In January and February alone, distributors announced 44 deals—22 per month—across sectors from construction materials and electrical parts to janitorial goods and foodservice.
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While the housing market remains under pressure from high mortgage rates and soft remodeling activity, BlueLinx sees reason for optimism moving forward.
Schneider Electric’s investment will have a direct impact on its distribution network, which is essential for delivering a range of products.
Gayatri Narayan’s arrival comes as Builders FirstSource pursues an ambitious target: generating $1 billion in digital sales.
The takeaway: while the U.S. distribution sector isn’t facing a collapse in demand, it is operating in a more cautious and less forgiving environment.
“To deliver organic growth in a year of softening demand is a testament to the strength of our team,” said CEO Lawson Whiting.
Major distribution-heavy sectors—such as transportation equipment, food and beverage, chemicals, and metals—continued to shrink.
Just 55.4% of manufacturers reported a positive outlook in the National Association of Manufacturers’ (NAM) Q2 2025 Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey.
Founded in 2000, Everflow operates seven distribution centers across New Jersey, Texas, Georgia, Illinois, and Oklahoma.
It is the first in a series of planned distribution hubs aimed at increasing logistics efficiency and strengthening Border States’ market position.
The U.S. market, which generates more than 95% of Ferguson’s total revenue, remained the primary growth driver.
US Foods reduced injury and accident rates by 19% compared to 2023 and delivered 70,000 individual development opportunities.
While 35% of respondents are looking to reduce their reliance on Chinese suppliers, 20% plan to raise prices specifically on Chinese goods.
A top priority for Angie Brown will be expanding AI applications across the enterprise to create faster and smarter customer experiences for Pro customers.
The Denver site launch follows the company’s recent rebranding from Marcone to mSupply, a move intended to reflect its expansion beyond appliance repair parts
The deal marks one of the largest energy mergers and signals Parkland’s transformation into a continental powerhouse.
Chief financial officer Raj Agrawal acknowledged that new U.S. tariffs could introduce added complexity to component sourcing and pricing.
The company announced a comprehensive overhaul of its distribution network, the first of its kind in over six decades.
For U.S. distributors, this about-face is more than a legal technicality—it’s a major disruption to strategic plans that were already in motion.
Despite its longstanding presence and industry reputation, TransAxle was unable to secure a buyer to continue its operations.