That momentum, however, is expected to be short-lived amid trade tensions.
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AD welcomed over 550 new members and reached record sales in the first quarter of 2025.
Acquisitions boosted top-line sales, while organic continued to slide.
The U.S. industrial health gauge retreated further into contraction, hampered by lower production and export orders.
The MRO distributor’s High-Touch Solutions segment logged a modest year-over-year sales decline, while Endless Assortment saw double digit growth.
It followed healthy growth of 2.4% in 4Q24.
The landmark acquisition cements QXO's presence as a major building materials distributor, and it's just getting started.
Alatex enhances IBC's presence in the Houston market, and Dutton’s product mix aligns with the buying group's supplier partners.
Less than one-fifth of respondents' expect economic conditions to improve over the next three months.
The electrical and PVF supplies distributor says its new McNaughton McKay Group branding brings its five subsidiary companies under a single, cohesive banner.
Based in Texas, Maverick Beverage is a distributor of wine and craft spirits, operating across six states with approximately 500 employees.
U.S. durable goods orders surged in March, far exceeding forecasts, driven by a jump in transportation equipment as firms rushed to beat potential tariffs.
Watsco reported softer first-quarter results as it navigates a product transition driven by new regulations impacting over half its sales, but showed healthy margin performance.
Uline is expanding its Reno presence with a new distribution center set to open in August, adding 25 jobs to meet growing demand.
TricorBraun appointed a well-known industry veteran to lead its global operations, succeeding Court Carruthers as he transitions to vice chair.
OmniCable opened a new facility in Buford, GA, consolidating two nearby locations to boost efficiency and better serve growing customer demand.
MDM won a Silver Azbee Award for its in-depth case study on Fastenal’s transformative shift to a digital-first distribution model, written by John Gunderson. It was the first feature in MDM's Case Study series, which continues to roll out new reports in 2025.
With 45 branches across 23 states, REW Materials is a distributor of interior and exterior building materials, offering both specialty and commodity products.
U.S. cutting tool consumption declined in February compared to both the previous month and the same month last year, reflecting ongoing market uncertainty.
