The water infrastructure products distributor reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook after 1Q net income climbed nearly 8% despite flat year-over-year sales.
Core & Main Posts Flat 1Q Sales as Margins Expand Read More »
Amazon’s latest ASCS expansion gives businesses access to LTL freight for shipments to warehouses, distribution centers and retail partners — further positioning Amazon as a full-service logistics provider.
Amazon Expands its Supply Chain Services with LTL Freight for All Businesses Read More »
Surging energy prices continue to skew top-line CPI results, while core inflation trailed market expectations and decelerated month-over-month. Get the key numbers and charts here.
Energy Continues to Drive Consumer Inflation in May Alongside Core Uptick Read More »
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Sales continue to outpace inventories as petroleum products saw another considerable monthly gain tied to the Iran war conflict, but to a much lesser degree than March. 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.
U.S. Wholesale Sales Post More Strong Growth in April, Inventories Slow Read More »
The tuck-in deal expands ABC Supply Interiors’ Milwaukee-area presence and adds its eighth Wisconsin location for that business unit formerly known as L&W Supply.
ABC Supply Interiors Acquires Wallboard Inc. in WI Read More »
Platte River’s investment in Tallman adds a distributor of lineman tools, utility equipment and services to the firm’s industrial portfolio.
Platte River Equity Acquires Utility & Linework Distributor Tallman Equipment Read More »
As the MRO, PPE and industrial safety distribution unit of Total Safety, TSSS operates 13 distribution centers and 20 on-site customer stores.
Mill Point Capital to Acquire Total Safety Supplies & Solutions Read More »
Wesco’s new Pro A/V Services suite follows its March managed services launch, underscoring the distributor’s push to scale service-led offerings alongside its core electrical distribution business.
Wesco Adds Pro A/V Services Suite for Integrators Read More »
Monthly orders unsurprisingly fell from March’s surprising surge, with momentum seen in the sector’s largest customer group — machine shops — while orders from aerospace manufacturers indicate investment in less sophisticated technology.
U.S. Metalworking Machinery Fell in April, but YoY and YTD Figures Remain Robust Read More »
Beverage alcohol distributor Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is reportedly preparing to update its name as it expands further into beer, RTDs and non-alcoholic products.
Southern Glazer’s Set for Name Change as Product Mix Expands Read More »
Resideo filed an amended Form 10 for its planned ADI Global Distribution spin-off and scheduled investor days for both standalone businesses. Here’s the latest.
Resideo Says ADI Spin-Off On Track for Late Summer, Gives 2Q26 Outlook Read More »
The automation, fluid power and controls distributor expanded its New England presence with the acquisition of Industrial Automation Supply, following a newly-leased Pennsylvania facility that will support manufacturing and distribution growth.
Airline Hydraulics Makes Acquisition in Maine, Adds Large Pennsylvania Facility Read More »
As the irrigation and landscape supplies distributor transitions to a new CEO on July 1, it will also have financial, sales & marketing and landscape products leadership.
Ewing Outdoor Supply Names New CFO, Sales & Marketing Leader Read More »
The monthly durable goods increase was its best since May 2025, largely driven by transportation equipment and nondefense aircraft. Get our full breakdown of the data here.
U.S. Durable Goods Orders Jump 8.0% in April, but Core Goods Slide Read More »
It was the company’s 11th straight month of double-digit daily sales growth year-over-year as nearly every key sales metric improved sequentially. We provide a full breakdown of Fastenal’s May sales numbers here and the context around them.
Metrics: Inside Fastenal’s Continued Outperformance in May Read More »
It gives the auto parts distributor a direct presence in Canada and expands its North American aftermarket footprint.
Mighty Distributing System Acquires PREMA Canada Read More »
It’s just the latest service-side acquisition for BFS.
Builders FirstSource Acquires Construction Finishing Installer in Boise Read More »
Same-day sales were up by 4.5% vs. March, with major variation between warmer/cooler regions.
HARDI Distributors’ Sales Growth Subdued in April Read More »
Acquired by HD in late 2023, Construction Resources has expanded its surfaces distribution footprint in the U.S. Southeast by adding a natural stone and quartz provider.
Home Depot-Owned Construction Resources Acquires Luxury Stone Distributor Vitoria Read More »
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