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Compact Equipment Gains Traction as Construction Buyers Shift Focus in Q2

FleetNow’s data also reveals that a sizable portion of buyers are considering shipping and financing options before making a purchase.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 18, 2025
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Distribution Industry News

BMD Launches Engineered Wood Distribution Hub in Southern California

The expansion reflects growing demand for engineered lumber in areas facing labor constraints and stricter building codes.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 18, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Cary Oil Expands Midwest and Southeast Footprint with Two Acquisitions

Founded in 1959, Cary Oil is a privately held fuel wholesaler operating in 21 states and distributes 1 billion gallons of fuel annually.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 18, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Schneider Electric Launches Zeigo Hub to Support Supply Chain Decarbonization

The platform includes an analytics engine that provides real-time visibility in supplier engagement and emissions data.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 17, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Snap-On Reports Flat Sales and Decline in Profits for Q2

For the first half of the year, Snap-On’s total sales were $2.33 billion, down slightly from $2.34 billion in the same period last year.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 17, 2025
Distribution Industry News

SupplyHouse Secures Investment from KKR

SupplyHouse has quickly grown to become a leader in the distribution of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical products, serving over 7 million customers.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 17, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Tariff Impacts Show Up in Economic Data as Companies Respond

Distributors and other companies should plan on higher prices as a result of tariffs.
  • Don Davis
  • July 16, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Daimler Truck’s ‘Stronger 2030’ Strategy Signals Major Supply Chain Shift for Distributors

For distributors across the trucking supply chain, the company’s “Stronger 2030” initiative signals both fresh opportunities and significant disruption.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 16, 2025
Distribution Industry News

UNFI Restores Operations After Cyberattack, Cuts Profit Outlook for Fiscal 2025

While the systems are back online, the attack took a toll on the company’s bottom line.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 16, 2025
How Fastenal is Outperforming the Market in 2020
Distribution Industry News

Fastenal Responds to Rising Tariffs with Supply Chain Shifts, Price Increases, and Digital Focus

CFO Sheryl Lisowski detailed a phased pricing strategy designed to offset tariff-related inflation.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 15, 2025
Distribution Industry News

ISA Names 2025–2026 Board of Directors to Steer Industrial Supply Sector Through Transition

The incoming board will help oversee the association’s strategy and programming during a period of ongoing structural and market shifts in the sector.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 15, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Border States to Deploy Blue Yonder Software at New Regional Distribution Center

The distribution center is designed to improve service levels and reduce delivery times through automation and centralized inventory management.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 14, 2025
How Fastenal is Outperforming the Market in 2020
Distribution Industry News

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.
  • Don Davis
  • July 14, 2025
Distribution Industry News

TopBuild to Acquire Progressive Roofing for $810 Million

TopBuild said the acquisition will be funded through a combination of cash on hand and its recently expanded credit facility.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 11, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Trinity Hunt Partners Launches National HVAC Distribution Platform with Blackhawk Supply

Blackhawk’s ecommerce-focused model and expansive parts catalog provide a competitive edge in meeting increasing demand for digital procurement solution.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 11, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Parts Town Unlimited Names New CEO and CFO as Longtime Leader Steps Aside

Bill Geary, formerly a senior executive at global distributor Wesco, will succeed Steve Snower as CEO.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 10, 2025
Distribution Industry News

QXO Names Former Kraft Heinz Executive as CIO to Lead Digital Transformation

At Kraft Heinz, Eric Nelson oversaw large-scale cloud migrations, developed enterprise-wide analytics platforms, and digitized core logistics operations.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 10, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Spartan Fastener Acquires American Jebco to Expand Specialty Product Capabilities

The acquisition, effective immediately, is intended to expand Spartan’s product portfolio and enhance its manufacturing capabilities.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 10, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Wholesale sales of durable goods tick up in May as inventories fall

Wholesale sales of durable goods tick up in May as inventories fall.
  • Don Davis
  • July 9, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Capstone Targets Southeast Expansion Amid Broader Push to Modernize Building Products Distribution

Capstone is making a long-term bet that it can succeed where others have struggled—by building an integrated distribution platform.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 9, 2025

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Distribution Industry News

Compact Equipment Gains Traction as Construction Buyers Shift Focus in Q2

FleetNow’s data also reveals that a sizable portion of buyers are considering shipping and financing options before making a purchase.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 18, 2025
variety-of-wood-flooring
Distribution Industry News

BMD Launches Engineered Wood Distribution Hub in Southern California

The expansion reflects growing demand for engineered lumber in areas facing labor constraints and stricter building codes.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 18, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Cary Oil Expands Midwest and Southeast Footprint with Two Acquisitions

Founded in 1959, Cary Oil is a privately held fuel wholesaler operating in 21 states and distributes 1 billion gallons of fuel annually.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 18, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Schneider Electric Launches Zeigo Hub to Support Supply Chain Decarbonization

The platform includes an analytics engine that provides real-time visibility in supplier engagement and emissions data.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 17, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Snap-On Reports Flat Sales and Decline in Profits for Q2

For the first half of the year, Snap-On’s total sales were $2.33 billion, down slightly from $2.34 billion in the same period last year.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 17, 2025
Distribution Industry News

SupplyHouse Secures Investment from KKR

SupplyHouse has quickly grown to become a leader in the distribution of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical products, serving over 7 million customers.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 17, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Tariff Impacts Show Up in Economic Data as Companies Respond

Distributors and other companies should plan on higher prices as a result of tariffs.
  • Don Davis
  • July 16, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Daimler Truck’s ‘Stronger 2030’ Strategy Signals Major Supply Chain Shift for Distributors

For distributors across the trucking supply chain, the company’s “Stronger 2030” initiative signals both fresh opportunities and significant disruption.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 16, 2025
Distribution Industry News

UNFI Restores Operations After Cyberattack, Cuts Profit Outlook for Fiscal 2025

While the systems are back online, the attack took a toll on the company’s bottom line.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 16, 2025
How Fastenal is Outperforming the Market in 2020
Distribution Industry News

Fastenal Responds to Rising Tariffs with Supply Chain Shifts, Price Increases, and Digital Focus

CFO Sheryl Lisowski detailed a phased pricing strategy designed to offset tariff-related inflation.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 15, 2025
Distribution Industry News

ISA Names 2025–2026 Board of Directors to Steer Industrial Supply Sector Through Transition

The incoming board will help oversee the association’s strategy and programming during a period of ongoing structural and market shifts in the sector.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 15, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Border States to Deploy Blue Yonder Software at New Regional Distribution Center

The distribution center is designed to improve service levels and reduce delivery times through automation and centralized inventory management.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 14, 2025
How Fastenal is Outperforming the Market in 2020
Distribution Industry News

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.
  • Don Davis
  • July 14, 2025
Distribution Industry News

TopBuild to Acquire Progressive Roofing for $810 Million

TopBuild said the acquisition will be funded through a combination of cash on hand and its recently expanded credit facility.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 11, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Trinity Hunt Partners Launches National HVAC Distribution Platform with Blackhawk Supply

Blackhawk’s ecommerce-focused model and expansive parts catalog provide a competitive edge in meeting increasing demand for digital procurement solution.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 11, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Parts Town Unlimited Names New CEO and CFO as Longtime Leader Steps Aside

Bill Geary, formerly a senior executive at global distributor Wesco, will succeed Steve Snower as CEO.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 10, 2025
Distribution Industry News

QXO Names Former Kraft Heinz Executive as CIO to Lead Digital Transformation

At Kraft Heinz, Eric Nelson oversaw large-scale cloud migrations, developed enterprise-wide analytics platforms, and digitized core logistics operations.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 10, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Spartan Fastener Acquires American Jebco to Expand Specialty Product Capabilities

The acquisition, effective immediately, is intended to expand Spartan’s product portfolio and enhance its manufacturing capabilities.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 10, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Wholesale sales of durable goods tick up in May as inventories fall

Wholesale sales of durable goods tick up in May as inventories fall.
  • Don Davis
  • July 9, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Capstone Targets Southeast Expansion Amid Broader Push to Modernize Building Products Distribution

Capstone is making a long-term bet that it can succeed where others have struggled—by building an integrated distribution platform.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 9, 2025

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Compact Equipment Gains Traction as Construction Buyers Shift Focus in Q2

FleetNow’s data also reveals that a sizable portion of buyers are considering shipping and financing options before making a purchase.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 18, 2025
variety-of-wood-flooring
Distribution Industry News

BMD Launches Engineered Wood Distribution Hub in Southern California

The expansion reflects growing demand for engineered lumber in areas facing labor constraints and stricter building codes.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 18, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Cary Oil Expands Midwest and Southeast Footprint with Two Acquisitions

Founded in 1959, Cary Oil is a privately held fuel wholesaler operating in 21 states and distributes 1 billion gallons of fuel annually.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 18, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Schneider Electric Launches Zeigo Hub to Support Supply Chain Decarbonization

The platform includes an analytics engine that provides real-time visibility in supplier engagement and emissions data.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 17, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Snap-On Reports Flat Sales and Decline in Profits for Q2

For the first half of the year, Snap-On’s total sales were $2.33 billion, down slightly from $2.34 billion in the same period last year.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 17, 2025
Distribution Industry News

SupplyHouse Secures Investment from KKR

SupplyHouse has quickly grown to become a leader in the distribution of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical products, serving over 7 million customers.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 17, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Tariff Impacts Show Up in Economic Data as Companies Respond

Distributors and other companies should plan on higher prices as a result of tariffs.
  • Don Davis
  • July 16, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Daimler Truck’s ‘Stronger 2030’ Strategy Signals Major Supply Chain Shift for Distributors

For distributors across the trucking supply chain, the company’s “Stronger 2030” initiative signals both fresh opportunities and significant disruption.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 16, 2025
Distribution Industry News

UNFI Restores Operations After Cyberattack, Cuts Profit Outlook for Fiscal 2025

While the systems are back online, the attack took a toll on the company’s bottom line.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 16, 2025
How Fastenal is Outperforming the Market in 2020
Distribution Industry News

Fastenal Responds to Rising Tariffs with Supply Chain Shifts, Price Increases, and Digital Focus

CFO Sheryl Lisowski detailed a phased pricing strategy designed to offset tariff-related inflation.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 15, 2025
Distribution Industry News

ISA Names 2025–2026 Board of Directors to Steer Industrial Supply Sector Through Transition

The incoming board will help oversee the association’s strategy and programming during a period of ongoing structural and market shifts in the sector.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 15, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Border States to Deploy Blue Yonder Software at New Regional Distribution Center

The distribution center is designed to improve service levels and reduce delivery times through automation and centralized inventory management.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 14, 2025
How Fastenal is Outperforming the Market in 2020
Distribution Industry News

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.
  • Don Davis
  • July 14, 2025
Distribution Industry News

TopBuild to Acquire Progressive Roofing for $810 Million

TopBuild said the acquisition will be funded through a combination of cash on hand and its recently expanded credit facility.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 11, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Trinity Hunt Partners Launches National HVAC Distribution Platform with Blackhawk Supply

Blackhawk’s ecommerce-focused model and expansive parts catalog provide a competitive edge in meeting increasing demand for digital procurement solution.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 11, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Parts Town Unlimited Names New CEO and CFO as Longtime Leader Steps Aside

Bill Geary, formerly a senior executive at global distributor Wesco, will succeed Steve Snower as CEO.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 10, 2025
Distribution Industry News

QXO Names Former Kraft Heinz Executive as CIO to Lead Digital Transformation

At Kraft Heinz, Eric Nelson oversaw large-scale cloud migrations, developed enterprise-wide analytics platforms, and digitized core logistics operations.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 10, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Spartan Fastener Acquires American Jebco to Expand Specialty Product Capabilities

The acquisition, effective immediately, is intended to expand Spartan’s product portfolio and enhance its manufacturing capabilities.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 10, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Wholesale sales of durable goods tick up in May as inventories fall

Wholesale sales of durable goods tick up in May as inventories fall.
  • Don Davis
  • July 9, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Capstone Targets Southeast Expansion Amid Broader Push to Modernize Building Products Distribution

Capstone is making a long-term bet that it can succeed where others have struggled—by building an integrated distribution platform.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 9, 2025
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