The agreement, unanimously approved by both companies’ boards of directors, significantly expands Home Depot’s footprint in professional-grade distribution.
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AI not as a one-time deployment but as a living system that demands constant management.
Artificial intelligence is no longer an abstract concept for wholesale distributors.
The new megahub is part of a broader initiative to consolidate Stellantis’ U.S. parts operations and upgrade logistics infrastructure.
For the quarter ending May 31, TD SYNNEX posted revenue of $14.95 billion, up 7.2% from the same period a year ago.
Artificial intelligence is entering a new era of widespread adoption in wholesale distribution, said Jonathan Bein, co-founder and managing partner of Distribution Strategy Group.
Both companies cited strategic synergies as a core rationale for the deal, including overlapping yet complementary distribution networks and procurement cost reduction.
Tavoron operates in nine U.S. states and parts of Canada, serving industries including manufacturing, logistics, and energy.
Kelleher’s appointment signals GXO’s continued push into high-tech logistics—an area increasingly relevant to B2B distributors under pressure to modernize.
Winsupply expects its Local Companies to drive significant growth, reaching $8.3 billion in sales by the end of fiscal year 2026.
Companies are already realizing gains from AI, including improved operational efficiency (47%) and financial savings (44%).
GMS acknowledged receipt of the bid late Wednesday and said its board of directors will review the proposal in consultation with advisors.
Among the most anticipated sessions are two back-to-back panel discussions exploring both the strategic and operational sides of AI adoption in the sector.
For the full fiscal year, GMS reported flat revenue of $5.51 billion, up just 0.2% from the prior year.
For Warshauer, joining Rexel offers greater operational scale without sacrificing its regional identity.
Topics range from embedding AI in logistics to transforming HR and avoiding common pitfalls.
Frost brings more than 30 years of experience in the swimming pool industry and serves as chair-elect of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance.
Oneok previously expanded its midstream footprint with the $28 billion acquisition of Magellan Midstream Partners in 2023.
The announcement follows Boise Cascade’s first quarter financial performance, which showed a year-over-year decline due to weaker housing starts.
Medline, one of the largest privately held distributors of medical-surgical supplies, has signed deals with two regional healthcare providers.