New orders for durable goods, those designed to last at least three years, increased 1.1% in July over June when excluding transportation.
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Executives said the company’s “Performance Food Group One” strategy—aimed at cross-segment growth in foodservice, convenience, and specialty distribution—is paying off despite a still uneven
ECI supplies electrical distribution systems, control box assemblies and other engineered components to about 500 customers worldwide.
Home Depot has secured U.S. antitrust clearance for its $5.5 billion tender offer to acquire building materials distributor GMS Inc.
Manufacturing activity in the Mid-Atlantic region stalled in August as new orders contracted and shipments slowed.
Three grand prize winners will receive $10,000 each, while the individuals who nominated them will receive $500.
The $8.8 billion deal will strengthen Lowe’s professional contractor offerings, expand its geographic footprint, and integrate advanced digital capabilities.
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Amazon said product availability in industrial equipment, scientific supplies, healthcare, and facilities maintenance has expanded 25% over the past year.
Rather than implementing across-the-board increases, Bay evaluates each product line based on tariff exposure and market conditions.
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday that the PPI for final demand rose 0.9% in July, the largest monthly gain since February.
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New orders for durable goods, those designed to last at least three years, increased 1.1% in July over June when excluding transportation.
The merger integrates EVERSANA’s distribution network with Waltz Health’s AI-driven drug-price marketplaces and direct-to-payer technology.
The partnership signals GrowGeneration’s intent to diversify beyond its core hydroponics stores and online business by scaling up its wholesale distribution.
Executives said the company’s “Performance Food Group One” strategy—aimed at cross-segment growth in foodservice, convenience, and specialty distribution—is paying off despite a still uneven
ECI supplies electrical distribution systems, control box assemblies and other engineered components to about 500 customers worldwide.
Home Depot has secured U.S. antitrust clearance for its $5.5 billion tender offer to acquire building materials distributor GMS Inc.
Manufacturing activity in the Mid-Atlantic region stalled in August as new orders contracted and shipments slowed.
Three grand prize winners will receive $10,000 each, while the individuals who nominated them will receive $500.
The $8.8 billion deal will strengthen Lowe’s professional contractor offerings, expand its geographic footprint, and integrate advanced digital capabilities.
AppDirect, a B2B commerce platform, is approaching $1 billion in gross annual recurring revenue, underscoring the growing influence of digital marketplaces in distribution.
Looking ahead, ScanSource said it expects fiscal 2026 sales between $3.1 billion and $3.3 billion.
Lowe’s said the deal will strengthen its “Total Home” strategy, which centers on capturing more of the $250 billion professional construction and remodeling segment.
By applying machine learning to optimize routing and inventory, Home Depot is offering faster job-site delivery.
Amazon said product availability in industrial equipment, scientific supplies, healthcare, and facilities maintenance has expanded 25% over the past year.
Rather than implementing across-the-board increases, Bay evaluates each product line based on tariff exposure and market conditions.
GMS’s more than 300 branches would be integrated with SRS’s national network, giving Home Depot control of over 1,200 locations.
ARG’s mobile platform reflects a larger shift in distribution toward digital-first operations.
The operations will be managed under Capstone’s new business unit, Capstone West Territory (CWT).
Under the agreement, Capstone will pay between $3.9 million and $4.7 million for Carolina Stone.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday that the PPI for final demand rose 0.9% in July, the largest monthly gain since February.
New orders for durable goods, those designed to last at least three years, increased 1.1% in July over June when excluding transportation.
The merger integrates EVERSANA’s distribution network with Waltz Health’s AI-driven drug-price marketplaces and direct-to-payer technology.
The partnership signals GrowGeneration’s intent to diversify beyond its core hydroponics stores and online business by scaling up its wholesale distribution.
Executives said the company’s “Performance Food Group One” strategy—aimed at cross-segment growth in foodservice, convenience, and specialty distribution—is paying off despite a still uneven
ECI supplies electrical distribution systems, control box assemblies and other engineered components to about 500 customers worldwide.
Home Depot has secured U.S. antitrust clearance for its $5.5 billion tender offer to acquire building materials distributor GMS Inc.
Manufacturing activity in the Mid-Atlantic region stalled in August as new orders contracted and shipments slowed.
Three grand prize winners will receive $10,000 each, while the individuals who nominated them will receive $500.
The $8.8 billion deal will strengthen Lowe’s professional contractor offerings, expand its geographic footprint, and integrate advanced digital capabilities.
AppDirect, a B2B commerce platform, is approaching $1 billion in gross annual recurring revenue, underscoring the growing influence of digital marketplaces in distribution.
Looking ahead, ScanSource said it expects fiscal 2026 sales between $3.1 billion and $3.3 billion.
Lowe’s said the deal will strengthen its “Total Home” strategy, which centers on capturing more of the $250 billion professional construction and remodeling segment.
By applying machine learning to optimize routing and inventory, Home Depot is offering faster job-site delivery.
Amazon said product availability in industrial equipment, scientific supplies, healthcare, and facilities maintenance has expanded 25% over the past year.
Rather than implementing across-the-board increases, Bay evaluates each product line based on tariff exposure and market conditions.
GMS’s more than 300 branches would be integrated with SRS’s national network, giving Home Depot control of over 1,200 locations.
ARG’s mobile platform reflects a larger shift in distribution toward digital-first operations.
The operations will be managed under Capstone’s new business unit, Capstone West Territory (CWT).
Under the agreement, Capstone will pay between $3.9 million and $4.7 million for Carolina Stone.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday that the PPI for final demand rose 0.9% in July, the largest monthly gain since February.