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Home Depot Pushes Back GMS Deal Deadline Amid Antitrust Review

The retailer last week withdrew and refiled its merger notice with the U.S. Department of Justice, resetting the antitrust review period until Aug. 22.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 14, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Applied Industrial Technologies Ends Fiscal 2025 on a High Note

For the full year, sales reached $4.56 billion, up 1.9% from $4.48 billion in fiscal 2024.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 14, 2025
Distribution Industry News

QXO Sales Surge After $10.6 Billion Beacon Acquisition

For the first six months of 2025, revenue totaled $1.92 billion, compared with $27.6 million in the first half of last year.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 14, 2025
Distribution Industry News

How Tariff Spikes Make Big MRO Distributors Change with The Times

Here’s a recap on how the biggest public distributors of industrial supplies and MRO products are dealing with the ever-changing conditions of industry tariffs.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 13, 2025
Distribution Industry News

LKQ Q2 Revenue Falls, Profit Rises as Parts Distributor Accelerates Overhaul

The company has eliminated 13,000 SKUs in Europe this year to reduce product complexity and is expanding its salvage business.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 13, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Cardinal Health Posts Flat Q4 Revenue but Raises 2026 Outlook

For the full fiscal year 2025, Cardinal Health’s revenue totaled $222.6 billion, down 2% from $226.8 billion in fiscal 2024.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 12, 2025
Distribution Industry News

CEO Confidence Surges in Q3 but Caution Lingers

The threat of a recession also eased, with only 36% of CEOs expecting one within 12 to 18 months.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 12, 2025
Distribution Industry News

ODP Faces Retail Headwinds in Q2 but Gains Ground in B2B and Hospitality

ODP’s business solutions division, which serves mid-sized and large companies, generated $859 million in revenue in the quarter, a 6% decline from last year.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 11, 2025
Distribution Industry News

BradyPLUS, Imperial Dade to Merge in Major JanSan and Foodservice Distribution Deal

Financial terms were not disclosed, and the transaction remains subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 11, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Graybar Posts a 10% Sales Increase for the First Six Months of 2025

Graybar’s robust performance was supported in part by ongoing upgrades to its operations, including an initial rollout of a new enterprise resource planning system.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 8, 2025
Distribution Industry News

McKesson Grows Q1 Revenue 23%, Lifts Outlook Despite Rite Aid Bankruptcy Drag

The U.S. pharmaceutical segment, McKesson’s largest, posted $90 billion in revenue, up 25% from a year earlier.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 8, 2025
Distribution Industry News

AI Order Automation Software Developer Conexiom Names a New CEO

The company has named Darren Bonnstetter as its new chief executive officer. He succeeds John McNeill, who is stepping down,
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 7, 2025
Distribution Industry News

DXP Enterprises Sees Strong Q2 Growth, Eyes More Deals Ahead

In the first half of the year, DXP generated $975.3 million in total sales, up 13.7% from $858.2 million in the prior year.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 7, 2025
Distribution Industry News

DNOW-MRC Global Merger Gains Momentum as Shareholders Prepare to Vote

While the merger took center stage, DNOW reported steady second-quarter and year-to-date financial results, reinforcing its ability to execute in a slower market environment.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 7, 2025
Distribution Industry News

U.S. Manufacturing Shrinks for Fifth Straight Month as Tariffs, Weak Demand Weigh on Industry

Lead times for capital expenditure fell to 173 days in July, while the average lead time for MRO supplies decreased to 44 days.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 6, 2025
2020 State of Distributor Marketing, Part 1: Distributors Struggle to Balance Digital with the Traditional
Distribution Industry News

Avnet Sees Signs of Recovery as Asia Sales Grow and Farnell Returns to Growth

For the full year, Avnet posted revenue of $22.2 billion, down from $23.8 billion last year.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 6, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Resideo Reports Good Q2 Revenue, Posts Net Loss Tied to Honeywell Deal

Revenue at ADI Global Distribution jumped 33% to $1.28 billion, driven by continued demand from commercial customers and contributions from the Snap One acquisition.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 6, 2025
Distribution Industry News

How Grainger Navigates Twisting and Turning Tariff Pressures

CEO D.G. Macpherson notes that Grainger’s global presence has been key to minimizing the risks associated with tariffs.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 5, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Ferguson Caps Fiscal Year with a Flurry of Acquisitions

“We invest in acquisitions with talented associates, unique product offerings, and established customer and manufacturer relationships,” said Ferguson CEO Kevin Murphy.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 5, 2025
With new products rolling out, a more streamlined operation, and demand building in key segments, the company believes it’s on track for a solid 2025.
Distribution Industry News

Henry Schein Sees Lower Profits in Q2 but Sticks to Full-Year Outlook

One bright spot was the company’s cloud-based technology services, which continued to grow steadily as more dental offices adopt modern practice management platforms.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 5, 2025
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