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Home Depot Appoints Former Ford AI Executive Fran Bell as CTO
Home Depot CEO Ted Decker said Bell’s experience in data and AI will support efforts to improve customer experience and streamline operations.
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QXO Completes $2.25 Billion Kodiak Deal, Expands into Lumber Distribution
The transaction positions QXO to scale in a fragmented sector where consolidation has accelerated, particularly across lumber and building materials (LBM).
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Sysco-Restaurant Depot Deal Puts AI, Data Strategy at Center of Omnichannel Expansion
AI is more likely to support sales productivity and customer insight over time than to serve as a central pillar of the transaction at closing.
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ASA: Distributor Sales Growth Holds in February as Economic Risks Build
The report reflects a distribution sector that continues to expand but is encountering growing headwinds tied to the broader economy.
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Sysco to Acquire Restaurant Depot in $29.1 Billion Deal, Expanding into Cash-and-Carry Segment
The acquisition combines Sysco’s contract-based delivery network with Restaurant Depot’s warehouse model, which allows customers to purchase products on demand.
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Amazon, Tech Platforms Push Agentic Commerce
One of the most significant recent developments comes from Amazon, which has expanded several AI-based shopping features designed to automate parts of the purchasing process.
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BlueLinx Expands Internal AI Tools as Digital Transformation Accelerates
What began as a limited AI pilot has evolved into a broader internal rollout.
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DNOW Speeds Up Merger Savings Plan While Focused on Software Integration
The combined company is emphasizing markets beyond upstream oil and gas, including gas utilities, midstream infrastructure, and data centers.
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Congress Debates Federal AI Framework as Distributors Face Regulatory Patchwork
With no federal statute enacted, states have moved aggressively.
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Fastenal Names a CEO in 2026 in Line with Succession Plan
Longtime CEO Daniel Florness will step aside next summer.