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Now privately owned, the former Grainger subsidiary lands a new leader with over 30 years of driving growth in distribution.
Longtime STAFDA leader Georgia Foley is staying within the construction and contractor supply channel.
Amazon estimates the new benefits aimed to support financial management, cybersecurity and HR could amount to nearly $1,000 in yearly value for qualifying members.
Thirteen large distributors appeared on the second annual list that is based on analysis of more than 100 metrics across 11 key categories.
Thirteen large distributors appeared on the second annual list that is based on analysis of more than 100 metrics across 11 key categories.
U.S. manufacturing leaders are cautiously optimistic about 2026, according to ISM, projecting higher revenues across most industries, rising investment and improved operating conditions as growth accelerates into the back half of the year. Here's our breakdown of ISM's latest supply chain demand outlook.
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He's been the chairman of XPO since its founding in 2011, followed by spinoff GXO in 2021.
New research highlights how quickly automation is moving from pilot projects to mainstream strategy across US industrial companies. With nearly all firms planning new automation investments — and robotics adoption poised to accelerate — the findings point to a strengthening market for physical automation products, creating fresh opportunities for electrical, motion control and industrial supplies distributors.
The FTC says combining Henkel’s Loctite brand with Liquid Nails would eliminate head-to-head competition between the two largest construction adhesive brands sold through major U.S. home improvement retailers.
Though up year-over-year, September wholesale durable goods sales saw a considerable monthly decline. We break down the Census Bureau's latest monthly Wholesale Trade Report here.
Three dissents underscored a shift toward less appetite for future cuts in 2026.
GEP’s newest volatility index shows spare capacity widening across global supply chains — with North America seeing the steepest pullback. Manufacturers are delaying orders ahead of a key tariff ruling, reinforcing a buyer’s market heading into 2026. Here's a breakdown of the data and analysis of what it means for distributors.
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The distributor posted its fifth straight month of double-digit daily sales gains despite a soft demand backdrop and topped analysts’ expectations, powered by acceleration in heavy manufacturing.
November's issue contains articles that cover Motion's "Shark Tank" for technology investment; How agentic AI could transform procurement and supplier onboarding; what Amazon Business' Gen-AI tools mean for distributors; Optimas Solutions' growth path; our research on the industry's top concerns entering 2026 and what distributors are spending on eCommerce; and more.
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The association says the state’s law is driving unexpected and unsustainable costs for businesses across the interstate supply chain.
