Amazon Debuts LTL Service in U.S.
The addition of less-than-truckload service means suppliers who sell through Amazon’s eCommerce platform have more inbound shipping options.
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Lawless Group Appoints Longtime Fastenal Veteran as Chief Sales Officer
Lawless Group has named a new Chief Sales Officer to lead sales strategy and drive growth across markets as of April 1.
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U.S. Consumer Sentiment Hits 2nd Lowest Point on Record Since 1952
U.S. consumer sentiment dropped drastically in April, marking its fourth straight monthly decline amid rising inflation concerns and economic uncertainty.
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Wholesale Inflation Unexpectedly Fell 0.4% in March Before Tariffs
The report showed that PPI fell in March, marking the first decline since October 2023 and below economists’ expectations of a rise.
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Fastenal Daily Sales Jump to 2-Year High in March; 1Q Margin Slips
Fastenal posted its strongest monthly sales growth since early 2023, with March daily sales surging year-over-year despite margin 1Q margin pressure. See our full breakdown of the company’s March and 1Q results.
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Consumer Inflation Cooled in March Ahead of Tariff Impacts
The report showed the first month-over-month decrease for overall consumer prices in nearly five years.
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Report: Amazon Eyes $15B Expansion of U.S. Warehouse Network
Pending partner investment, Amazon is considering expanding its U.S. warehouse network with new logistics facilities, focusing on delivery hubs and automated fulfillment centers.
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Ballymore Safety Acquires Materials Handling Supplier Valley Craft Industries
Minnesota-based Valley Craft is a manufacturer of materials handling, rum handling and storage solutions equipment.
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NorthWest Bearing & Industrial Supply Joins Power Heavy Duty Network
Oklahoma-based NorthWest Bearing & Industrial is an industrial supply store that serves customer from two locations in Woodward and El Reno.
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NIBCO Appoints Specialty & Retail Sales Leader
NIBCO promoted a new VP of Specialty and Retail Sales to lead combined channel efforts and drive growth.
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MDM Announces Inaugural “Industry Titans” and Recognition at SHIFT Conference
The designation recognizes a subset of MDM’s annual Top Distributors for maintaining their status at or near the top of their respective market year-after-year.
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Trump Pauses Reciprocal Tariffs, Except For ‘Retaliatory’ China
China faces a 125% tariff hike while Trump issues a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for most others. A 10% baseline tariff remains.
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City Electric Supply Appoints General Counsel for N.A.
The company promoted its Associate General Counsel to General Counsel for North America, where he will oversee legal operations, compliance and risk management.
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February Wholesale Sales Jump as Inventory/Sales Ratio Falls
The February report showed a strong increase in sales and inventories, reflecting positive growth across both durable and nondurable goods. Frontloading ahead of tariff impacts undoubtedly played a key factor.
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Continental Plans to Spin Off ContiTech
The company is aiming for a potential sale as part of a major restructuring to streamline operations and focus on tire manufacturing.
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Builders FirstSource Makes Acquisition in Nevada
Truckee Tahoe Lumber is a distributor of lumber, building materials, doors and hardware, serving customers across the Northern Sierra Nevada region.
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Baldor Specialty Foods Gets New President
The company appointed an FreshDirect veteran with experience in food retailing, operations and supply chain innovation to its top leadership.
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Foodservice Distributor CES Acquires Bolton & Hay in Des Moines
Bolton & Hay is a distributor of foodservice equipment, offering a range of products, including kitchen equipment and supplies.
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R.S. Hughes Announces Top Leadership Succession
R.S. Hughes announces the retirement of CEO Bill Matthews and the appointment of a new president who will report directly to the board.
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McNaughton-McKay Appoints Former AD Exec as Sales & Marketing Leader
The company appointed a new Executive VP of Sales & Marketing, with over 30 years of experience in electrical distribution and manufacturing.
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