Year over year, orders were up 12.5%.

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Fasteners sales were up after seven consecutive flat or declining quarters.
Inventories were up 1.1% from February 2024.
The acquisition extends the company’s reach in Nevada.
The newly formed brand will represent over $1.2 billion in sales.
Steven Guidry will take on the role.
R.S. Hughes taps John Mathis to leadership role.
Don Sarno, Senior VP of Sonepar, discusses how distributors can drive real value from AI.
Jody Brannock replaces Matt Eddleman, who retired.
MSC’s first-half sales were down 3.7%.
A 10% tariff on goods coming into the U.S. goes into effect April 5, 2025.
The company expands its footprint on Long Island.
The company expands its presence in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
The new company will offer a broad automotive aftermarket catalog.
Spending ticked up across all categories.
The sector had expanded in January and February.
CK Supply expands welding and gas offerings and adds retail location.
Abhi Singh will step into the role.
Jonathan Greene will succeed CIO.
eCommerce is only the beginning.