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Amazon–Perplexity Showdown Signals a Turning Point for Distributors
The outcome may determine if distributors keep their direct line to customers.
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U.S. Manufacturing Holds Firm in October, But Confidence Cracks Under Tariff Pressure
S&P Global said many manufacturers cited tariff exposure, fluctuating input costs, and election-year uncertainty as key factors weighing on their outlook.
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Google Pushes Deeper into AI: How It Impacts Distributors
The front door to B2B buying and selling is being rebuilt.
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Amazon’s Agentic Commerce Push Redefines the Future of Wholesale Distribution
Amazon’s “agentic commerce” agenda signals the next transformation in digital distribution.
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Amazon Deploys AI Systems Blue Jay and Project Eluna to Reinvent Fulfillment
Amazon calls it a significant expansion of “physical AI.”
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Essendant Exits Office Supplies, Reinvents Itself for the Digital Age
The decision is part of a long-term strategy to concentrate resources on opportunity.
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Why Distributors Are Betting Big on Chief AI Officers
A chief AI officer signals that artificial intelligence is central to the company’s future.
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Wholesale Job Losses Weigh on August Employment Report
Wholesale trade, once a steady source of jobs tied to the flow of goods, is now contracting amid shifting demand and persistent cost pressures.
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Affiliated Distributors and The Commonwealth Group Announce Merger
Under the leadership transition, TCG president Mike Lepley will lead the combined PHCP business unit at AD, reporting to CEO Bill Weisberg.
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How Bay Fastenings Navigates Tariff Pressures with Strategic Inventory
Rather than implementing across-the-board increases, Bay evaluates each product line based on tariff exposure and market conditions.