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Distribution Industry News

U.S. Manufacturers Stay Optimistic Despite Labor Shortages and Tariffs

Companies are already realizing gains from AI, including improved operational efficiency (47%) and financial savings (44%).
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 19, 2025
Distribution Industry News

QXO Makes $5 Billion Cash Offer for Building Products Distributor GMS

GMS acknowledged receipt of the bid late Wednesday and said its board of directors will review the proposal in consultation with advisors.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 19, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Standard Motor Products Opens New National Distribution Hub

The new larger distribution center will integrate advanced distribution technologies, including a mechanized material handling system designed to improve logistics capabilities.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 19, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Applied AI for Distributors: Panels Dive into Human-Machine Collaboration and Practical Impact

Among the most anticipated sessions are two back-to-back panel discussions exploring both the strategic and operational sides of AI adoption in the sector.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 18, 2025
Distribution Industry News

GMS Profit Drops as Construction Slows, Eyes Stability in 2026

For the full fiscal year, GMS reported flat revenue of $5.51 billion, up just 0.2% from the prior year.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 18, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Rexel USA to Acquire Warshauer Electric Supply to Expand its Northeast U.S. Base

For Warshauer, joining Rexel offers greater operational scale without sacrificing its regional identity.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 18, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Keynoters Will Focus on Practical Strategies at Applied AI for Distributors Conference

Topics range from embedding AI in logistics to transforming HR and avoiding common pitfalls.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 17, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Heritage Pool Supply Names Industry Veteran Scott Frost President

Frost brings more than 30 years of experience in the swimming pool industry and serves as chair-elect of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 17, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Oneok Takes Full Ownership of Delaware Basin JV in $940 Million Deal

Oneok previously expanded its midstream footprint with the $28 billion acquisition of Magellan Midstream Partners in 2023.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 17, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Boise Cascade Appoints Division Manufacturing Chief as Housing Market Slows

The announcement follows Boise Cascade’s first quarter financial performance, which showed a year-over-year decline due to weaker housing starts.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 16, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Medline Inks Contracts with a Pair of Enterprise Healthcare Systems

Medline, one of the largest privately held distributors of medical-surgical supplies, has signed deals with two regional healthcare providers.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 16, 2025
Distribution Industry News

BradyPLUS Acquires Biloxi Paper to Bolster Gulf Coast Distribution

The deal is the latest in a series by BradyPLUS, which has been consolidating regional distributors to improve its logistics network.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 16, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Amazon Commits $30 Billion to U.S. AI and Cloud Expansion with State Data Center Megaprojects

The bulk of that capital, $20 billion, will go to Pennsylvania, marking the largest private investment in the state’s history.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 13, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Armada Invests in AI Startup Kargo Following National Rollout

By backing Kargo, Armada is positioning itself not just as a user of AI, but as a stakeholder in supply chain infrastructure.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 13, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Cardinal Health Outlines Growth Strategy Centered on Supply Chain Investment and Data Expansion

CEO Jason Hollar described the company’s direction as the culmination of efforts to build on its foundation while unlocking future growth.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 13, 2025
Distribution Industry News

NeoVolta Sees Record Distributor Orders as Demand for Energy Storage Systems Rises

The company pointed to its expanded installer network and stronger distribution partnerships as key contributors to growth.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 12, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Roofr, QXO Launch Integration to Streamline Roofing Material Orders

The Roofr integration represents one of the first announced connections between QXO and a contractor-facing software platform.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 12, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Essendant Partners with Roadie to Expand Local Delivery Network

The arrangement gives Essendant access to Roadie’s network of drivers for on-demand deliveries.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 12, 2025
Distribution Industry News

BlueLinx Appoints a Vice President of Product Management

Before joining BlueLinx, Mark Mason served as vice president of category management for STANLEY at Stanley Black & Decker.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 11, 2025
news economy
Distribution Industry News

Trump Policies and AI Boom Impact April Wholesale Sales and Inventory Report

Total wholesale sales ticked up just 0.1% in April compared to March, after growing by 0.8% in March and 2.0% in February.
  • Don Davis
  • June 11, 2025

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Distribution Industry News

U.S. Manufacturers Stay Optimistic Despite Labor Shortages and Tariffs

Companies are already realizing gains from AI, including improved operational efficiency (47%) and financial savings (44%).
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 19, 2025
Distribution Industry News

QXO Makes $5 Billion Cash Offer for Building Products Distributor GMS

GMS acknowledged receipt of the bid late Wednesday and said its board of directors will review the proposal in consultation with advisors.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 19, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Standard Motor Products Opens New National Distribution Hub

The new larger distribution center will integrate advanced distribution technologies, including a mechanized material handling system designed to improve logistics capabilities.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 19, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Applied AI for Distributors: Panels Dive into Human-Machine Collaboration and Practical Impact

Among the most anticipated sessions are two back-to-back panel discussions exploring both the strategic and operational sides of AI adoption in the sector.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 18, 2025
Distribution Industry News

GMS Profit Drops as Construction Slows, Eyes Stability in 2026

For the full fiscal year, GMS reported flat revenue of $5.51 billion, up just 0.2% from the prior year.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 18, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Rexel USA to Acquire Warshauer Electric Supply to Expand its Northeast U.S. Base

For Warshauer, joining Rexel offers greater operational scale without sacrificing its regional identity.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 18, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Keynoters Will Focus on Practical Strategies at Applied AI for Distributors Conference

Topics range from embedding AI in logistics to transforming HR and avoiding common pitfalls.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 17, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Heritage Pool Supply Names Industry Veteran Scott Frost President

Frost brings more than 30 years of experience in the swimming pool industry and serves as chair-elect of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 17, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Oneok Takes Full Ownership of Delaware Basin JV in $940 Million Deal

Oneok previously expanded its midstream footprint with the $28 billion acquisition of Magellan Midstream Partners in 2023.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 17, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Boise Cascade Appoints Division Manufacturing Chief as Housing Market Slows

The announcement follows Boise Cascade’s first quarter financial performance, which showed a year-over-year decline due to weaker housing starts.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 16, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Medline Inks Contracts with a Pair of Enterprise Healthcare Systems

Medline, one of the largest privately held distributors of medical-surgical supplies, has signed deals with two regional healthcare providers.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 16, 2025
Distribution Industry News

BradyPLUS Acquires Biloxi Paper to Bolster Gulf Coast Distribution

The deal is the latest in a series by BradyPLUS, which has been consolidating regional distributors to improve its logistics network.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 16, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Amazon Commits $30 Billion to U.S. AI and Cloud Expansion with State Data Center Megaprojects

The bulk of that capital, $20 billion, will go to Pennsylvania, marking the largest private investment in the state’s history.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 13, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Armada Invests in AI Startup Kargo Following National Rollout

By backing Kargo, Armada is positioning itself not just as a user of AI, but as a stakeholder in supply chain infrastructure.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 13, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Cardinal Health Outlines Growth Strategy Centered on Supply Chain Investment and Data Expansion

CEO Jason Hollar described the company’s direction as the culmination of efforts to build on its foundation while unlocking future growth.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 13, 2025
Distribution Industry News

NeoVolta Sees Record Distributor Orders as Demand for Energy Storage Systems Rises

The company pointed to its expanded installer network and stronger distribution partnerships as key contributors to growth.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 12, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Roofr, QXO Launch Integration to Streamline Roofing Material Orders

The Roofr integration represents one of the first announced connections between QXO and a contractor-facing software platform.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 12, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Essendant Partners with Roadie to Expand Local Delivery Network

The arrangement gives Essendant access to Roadie’s network of drivers for on-demand deliveries.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 12, 2025
Distribution Industry News

BlueLinx Appoints a Vice President of Product Management

Before joining BlueLinx, Mark Mason served as vice president of category management for STANLEY at Stanley Black & Decker.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 11, 2025
news economy
Distribution Industry News

Trump Policies and AI Boom Impact April Wholesale Sales and Inventory Report

Total wholesale sales ticked up just 0.1% in April compared to March, after growing by 0.8% in March and 2.0% in February.
  • Don Davis
  • June 11, 2025

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Distribution Industry News

U.S. Manufacturers Stay Optimistic Despite Labor Shortages and Tariffs

Companies are already realizing gains from AI, including improved operational efficiency (47%) and financial savings (44%).
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 19, 2025
Distribution Industry News

QXO Makes $5 Billion Cash Offer for Building Products Distributor GMS

GMS acknowledged receipt of the bid late Wednesday and said its board of directors will review the proposal in consultation with advisors.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 19, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Standard Motor Products Opens New National Distribution Hub

The new larger distribution center will integrate advanced distribution technologies, including a mechanized material handling system designed to improve logistics capabilities.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 19, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Applied AI for Distributors: Panels Dive into Human-Machine Collaboration and Practical Impact

Among the most anticipated sessions are two back-to-back panel discussions exploring both the strategic and operational sides of AI adoption in the sector.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 18, 2025
Distribution Industry News

GMS Profit Drops as Construction Slows, Eyes Stability in 2026

For the full fiscal year, GMS reported flat revenue of $5.51 billion, up just 0.2% from the prior year.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 18, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Rexel USA to Acquire Warshauer Electric Supply to Expand its Northeast U.S. Base

For Warshauer, joining Rexel offers greater operational scale without sacrificing its regional identity.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 18, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Keynoters Will Focus on Practical Strategies at Applied AI for Distributors Conference

Topics range from embedding AI in logistics to transforming HR and avoiding common pitfalls.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 17, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Heritage Pool Supply Names Industry Veteran Scott Frost President

Frost brings more than 30 years of experience in the swimming pool industry and serves as chair-elect of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 17, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Oneok Takes Full Ownership of Delaware Basin JV in $940 Million Deal

Oneok previously expanded its midstream footprint with the $28 billion acquisition of Magellan Midstream Partners in 2023.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 17, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Boise Cascade Appoints Division Manufacturing Chief as Housing Market Slows

The announcement follows Boise Cascade’s first quarter financial performance, which showed a year-over-year decline due to weaker housing starts.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 16, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Medline Inks Contracts with a Pair of Enterprise Healthcare Systems

Medline, one of the largest privately held distributors of medical-surgical supplies, has signed deals with two regional healthcare providers.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 16, 2025
Distribution Industry News

BradyPLUS Acquires Biloxi Paper to Bolster Gulf Coast Distribution

The deal is the latest in a series by BradyPLUS, which has been consolidating regional distributors to improve its logistics network.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 16, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Amazon Commits $30 Billion to U.S. AI and Cloud Expansion with State Data Center Megaprojects

The bulk of that capital, $20 billion, will go to Pennsylvania, marking the largest private investment in the state’s history.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 13, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Armada Invests in AI Startup Kargo Following National Rollout

By backing Kargo, Armada is positioning itself not just as a user of AI, but as a stakeholder in supply chain infrastructure.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 13, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Cardinal Health Outlines Growth Strategy Centered on Supply Chain Investment and Data Expansion

CEO Jason Hollar described the company’s direction as the culmination of efforts to build on its foundation while unlocking future growth.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 13, 2025
Distribution Industry News

NeoVolta Sees Record Distributor Orders as Demand for Energy Storage Systems Rises

The company pointed to its expanded installer network and stronger distribution partnerships as key contributors to growth.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 12, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Roofr, QXO Launch Integration to Streamline Roofing Material Orders

The Roofr integration represents one of the first announced connections between QXO and a contractor-facing software platform.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 12, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Essendant Partners with Roadie to Expand Local Delivery Network

The arrangement gives Essendant access to Roadie’s network of drivers for on-demand deliveries.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 12, 2025
Distribution Industry News

BlueLinx Appoints a Vice President of Product Management

Before joining BlueLinx, Mark Mason served as vice president of category management for STANLEY at Stanley Black & Decker.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 11, 2025
news economy
Distribution Industry News

Trump Policies and AI Boom Impact April Wholesale Sales and Inventory Report

Total wholesale sales ticked up just 0.1% in April compared to March, after growing by 0.8% in March and 2.0% in February.
  • Don Davis
  • June 11, 2025
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