Blackhawk’s ecommerce-focused model and expansive parts catalog provide a competitive edge in meeting increasing demand for digital procurement solution.
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Bill Geary, formerly a senior executive at global distributor Wesco, will succeed Steve Snower as CEO.
At Kraft Heinz, Eric Nelson oversaw large-scale cloud migrations, developed enterprise-wide analytics platforms, and digitized core logistics operations.
The acquisition, effective immediately, is intended to expand Spartan’s product portfolio and enhance its manufacturing capabilities.
Wholesale sales of durable goods tick up in May as inventories fall.
Capstone is making a long-term bet that it can succeed where others have struggled—by building an integrated distribution platform.
According to DXP, the company amended an existing credit agreement to increase its total revolving borrowing capacity from $135 million to $185 million.
As of Tuesday morning, the company had not disclosed whether sensitive data, such as customer, vendor, or employee information, was compromised.
The reset comes after Goodyear and Bridgestone, two of the top global tire manufacturers, cut distribution ties with ATD within the past year.
Import duties will cost midsized U.S. wholesalers $48.7 billion annually at current rates, representing 59.2% of the total costs of tariffs to midmarket firms.
While the GMS deal marks a major expansion in scale, the Roofr integration reflects SRS’s ongoing investment in digital tools to enhance contractor operations.
Moores will be integrated into DXP’s rotating equipment division, which focuses on the sales and service of pumps and related equipment.
The deal underscores Amazon Business’s increasing penetration in education and other verticals traditionally served by distributors.
Sales for members of Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) fell 2.1% in May 2025 compared to the same month last year.
“This quarter reflects meaningful progress,” said CEO Erik Gershwind. “We’ve launched new growth efforts and continued to expand our customer service offerings.”
Apptium provides a cloud-native platform that supports e-commerce, billing, fulfillment, and subscription management.
Edward Fenton most recently served as vice president of customer and field platforms at Ecolab, where he oversaw enterprise-wide digital engagement and modernization initiatives.
An internal Q&A posted in an SEC filing, stated that GMS’s current strategy and customer focus will not change in the near term.
The reading reflects ongoing contraction in a sector weighed down by falling new orders, declining employment, and uncertainty over trade policy.
Year-to-date, MSC has generated $2.79 billion in revenue, a 2.7% decline from the $2.87 billion reported in the first nine months of fiscal 2024.
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Blackhawk’s ecommerce-focused model and expansive parts catalog provide a competitive edge in meeting increasing demand for digital procurement solution.
Bill Geary, formerly a senior executive at global distributor Wesco, will succeed Steve Snower as CEO.
At Kraft Heinz, Eric Nelson oversaw large-scale cloud migrations, developed enterprise-wide analytics platforms, and digitized core logistics operations.
The acquisition, effective immediately, is intended to expand Spartan’s product portfolio and enhance its manufacturing capabilities.
Wholesale sales of durable goods tick up in May as inventories fall.
Capstone is making a long-term bet that it can succeed where others have struggled—by building an integrated distribution platform.
According to DXP, the company amended an existing credit agreement to increase its total revolving borrowing capacity from $135 million to $185 million.
As of Tuesday morning, the company had not disclosed whether sensitive data, such as customer, vendor, or employee information, was compromised.
The reset comes after Goodyear and Bridgestone, two of the top global tire manufacturers, cut distribution ties with ATD within the past year.
Import duties will cost midsized U.S. wholesalers $48.7 billion annually at current rates, representing 59.2% of the total costs of tariffs to midmarket firms.
While the GMS deal marks a major expansion in scale, the Roofr integration reflects SRS’s ongoing investment in digital tools to enhance contractor operations.
Moores will be integrated into DXP’s rotating equipment division, which focuses on the sales and service of pumps and related equipment.
The deal underscores Amazon Business’s increasing penetration in education and other verticals traditionally served by distributors.
Sales for members of Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) fell 2.1% in May 2025 compared to the same month last year.
“This quarter reflects meaningful progress,” said CEO Erik Gershwind. “We’ve launched new growth efforts and continued to expand our customer service offerings.”
Apptium provides a cloud-native platform that supports e-commerce, billing, fulfillment, and subscription management.
Edward Fenton most recently served as vice president of customer and field platforms at Ecolab, where he oversaw enterprise-wide digital engagement and modernization initiatives.
An internal Q&A posted in an SEC filing, stated that GMS’s current strategy and customer focus will not change in the near term.
The reading reflects ongoing contraction in a sector weighed down by falling new orders, declining employment, and uncertainty over trade policy.
Year-to-date, MSC has generated $2.79 billion in revenue, a 2.7% decline from the $2.87 billion reported in the first nine months of fiscal 2024.
Blackhawk’s ecommerce-focused model and expansive parts catalog provide a competitive edge in meeting increasing demand for digital procurement solution.
Bill Geary, formerly a senior executive at global distributor Wesco, will succeed Steve Snower as CEO.
At Kraft Heinz, Eric Nelson oversaw large-scale cloud migrations, developed enterprise-wide analytics platforms, and digitized core logistics operations.
The acquisition, effective immediately, is intended to expand Spartan’s product portfolio and enhance its manufacturing capabilities.
Wholesale sales of durable goods tick up in May as inventories fall.
Capstone is making a long-term bet that it can succeed where others have struggled—by building an integrated distribution platform.
According to DXP, the company amended an existing credit agreement to increase its total revolving borrowing capacity from $135 million to $185 million.
As of Tuesday morning, the company had not disclosed whether sensitive data, such as customer, vendor, or employee information, was compromised.
The reset comes after Goodyear and Bridgestone, two of the top global tire manufacturers, cut distribution ties with ATD within the past year.
Import duties will cost midsized U.S. wholesalers $48.7 billion annually at current rates, representing 59.2% of the total costs of tariffs to midmarket firms.
While the GMS deal marks a major expansion in scale, the Roofr integration reflects SRS’s ongoing investment in digital tools to enhance contractor operations.
Moores will be integrated into DXP’s rotating equipment division, which focuses on the sales and service of pumps and related equipment.
The deal underscores Amazon Business’s increasing penetration in education and other verticals traditionally served by distributors.
Sales for members of Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) fell 2.1% in May 2025 compared to the same month last year.
“This quarter reflects meaningful progress,” said CEO Erik Gershwind. “We’ve launched new growth efforts and continued to expand our customer service offerings.”
Apptium provides a cloud-native platform that supports e-commerce, billing, fulfillment, and subscription management.
Edward Fenton most recently served as vice president of customer and field platforms at Ecolab, where he oversaw enterprise-wide digital engagement and modernization initiatives.
An internal Q&A posted in an SEC filing, stated that GMS’s current strategy and customer focus will not change in the near term.
The reading reflects ongoing contraction in a sector weighed down by falling new orders, declining employment, and uncertainty over trade policy.
Year-to-date, MSC has generated $2.79 billion in revenue, a 2.7% decline from the $2.87 billion reported in the first nine months of fiscal 2024.