November U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Down 14% Month-to-Month
The report showed that November was also down considerably year-over-year.
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Amazon Exiting Quebec: To Close 7 Warehouses, Lay Off Nearly 2,000
Amazon’s decision to close Quebec warehouses and facilities has drawn reactions from the Canadian government and unions.
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Leading Economic Index Fell 1.3% Over 2nd Half of 2024
The Conference Board’s LEI six-month and 12-month growth rates were less negative than earlier in 2024, while the CEI pointed to positive current economic growth despite a December downtick.
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Home Depot Partners with DoorDash, Uber Eats to Expand Delivery
The Home Depot partnered with the delivery apps to provide customers with faster, on-demand delivery of home improvement products.
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Building Controls & Solutions Acquires Control Stop in NC
Control Stop is a distributor of building automation and components based in Charlotte, NC.
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F.W. Webb Inks Partnership to Tackle Skills Gap
The partnership with Bring Back the Trades aims at addressing developing strategies to secure a sustainable future for the industry.
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HARDI Distributors’ See Modest Revenue Dip in November
November sales decreased slightly, following an 11% increase in October.
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MDM’s Tom Gale Joins Stellar Industrial Supply’s Board of Directors
The longtime MDM steward brings 40 years of industry research experience and perspective to the innovative industrial distributor.
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Dutch Tools Supplier Sonic Group Acquires North American Distribution Partner
Alabama-based Sonic Tools is a distributor of professional tools and storage solutions serving industries such as manufacturing and automotive repair.
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Supreme Court Sides with Food Distributor in Outside Sales Exemption Dispute
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of Baltimore, MD-based food distributor EMD Sales and its interpretation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. We break down what this means for the industry.
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December U.S. Housing Starts Jump 16%, but Still Trail YoY
The report shows a decline in building permits and housing completions compared to December 2023.
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3M Safety & Industrial Sales Accelerate in 4Q
The company reported modest overall 4Q sales and profit growth that outpaced a decline in full-year sales.
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IMF Sharply Rises 2025 U.S. Growth Forecast
The IMF raised its 2025 U.S. growth forecast, while global inflation is expected to ease, and growth remains stable across most economies.
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Threadline Products Acquires Former Atlantic Fasteners/Würth Location in NC
The new facility enable a dual-location strategy which will enhance delivery and support for customers in Eastern NC and the Greater DC area.
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Labeled a Distributor, Amazon Given Hazardous Products Remediation Orders
The U.S. government issued a final order outlining plans for Amazon to follow.
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Essendant Teams with Rithum on Retail Commerce Fulfillment, Marketplace Integration
Rithum is a Georgia-based global commerce solutions provider that enables retailers and suppliers to deliver third-party commerce experiences.
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EMCOR to Acquire Miller Electric Company for $865M
Jacksonville, FL-based Miller Electric is a provider of electrical services expected to generate approximately $805 million in 2024 revenue.
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December U.S. Industrial Production Jumps as Boeing Strike Ends
December marked the first monthly increase since September, as output in most nondurable categories increased.
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Fastenal 2024 Sales Totaled $7.5B as Margin Flattened
The company ended the year with its worst daily sales growth month since mid-pandemic, though quarterly growth still accelerated. See our thorough breakdown of Fastenal’s full year, fourth quarter and December results.
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Cardinal Health to Add DC, Consolidate 2 Others in Fort Worth
The company said the new DC will support its at-Home Solutions business and improve the delivery of medical supplies to patients nationwide.
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