The long-delayed government figures showed that unemployment continued to rise despite broader job gains. See the key figures here for both overall unemployment and how wholesale trade fared in October and November.
U.S. Unemployment at Highest in Over 4 Years; Wholesale Trade Holds Mostly Steady Read More »
The building materials distributor will have a new CCO on Jan. 6
BlueLinx Announces Chief Commercial Officer Transition Read More »
Wholesale durable goods sales were up double digits YoY and net profits actually improved modestly, but operating income fell by low-single digits.
3Q U.S. Wholesale Trade Sales Up 6.5% YoY, Operating Profits Slide Read More »
He’s been the chairman of XPO since its founding in 2011, followed by spinoff GXO in 2021.
Brad Jacobs Stepping Down from XPO & GXO to Focus More on QXO Read More »
The new appointee will lead the company’s global legal function and oversee compliance and strategic business development initiatives.
Parts Town Unlimited Adds Chief Legal Officer to Leadership Team Read More »
ACME Construction Supply and Professional Contractor Supply will join the buying group Jan. 1.
AD Expands in Construction Market with 2 New Distributor Members Read More »
The FTC says combining Henkel’s Loctite brand with Liquid Nails would eliminate head-to-head competition between the two largest construction adhesive brands sold through major U.S. home improvement retailers.
FTC Sues to Block Henkel’s Liquid Nails Acquisition Read More »
The partnership will make it easier for technicians and service providers to identify and purchase parts for warranty jobs.
Appliance Parts Distributor Marcone Teams with Field Service Software Provider Read More »
Bryce Koch joins mSupply to focus on the distributor’s digital ecosystem while providing strategic, customer-first direction for its marketing and eCommerce teams.
New Digital Platform Leader at mSupply Read More »
The port’s leadership will shape the agenda, on everything from technology deployment to cargo visibility, at one of the nation’s gateways for trans-Pacific trade.
Port of Long Beach Names New CEO Read More »
Though up year-over-year, September wholesale durable goods sales saw a considerable monthly decline. We break down the Census Bureau’s latest monthly Wholesale Trade Report here.
U.S. Wholesale Sales Slumped to End Q3, but Inventories Rebounded Read More »
Three dissents underscored a shift toward less appetite for future cuts in 2026.
Fed Makes 3rd Straight Quarter-Point Rate Cut but Signals Hesitancy Ahead Read More »
The acquisition strengthens VAD’s value-added solutions portfolio and footprint across the Midwest.
Hose & Rubber Products Distributor VAD Acquires LTL Supply Read More »
Prodigy is a specialty distributor of plasma derivatives, specialty drugs and vaccines based in Shreveport, LA.
Morris & Dickson to Acquire Fellow Pharma Distributor Prodigy Health Read More »
Solve continues to expand through acquisition, completing its fourth deal since October.
Solve Industrial Motion Acquires Drive Belts Maker in Iowa Read More »
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.
Data: North American Manufacturers Pull Back on Orders Ahead of Tariff Ruling Read More »
Berkshire Partners joins H. I. G. Capital as investors in the business.
United Flow Technologies Secures New Private Investment Read More »
Despite soft residential demand the company reaffirmed its full year outlook.
Core & Main 3Q Sales Decelerate Further Amid Soft Market Read More »
Two leaders will retire while four execs are promoted to vice president.
Graybar to Make Series of Leadership Succession Moves Read More »
Residential sales for the quarter were challenged while non-residential sales in the U.S. rose 11%.
Ferguson Logs 5% Sales Growth, Double-Digit NonRes Gains and an Acquisition Read More »
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