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MSC Industrial Posts Stronger Q3 as Sales, Profit rise on Improving Industrial Demand
For the first nine months of fiscal 2026, MSC generated net sales of $2.931 billion, an increase of 5.0% from $2.791 billion during the same period last year.
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Parts Town Acquires 86 Repairs to Expand Technology and Equipment Service Capabilities
More than 2,000 restaurant operators use the 86 Repairs platform to manage equipment repairs and maintenance, according to the company.
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NetPlus Survey Shows Industrial Distributors Expect Strong Growth Through 2026
The survey of 122 distributor members, conducted in April, found that 65% reported first-quarter sales increased at least 3% from a year earlier.
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UNFI Expands AI-Powered Fleet Safety Technology Across Transportation Network
Through May, on-time deliveries increased by more than 4% compared with the same period a year earlier, while average miles driven per delivery declined by nearly 5%.
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IDI Acquires Design North Supply to Expand Northwest Distribution Network
The transaction continues a broader pattern of consolidation in specialty building products distribution as distributors expand into new geographic markets and add specialized product capabilities to support contractors
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Higharc Brings AI Estimating to Building Materials Distribution in US LBM Partnership
The announcement reflects a broader trend across wholesale distribution as companies deploy AI to automate estimating, quoting and other document-intensive workflow
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Applied AI for Distributors Keynote Takeaways: Execution Is Replacing Experimentation
Just a year ago, many distributors were asking where AI might fit into their businesses. At Distribution Strategy Group’s Applied AI for Distributors conference held June 23-25 in Rosemont, Ill., that question was absent.
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QXO Secures Stockholder Approval for TopBuild Acquisition as Building Products Consolidation Accelerates
The transaction marks another significant step in the consolidation of the North American building products distribution industry and expands QXO’s position in the market.
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HVAC Distributors, Contractor Groups Sue EPA Over Refrigerant Rule
The groups also argue the rule could reduce refrigerant availability for other markets, including residential air conditioning and heat pumps, by increasing demand for a shrinking supply of hydrofluorocarbons.
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Early Import Surge Tightens Ocean Capacity, Raising Costs for Distributors
Retailers and distributors are frontloading inventory ahead of potential tariff changes, fuel price volatility, and peak-season surcharges.