A person familiar with the deal told MDM that QXO is in talks with seven companies with between $1 billion and $20 billion in revenue. Get the details here.
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The electrical supplies distributor shot down a report by a French news group that the company is negotiating a buyout.
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You’ve seen our recaps of the top news, free articles, Premium articles and podcasts we’ve published this year (if not, you really should). Here, we take a comprehensive look at our key takeaways from 2025 across MDM’s various content forms.
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It ends a nearly 38-year run as a publicly traded company for ODP - the parent company of Office Depot and OfficeMax.
The company’s CEO says it enables greater flexibility for DSG to pursue growth opportunities.
Premium has always been the best of MDM's content offering, showcasing our exclusive research, market analysis, in-depth case study pieces and industry commentary. Here, see the best of our best of 2025, based on which articles were most-read and had the most value — judged by our editors.
The list of 200 included nearly two dozen wholesale distributors, and many of them are both MDM Top Distributors and members of NAW.
A monthly rebound in mining output powered the better-than-expected overall figure.
A long-delayed Commerce Department report showed that strong consumer spending powered acceleration in the July-September quarter.
It’s at least the third time Cintas has made a takeover offer, and this time it’s added a deal-break fee it would pay in case the transaction isn’t approved.
Whether you’re a fan or new to the MDM Podcast, discover the episodes that made waves this year with distributor interviews and insights.
Dan Florness has been with the company since 1996 and its CEO for the past nine-plus years.
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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.
