The proposed settlement addresses alleged price discrimination favoring large retail chains and provides payments to smaller competitors for future violations. It follows September’s separate $12.5 million resolution of a federal bribery investigation.
Southern Glazer’s Agrees to 6-Year Pricing Restrictions in FTC Settlement Read More »
Transportation equipment drove the modest August decline, while core capital goods orders strengthened. See our breakdown of how orders changed MoM and YoY by product category.
U.S. Durable Goods Orders Slip 0.1% in August, Core Gains 1.6% Read More »
The beverage alcohol distributor completed its purchase of RNDC’s 17-state control business and agreed to acquire a longtime Massachusetts distributor, expanding its national reach and New England beer portfolio.
Martignetti Expands to 20 States with RNDC Deal, Plans Girardi Acquisition Read More »
Pritzker Private Capital is reportedly exploring a sale of Energy Distribution Partners that could value the propane and light fuels distributor at more than $1 billion. Here’s what we know.
Report: Pritzker Weighs Potential $1B-Plus Sale of Propane Distributor EDP Read More »
The combustion products distributor is adding Honeywell flame monitoring products through the acquisition of Texas-based AFM, with plans to consolidate operations at its Indianapolis location.
Master Distributor KromAmericas Makes First Acquisition with American Flame Monitoring Read More »
The corrugated packaging products distributor’s fourth acquisition announcement of 2026 adds an Illinois manufacturer for its 49th transaction since 1998 and second in the Chicago area.
SupplyOne Adds Packaging Design Corp. in Chicago Expansion Read More »
A company veteran will succeed Louis St-Laurent as CEO in early 2027. The appointment follows other leadership changes earlier this year and an acquisition this past June.
The Master Group Promotes CFO to President, Sets 2027 CEO Succession Read More »
Formerly known as Marcone Group, the HVAC, plumbing and appliances distributor has a new president following a string of other leadership appointments over the past two years.
mSupply Promotes CCO to Company President Read More »
New research examines how wholesalers use eCommerce to capture orders, attract customers and reactivate dormant accounts. The findings show substantial gaps in online order values and offer benchmarks for assessing digital sales performance.
Data: Distributor Websites Win Accounts, Trail Reps on Order Value Read More »
Nonresidential consturction hit a 15-month high, powered by data center-led office spending. Get the key figures and charts here.
August U.S. Construction Spending Unexpectedly Jumps Read More »
The topline reading showed a modest downtick month-over-month, with the indexes for production and inventories showing notable declines while prices jumped and new orders improved. Get all the key figures and ISM survey commentary here.
ISM PMI Holds Steady as New Orders Improve & Prices Jump Read More »
The deal is EMS’s eighth under Wynnchurch Capital’s ownership and adds a distributor serving contractors, manufacturers, dealers and builders across the Southeast, Caribbean and Latin America.
EMS Acquires Fellow Aluminum Protection Products Distributor in Florida Read More »
Wesco, TD Synnex and Performance Food Group earned spots on Fortune’s expanded ranking recognizing AI implementation and business impact. The recognition puts distribution’s AI progress in the spotlight and offers a timely connection to NAW’s latest industry research.
Wesco Leads Distributor Trio on Fortune’s AIQ 75 Ranking Read More »
The U.S. economy grew faster in the second quarter than initially reported, supported by consumer spending, investment and exports. Growth still slowed from an upwardly revised first-quarter pace. Get the key data, charts and analysis here.
Final Estimate: U.S. 2Q GDP Revised Up to 2.2% Growth Read More »
The Pennsylvania-based company’s family of brands spans fluid power, automation, compressed air and related industrial services.
Industrial Distributor The Conrad Company Privately Acquired by Incline Read More »
The eCommerce-based provider of fasteners and engineering components has established an Indianapolis distribution center and tapped an industry veteran to lead its U.S. business.
U.K.-Based Fasteners Distributor Accu Establishes First U.S. Hub in Indianapolis Read More »
NAW filed a reply supporting its request for a preliminary injunction against Colorado’s EPR law, arguing that the state has not answered its core constitutional claims over CAA membership, oversight, fee-setting and distributor burdens.
NAW’s Colorado EPR Challenge Enters Next Court Phase Read More »
Clorox Purell ProCare brings CloroxPro and acquired GOJO under one professional health and hygiene business, pairing a broader product portfolio with a unified sales, service and distributor network.
Clorox Combines Professional, Purell Businesses in New B2B Platform Read More »
The combination will unite two major North American equipment dealer associations under the AED name, bringing together advocacy, education, workforce development, research and member services spanning agriculture, construction, industrial, forestry and outdoor power markets.
NAEDA, AED Plan January Merger to Unite Equipment Dealer Associations Read More »
Rexel’s $1.4 billion deal for GCG would add more than $1.1 billion in annual revenue and deepen its exposure to data centers, utilities, communications and other critical infrastructure markets, extending an aggressive 2026 acquisition push. Get all the details and context here.
Rexel to Acquire GCG in $1.4B Specialty Infrastructure Expansion Read More »
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