Don Davis
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C&S Wholesale Groceries completes SpartanNash acquisition
SpartanNash, which had been publicly traded before this deal, generates two-thirds of its revenue from its wholesale segment.
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Office Depot Parent Company to be Acquired by Private Equity Firm
As retail has declined, Office Depot has put an emphasis on its ODP Business Solutions.
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July Wholesale Sales Rise 1.4% after a Big June Revision
Inventories of wholesalers increased only 0.1% in July compared to the prior month.
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Leap Adds Another Distributor Partner in Deal with ABC Supply
Providers of customer relationship management (CRM) software for roofing contractors are making it easier for their clients to order directly from major distributors.
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AI Produces Quick Wins for Home Décor Distributor Howard Elliott
The ability of AI to recognize attributes in product images of 5,000 SKUs has played a part in making the ecommerce site easier.
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‘Steady’ HVAC Distribution Market Posts 3.3% Annual Growth in July
Shipments to HVAC distributors likely will be lower for the remainder of 2025.
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Tariff Uncertainty Keeps U.S. Manufacturing in the Doldrums
Manufacturing PMI ticks up in August but still shows contraction.
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Businesses Expect to Raise Prices Faster Because of Tariffs
U.S. companies on average expect to raise prices by 3.5% in the coming 12 months.
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July Durable Goods Orders Come in Higher Than Expected
New orders for durable goods, those designed to last at least three years, increased 1.1% in July over June when excluding transportation.
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How AI Helps a Distributor’s Reps Save Time on Tedious Tasks
Deploying AI technology that understands the words salespeople speak is key.