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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.
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Wholesale Sales Remain Steady, But Warnings Signs Flash
U.S. wholesale sales grew 0.3% in June compared to May.
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June Durable Goods Orders Show Broad Growth, but Outlook is Muted
Total durable goods shipments increased by 0.5% in June over May.
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Four ‘Practical and Tactical’ AI Takeaways for Distributors
To win at AI-driven commerce, distributors must help buyers’ AI agents find what they need.
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Tariff Impacts Show Up in Economic Data as Companies Respond
Distributors and other companies should plan on higher prices as a result of tariffs.
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How the ‘Big, Beautiful’ Tax-and-Spending Bill will Affect Distributors
Some distributors will win and others will lose in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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Fastenal’s Q2 Sales Rise 8.6% as Quarterly Revenue Tops $2 Billion
Fastenal said the pace of price increases accelerated throughout the April-to-June quarter and current prices are now about 3% higher than a year ago.