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A new survey from the National Association of Waterfront Employers found U.S. ports will need $6.7 billion in cargo handling equipment investments through 2031, including more than 100 new ship-to-shore cranes, as operators look to modernize terminals and maintain supply chain competitiveness.
We kick off our new "The Hidden Majority" article series with one that focuses on the small- to mid-sized results from the latest Baird-MDM survey combined with our AI research from earlier this year. This piece explores why pricing and margin optimization remain the industry’s biggest untapped AI opportunity — especially for sub-$100M distributors.
Frontloading on petroleum products ahead of price shocks tied to the Iran war skewed the industry's overall figures, but here, view product vertical-specific figures for monthly and year-over-year sales, inventories and inventory/sales ratios pulled from the Census Bureau's latest wholesale trade report.
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Analysts from Jefferies cited increased branch foot traffic at a handful of major industrial distributors that correlates with demand optimism voiced in 1Q26 earnings calls.
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FedEx has partnered with reusable packaging provider Returnity to launch a collapsible, reusable shipping box designed for B2B shipments. Get the details here.
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.
SRS Distribution gained roofing share in a historically weak market as Home Depot’s Pro business outperformed DIY in Q4. From HD’s earnings call, we extract executive details shared on pricing strategy, GMS integration and cross-selling momentum across the company’s expanding contractor-focused offering.
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 115-page report is loaded with sector-specific stats and insight on the current U.S. wholesale distribution economic situation and revenue forecasts through 2026. Overall, it’s a comprehensive reference guide to the $8 trillion industry and its 19 different sectors.
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North American robot orders rose in the first half of 2025 as demand grew across sectors, with non-automotive industries and collaborative robots behind much of the momentum.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce emphasized that the cost may be significantly more depending on in some cases.
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