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Builders FirstSource Bets Big on Digital with a New Tech President

Gayatri Narayan’s arrival comes as Builders FirstSource pursues an ambitious target: generating $1 billion in digital sales.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 5, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Business Confidence Falls to Four-Year Low: What It Means for U.S. Distributors

The takeaway: while the U.S. distribution sector isn’t facing a collapse in demand, it is operating in a more cautious and less forgiving environment.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 5, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Brown-Forman Sales, Profit Slide in 2025 as Economic Pressures Mount

“To deliver organic growth in a year of softening demand is a testament to the strength of our team,” said CEO Lawson Whiting.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 5, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Manufacturing Slowdown Raises Red Flags for Distributors, Analysts Say

Major distribution-heavy sectors—such as transportation equipment, food and beverage, chemicals, and metals—continued to shrink.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 4, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Manufacturer Confidence Plunges, Signaling Tougher Times for Distributors

Just 55.4% of manufacturers reported a positive outlook in the National Association of Manufacturers’ (NAM) Q2 2025 Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 4, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Paceline Equity Backs Everflow Supplies, Installs New CEO to Fuel Growth

Founded in 2000, Everflow operates seven distribution centers across New Jersey, Texas, Georgia, Illinois, and Oklahoma.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 4, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Border States Breaks Ground on New Distribution Center to Anchor Regional Expansion

It is the first in a series of planned distribution hubs aimed at increasing logistics efficiency and strengthening Border States’ market position.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 4, 2025
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Ferguson Signals Brighter Construction Outlook and Stronger Sales

The U.S. market, which generates more than 95% of Ferguson’s total revenue, remained the primary growth driver.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 3, 2025
Distribution Industry News

US Foods Details Progress on Emissions and Product Sourcing

US Foods reduced injury and accident rates by 19% compared to 2023 and delivered 70,000 individual development opportunities.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 3, 2025
Distribution Industry News

New Survey Finds 42% of Distributors Lack Tariff Responses and Plans

While 35% of respondents are looking to reduce their reliance on Chinese suppliers, 20% plan to raise prices specifically on Chinese goods.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 3, 2025
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Distribution Industry News

Home Depot Names a New CIO Focused on AI and Contractors

A top priority for Angie Brown will be expanding AI applications across the enterprise to create faster and smarter customer experiences for Pro customers.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 2, 2025
Distribution Industry News

HVAC Distributor mSupply Opens New Distribution Center to Support National Growth

The Denver site launch follows the company’s recent rebranding from Marcone to mSupply, a move intended to reflect its expansion beyond appliance repair parts
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 2, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Parkland Seeks Shareholder Approval for $8 Billion Merger with Sunoco

The deal marks one of the largest energy mergers and signals Parkland’s transformation into a continental powerhouse.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 2, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Arrow Electronics Reinvents Itself as Strategic Partner and Faces Market Headwinds

Chief financial officer Raj Agrawal acknowledged that new U.S. tariffs could introduce added complexity to component sourcing and pricing.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Brown-Forman Reshapes U.S. Distribution Network and Strategic Growth Plans

The company announced a comprehensive overhaul of its distribution network, the first of its kind in over six decades.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Tariff Ruling Means Distributors Urged to Act Swiftly Amid Uncertainty

For U.S. distributors, this about-face is more than a legal technicality—it’s a major disruption to strategic plans that were already in motion.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

TransAxle to Cease Operations After 46 Years

Despite its longstanding presence and industry reputation, TransAxle was unable to secure a buyer to continue its operations.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Sonepar Appoints a President of Robertson Electric Amid Leadership Shifts in Canada

The leadership changes also include the departure of George McClean, former president of Sonepar Canada, who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Core & Main Advances Leadership Transition and Expansion

Core & Main operates more than 320 branches across the United States, providing essential products like pipes, hydrants, water meters, and stormwater systems.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 28, 2025
Distribution Industry News

White Cap Expands Midwest and Canadian Presence with Recent Acquisitions

The acquisition of AFS complements White Cap’s existing product portfolio, enabling the company to offer a wider range of solutions to customers.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 28, 2025

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Builders FirstSource Bets Big on Digital with a New Tech President

Gayatri Narayan’s arrival comes as Builders FirstSource pursues an ambitious target: generating $1 billion in digital sales.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 5, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Business Confidence Falls to Four-Year Low: What It Means for U.S. Distributors

The takeaway: while the U.S. distribution sector isn’t facing a collapse in demand, it is operating in a more cautious and less forgiving environment.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 5, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Brown-Forman Sales, Profit Slide in 2025 as Economic Pressures Mount

“To deliver organic growth in a year of softening demand is a testament to the strength of our team,” said CEO Lawson Whiting.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 5, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Manufacturing Slowdown Raises Red Flags for Distributors, Analysts Say

Major distribution-heavy sectors—such as transportation equipment, food and beverage, chemicals, and metals—continued to shrink.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 4, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Manufacturer Confidence Plunges, Signaling Tougher Times for Distributors

Just 55.4% of manufacturers reported a positive outlook in the National Association of Manufacturers’ (NAM) Q2 2025 Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 4, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Paceline Equity Backs Everflow Supplies, Installs New CEO to Fuel Growth

Founded in 2000, Everflow operates seven distribution centers across New Jersey, Texas, Georgia, Illinois, and Oklahoma.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 4, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Border States Breaks Ground on New Distribution Center to Anchor Regional Expansion

It is the first in a series of planned distribution hubs aimed at increasing logistics efficiency and strengthening Border States’ market position.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 4, 2025
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Ferguson Signals Brighter Construction Outlook and Stronger Sales

The U.S. market, which generates more than 95% of Ferguson’s total revenue, remained the primary growth driver.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 3, 2025
Distribution Industry News

US Foods Details Progress on Emissions and Product Sourcing

US Foods reduced injury and accident rates by 19% compared to 2023 and delivered 70,000 individual development opportunities.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 3, 2025
Distribution Industry News

New Survey Finds 42% of Distributors Lack Tariff Responses and Plans

While 35% of respondents are looking to reduce their reliance on Chinese suppliers, 20% plan to raise prices specifically on Chinese goods.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 3, 2025
news home depot
Distribution Industry News

Home Depot Names a New CIO Focused on AI and Contractors

A top priority for Angie Brown will be expanding AI applications across the enterprise to create faster and smarter customer experiences for Pro customers.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 2, 2025
Distribution Industry News

HVAC Distributor mSupply Opens New Distribution Center to Support National Growth

The Denver site launch follows the company’s recent rebranding from Marcone to mSupply, a move intended to reflect its expansion beyond appliance repair parts
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 2, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Parkland Seeks Shareholder Approval for $8 Billion Merger with Sunoco

The deal marks one of the largest energy mergers and signals Parkland’s transformation into a continental powerhouse.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 2, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Arrow Electronics Reinvents Itself as Strategic Partner and Faces Market Headwinds

Chief financial officer Raj Agrawal acknowledged that new U.S. tariffs could introduce added complexity to component sourcing and pricing.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Brown-Forman Reshapes U.S. Distribution Network and Strategic Growth Plans

The company announced a comprehensive overhaul of its distribution network, the first of its kind in over six decades.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Tariff Ruling Means Distributors Urged to Act Swiftly Amid Uncertainty

For U.S. distributors, this about-face is more than a legal technicality—it’s a major disruption to strategic plans that were already in motion.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

TransAxle to Cease Operations After 46 Years

Despite its longstanding presence and industry reputation, TransAxle was unable to secure a buyer to continue its operations.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Sonepar Appoints a President of Robertson Electric Amid Leadership Shifts in Canada

The leadership changes also include the departure of George McClean, former president of Sonepar Canada, who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Core & Main Advances Leadership Transition and Expansion

Core & Main operates more than 320 branches across the United States, providing essential products like pipes, hydrants, water meters, and stormwater systems.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 28, 2025
Distribution Industry News

White Cap Expands Midwest and Canadian Presence with Recent Acquisitions

The acquisition of AFS complements White Cap’s existing product portfolio, enabling the company to offer a wider range of solutions to customers.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 28, 2025

Recent Reports

2025 State of Technology in Distribution

From Silos to Synergy: Transforming B2B Distribution with Automation and Collaboration

Optimizing B2B eCommerce for Distributors: Strategies for Scalability, Supply Chain Visibility and Digital Integration

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2025 State of Distributor Profitability: Distributors’ Action Plan

Distribution Industry News

Builders FirstSource Bets Big on Digital with a New Tech President

Gayatri Narayan’s arrival comes as Builders FirstSource pursues an ambitious target: generating $1 billion in digital sales.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 5, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Business Confidence Falls to Four-Year Low: What It Means for U.S. Distributors

The takeaway: while the U.S. distribution sector isn’t facing a collapse in demand, it is operating in a more cautious and less forgiving environment.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 5, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Brown-Forman Sales, Profit Slide in 2025 as Economic Pressures Mount

“To deliver organic growth in a year of softening demand is a testament to the strength of our team,” said CEO Lawson Whiting.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 5, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Manufacturing Slowdown Raises Red Flags for Distributors, Analysts Say

Major distribution-heavy sectors—such as transportation equipment, food and beverage, chemicals, and metals—continued to shrink.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 4, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Manufacturer Confidence Plunges, Signaling Tougher Times for Distributors

Just 55.4% of manufacturers reported a positive outlook in the National Association of Manufacturers’ (NAM) Q2 2025 Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 4, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Paceline Equity Backs Everflow Supplies, Installs New CEO to Fuel Growth

Founded in 2000, Everflow operates seven distribution centers across New Jersey, Texas, Georgia, Illinois, and Oklahoma.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 4, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Border States Breaks Ground on New Distribution Center to Anchor Regional Expansion

It is the first in a series of planned distribution hubs aimed at increasing logistics efficiency and strengthening Border States’ market position.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 4, 2025
distribution

Ferguson Signals Brighter Construction Outlook and Stronger Sales

The U.S. market, which generates more than 95% of Ferguson’s total revenue, remained the primary growth driver.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 3, 2025
Distribution Industry News

US Foods Details Progress on Emissions and Product Sourcing

US Foods reduced injury and accident rates by 19% compared to 2023 and delivered 70,000 individual development opportunities.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 3, 2025
Distribution Industry News

New Survey Finds 42% of Distributors Lack Tariff Responses and Plans

While 35% of respondents are looking to reduce their reliance on Chinese suppliers, 20% plan to raise prices specifically on Chinese goods.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 3, 2025
news home depot
Distribution Industry News

Home Depot Names a New CIO Focused on AI and Contractors

A top priority for Angie Brown will be expanding AI applications across the enterprise to create faster and smarter customer experiences for Pro customers.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 2, 2025
Distribution Industry News

HVAC Distributor mSupply Opens New Distribution Center to Support National Growth

The Denver site launch follows the company’s recent rebranding from Marcone to mSupply, a move intended to reflect its expansion beyond appliance repair parts
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 2, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Parkland Seeks Shareholder Approval for $8 Billion Merger with Sunoco

The deal marks one of the largest energy mergers and signals Parkland’s transformation into a continental powerhouse.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 2, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Arrow Electronics Reinvents Itself as Strategic Partner and Faces Market Headwinds

Chief financial officer Raj Agrawal acknowledged that new U.S. tariffs could introduce added complexity to component sourcing and pricing.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Brown-Forman Reshapes U.S. Distribution Network and Strategic Growth Plans

The company announced a comprehensive overhaul of its distribution network, the first of its kind in over six decades.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Tariff Ruling Means Distributors Urged to Act Swiftly Amid Uncertainty

For U.S. distributors, this about-face is more than a legal technicality—it’s a major disruption to strategic plans that were already in motion.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

TransAxle to Cease Operations After 46 Years

Despite its longstanding presence and industry reputation, TransAxle was unable to secure a buyer to continue its operations.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Sonepar Appoints a President of Robertson Electric Amid Leadership Shifts in Canada

The leadership changes also include the departure of George McClean, former president of Sonepar Canada, who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Core & Main Advances Leadership Transition and Expansion

Core & Main operates more than 320 branches across the United States, providing essential products like pipes, hydrants, water meters, and stormwater systems.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 28, 2025
Distribution Industry News

White Cap Expands Midwest and Canadian Presence with Recent Acquisitions

The acquisition of AFS complements White Cap’s existing product portfolio, enabling the company to offer a wider range of solutions to customers.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 28, 2025
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