Fastenal Quietly Acquired an AI Startup as Distribution Races to Scale Read More »
Shipment value climbed to another record high while unit volume held steady amid elevated demand and sharply higher carbide costs. Get the latest figures and analysis here.
U.S. Cutting Tool Shipments Hit Another Record Value in July as Volume Holds Steady Read More »
The Wisconsin-based material handling distributor’s third acquisition of 2026 adds loading dock, commercial door and field service capabilities across the Milwaukee and Chicago markets.
Wolter Acquires Flatley Dock Systems in WI Read More »
An inacurracy such as an incorrect email address could jeopardize a company’s ability to import goods. Enhanced CBP enforcement beginning Sept. 18 puts importer identity records — and oversight of information submitted by customs brokers — under scrutiny. Get the details here.
CBP Warns Importer Data Errors Could Halt U.S. Imports Read More »
The federal lawsuit seeks to restrict the Minneapolis-based wholesaler’s operations following a December recall of nearly 2,000 products linked to rodent and bird contamination.
U.S. Sues Minnesota Distributor Over Rodent, Bird Infestations Read More »
MDM Forecast: September Update Read More »
The marketplace’s updated report adds 41 data fields to help finance teams match charges, track refunds and allocate spending, continuing its expansion beyond product purchasing into back-office support.
Amazon Business Expands Reconciliation Report with Line-Item Detail Read More »
ADI Global Distribution is Finally on Its Own. Now Comes the Hard Part Read More »
The deal adds four established pump brands and approximately $115 million in annual revenue to Crane while expanding its position in municipal water and wastewater markets.
Crane to Acquire Trillium’s U.S. Pumps Business for $240M Read More »
The deal would significantly expand Watsco’s plumbing and HVAC distribution presence across seven Northeast states.
Watsco to Acquire Granite Group, Netting $500 Revenue and 82 Locations Read More »
Mauser Packaging Solutions has combined its U.S. Questar distribution business with its Canadian distribution operations under the Questar brand, adding seven Canadian hubs to an industrial packaging network of more than 18 warehouses across North America.
Packaging Supplier Mauser Launches Questar Canada, Unifies North American Distribution Read More »
It was the fifth straight month that order values topped $500 million, which is only the second time that has been recorded since 1998.
U.S. Metalworking Machinery Orders Slide in July; YTD Values & Volumes Both Healthy Read More »
Jason McGuire will take the helm Oct. 1, succeeding Tom McGuire, who will transition to a consulting role with parent company Houchens Industries after 34 years at the distributor.
Air Hydro Power Making Oct. 1 CEO Transition Read More »
The beverage alcohol distributor accepted responsibility for improper payments to retail employees and agreed to strengthen compliance.
Southern Glazer’s to Pay $12.5M to Resolve Federal Bribery Probe Read More »
Consumer prices rose 0.4% in August as gasoline costs rebounded. Annual inflation held at 3.4%, matching expectations, while the monthly core reading came in slightly hotter than forecast. Get our breakdown of the figures and analysis.
Gasoline Rebound Lifts U.S. Consumer Inflation in August; Core Up 0.3% Read More »
The announcement comes only a year after Crescent appointed President and CEO Penny Cotner as its top leader.
Crescent Electric to Transition CEOs in April, Appoints New Supply Chain Leader Read More »
The acquisition extends Descartes’ warehouse and inventory management capabilities while deepening its reach into the 3PL and eCommerce fulfillment market.
Descartes Extends Warehouse Capabilities with Addition of Extensiv Read More »
Through the partnership, the Chicagoland-based MRO distributor will have prominent placement across all Chicago Bears multimedia platforms.
Grainger Partners with Chicago Bears Read More »
July U.S. Wholesale Sales Rebound Broadly as Inventories Jump Read More »
The PPI rose 0.4% in August, matching market expectations, as surging diesel prices drove a sharp rebound in goods costs. Get our breakdown and updated PPI charting here.
August Producer Prices Rise 0.4% in August as Energy Costs Rebound; Core Ticks Up Read More »
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