atlantic Canada.
Distribution Solutions Group Acquires Valve Provider in Newfoundland Read More »
Graybar plans to keep the Broken Arrow Electric Supply name, team and locations.
Graybar to Acquire Broken Arrow Electric, Adding 7 Oklahoma Locations Read More »
A new survey of U.S. supply chain executives finds many warehouse operations struggle to adapt to disruptions due to rigid automation systems — with more than half reporting their technology isn’t prepared to handle unexpected operational changes.
Study: Most U.S. Warehouses Lack Agility to Handle Disruptions Read More »
ISM is a value-added distributor and assembler of pneumatic, vacuum, and fluid circuitry components.
Master PVF Wholesaler Midland Industries Makes Colorado Acquisition Read More »
The agency plans to overhaul its current sytem that would require about 4.4 million man-hours to process refunds for each of the 53 million entries tor IEEPA tariff payments.
CBP Expects to Have Tariff Refund System Ready by late April Read More »
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