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All the latest reporting and analysis from Distribution Strategy Group.
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InstaLILY Hires Former Association Executive to Lead Distribution Expansion
In his new role, Adam Isenberg will lead InstaLILY’s engagement with distributors, deepen industry partnerships, and support the company’s continued expansion across the wholesale distribution market.
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DNOW Posts Strong Sales Growth in Q2 as U.S. Energy Demand Rebounds
For the first six months of 2026, revenue increased to $2.49 billion, up 102.9% from $1.23 billion a year earlier.
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US Foods Gains Ground With Independent Restaurants as Q2 Profit Climbs
The company said it continues to focus on independent restaurants, one of its fastest-growing customer segments, as part of its long-term strategy to gain market share.
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DXP Enterprises Posts Strong Q2 Growth, Expands Canadian Water Business with Mequipco Acquisition
Founded in 1974, Mequipco operates three locations serving British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. DXP financed the acquisition with cash and shares of common stock. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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White Cap Opens Pennsylvania Distribution Center to Expand Northeast Supply Chain
The new facility is part of White Cap’s continuing investment in its North American distribution network as the company expands capacity to support faster fulfillment and improve supply chain efficiency.
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Avnet Reports Record Fourth-Quarter Sales, Full-Year Growth as Electronics Demand Rebounds
For the fiscal year ending June 27, Avnet reported sales of $27.63 billion, up 24.5% from $22.20 billion in fiscal 2025.
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Hillman Acquires Kanebridge for $315 Million to Expand Industrial Fastener Distribution
The acquisition marks Hillman’s first major expansion into the U.S. master distribution market for industrial fasteners.
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BlueLinx Gains Market Share Through Specialty Products, Supplier Partnerships and Digital Transformation
BlueLinx’s strategy centers on expanding its higher-margin specialty products business while reducing its dependence on more volatile commodity building materials.
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Global Industrial Deepens Customer Integration Strategy to Fuel Growth
A centerpiece of the company’s strategy is expanding its e-procurement capabilities as more organizations automate purchasing.
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Grainger Strategy Shifts Toward Data Centers, Customer Productivity and Distribution Network Expansion
Grainger said MRO demand strengthened across every major customer segment during the quarter, with manufacturing, government, contractors, and retail all contributing to growth.