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Distribution Industry News

Ferguson Caps Fiscal Year with a Flurry of Acquisitions

“We invest in acquisitions with talented associates, unique product offerings, and established customer and manufacturer relationships,” said Ferguson CEO Kevin Murphy.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 5, 2025
With new products rolling out, a more streamlined operation, and demand building in key segments, the company believes it’s on track for a solid 2025.
Distribution Industry News

Henry Schein Sees Lower Profits in Q2 but Sticks to Full-Year Outlook

One bright spot was the company’s cloud-based technology services, which continued to grow steadily as more dental offices adopt modern practice management platforms.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 5, 2025
Distribution Industry News

U.S. Factory Orders Plunge 4.8% in June as Aircraft Demand Collapses

The drop was concentrated on durable goods, which saw orders fall 9.3% in June.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 4, 2025
electrical
Distribution Industry News

City Electric Supply Expands North American Footprint with 36 New Branches

The Dallas-based electrical distributor, part of the UK-headquartered City Electrical Factors, is now in its sixth consecutive year of growth in the region.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 4, 2025
Distribution Industry News

SYSPRO Acquires DATASCOPE to Strengthen Warehouse Management Capabilities

The deal marks SYSPRO’s third acquisition in 12 months, following the purchases of NexSys and riteSOFT, as the company continues to expand its capabilities.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 4, 2025
How to Meet Disruption Head On with the Right Warehouse Management and Delivery Technology
Distribution Industry News

Commercial Doors Distributor KENDELL Appoints a New CEO

KENDELL provides Division 8 and Division 10 building products and services to general contractors, architects, and building owners across the Midwest..
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 4, 2025
Smart-warehouse-with-transporter-robots-and-holographic-dashboard---Generative-AI-AIG21
Distribution Industry News

AD Member Sales Climb 25% to $50.7 Billion in First Half of 2025

Purchases from AD suppliers rose 28% to $12.9 billion across the group’s 13 divisions in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 4, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Why Watsco is Turning Up The Heat on Digital Operations

The company highlighted the growing impact of AI. More than 2,000 employees now use an internal AI assistant, Ask.Watsco.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 1, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Sysco Reports Modest Growth in Q4 and Full Year 2025, Focuses on Stronger 2026

For the fourth quarter, Sysco’s sales increased by 2.8% compared to the same period last year, totaling $21.1 billion.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 1, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Grainger Q2 Sales Rise 5.6% as Online Segment Outpaces Broader Market

For the first half of 2025, Grainger generated $8.94 billion in sales, up 5.7% from the same period last year.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 1, 2025
news building materials
Distribution Industry News

BlueLinx Reports Modest Q2 Sales Growth as Profit Slides 70%

Rising logistics costs, growth investments in its multi-family housing channel, and technology upgrades pushed expenses higher.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 1, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Distribution Solutions Group Grows Sales 14%, More Than Doubles Profit in Second Quarter

In the first half of 2025, total revenue reached $980.5 million, up from $855.6 million in the first half of 2024.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 1, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Wesco Q2 Sales Climb on Data Center Demand, But Net Income Slips

Wesco’s data center business crossed the $1 billion mark for the first time in a single quarter as AI fueled growth.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 1, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Resideo to Split into Two Public Companies, Spinning Off ADI Distribution Business

ADI, which distributes low-voltage security, fire, and audio-visual products, will become a separate company with its own management team and capital structure.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

SiteOne Landscape Supply Grows Q2 Sales and Profit Despite Weak Housing Market

SiteOne completed the acquisition of Green Trade Nursery during the quarter and closed two more deals—Grove Nursery and Nashville Nursery—after the quarter ended.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Global Industrial Delivers Q2 Profit as Strategic Accounts Drive Growth

The company’s largest strategic accounts continued to lead growth, while transactional and lower-retention customers saw a decline.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

MSC Industrial Announces CFO Transition as Fourth Quarter Performance Strengthens

Chief financial officer Kristen Actis-Grande will step down on August 8.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Rexel USA Leads Global Growth as Parent Company Navigates European Slowdown

North America was the top-performing region for the international electrical distributor, with sales in the U.S. up 8.2% and Canada rising 10.9%.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Business Economists Lower Recession Odds, But Corporate Caution Deepens

Two-thirds (67%) of respondents expect the average effective tariff rate to remain unchanged or rise slightly by the end of the year.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

June Durable Goods Orders Show Broad Growth, but Outlook is Muted

Total durable goods shipments increased by 0.5% in June over May.
  • Don Davis
  • July 28, 2025

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Distribution Industry News

Ferguson Caps Fiscal Year with a Flurry of Acquisitions

“We invest in acquisitions with talented associates, unique product offerings, and established customer and manufacturer relationships,” said Ferguson CEO Kevin Murphy.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 5, 2025
With new products rolling out, a more streamlined operation, and demand building in key segments, the company believes it’s on track for a solid 2025.
Distribution Industry News

Henry Schein Sees Lower Profits in Q2 but Sticks to Full-Year Outlook

One bright spot was the company’s cloud-based technology services, which continued to grow steadily as more dental offices adopt modern practice management platforms.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 5, 2025
Distribution Industry News

U.S. Factory Orders Plunge 4.8% in June as Aircraft Demand Collapses

The drop was concentrated on durable goods, which saw orders fall 9.3% in June.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 4, 2025
electrical
Distribution Industry News

City Electric Supply Expands North American Footprint with 36 New Branches

The Dallas-based electrical distributor, part of the UK-headquartered City Electrical Factors, is now in its sixth consecutive year of growth in the region.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 4, 2025
Distribution Industry News

SYSPRO Acquires DATASCOPE to Strengthen Warehouse Management Capabilities

The deal marks SYSPRO’s third acquisition in 12 months, following the purchases of NexSys and riteSOFT, as the company continues to expand its capabilities.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 4, 2025
How to Meet Disruption Head On with the Right Warehouse Management and Delivery Technology
Distribution Industry News

Commercial Doors Distributor KENDELL Appoints a New CEO

KENDELL provides Division 8 and Division 10 building products and services to general contractors, architects, and building owners across the Midwest..
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 4, 2025
Smart-warehouse-with-transporter-robots-and-holographic-dashboard---Generative-AI-AIG21
Distribution Industry News

AD Member Sales Climb 25% to $50.7 Billion in First Half of 2025

Purchases from AD suppliers rose 28% to $12.9 billion across the group’s 13 divisions in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 4, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Why Watsco is Turning Up The Heat on Digital Operations

The company highlighted the growing impact of AI. More than 2,000 employees now use an internal AI assistant, Ask.Watsco.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 1, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Sysco Reports Modest Growth in Q4 and Full Year 2025, Focuses on Stronger 2026

For the fourth quarter, Sysco’s sales increased by 2.8% compared to the same period last year, totaling $21.1 billion.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 1, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Grainger Q2 Sales Rise 5.6% as Online Segment Outpaces Broader Market

For the first half of 2025, Grainger generated $8.94 billion in sales, up 5.7% from the same period last year.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 1, 2025
news building materials
Distribution Industry News

BlueLinx Reports Modest Q2 Sales Growth as Profit Slides 70%

Rising logistics costs, growth investments in its multi-family housing channel, and technology upgrades pushed expenses higher.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 1, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Distribution Solutions Group Grows Sales 14%, More Than Doubles Profit in Second Quarter

In the first half of 2025, total revenue reached $980.5 million, up from $855.6 million in the first half of 2024.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 1, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Wesco Q2 Sales Climb on Data Center Demand, But Net Income Slips

Wesco’s data center business crossed the $1 billion mark for the first time in a single quarter as AI fueled growth.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 1, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Resideo to Split into Two Public Companies, Spinning Off ADI Distribution Business

ADI, which distributes low-voltage security, fire, and audio-visual products, will become a separate company with its own management team and capital structure.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

SiteOne Landscape Supply Grows Q2 Sales and Profit Despite Weak Housing Market

SiteOne completed the acquisition of Green Trade Nursery during the quarter and closed two more deals—Grove Nursery and Nashville Nursery—after the quarter ended.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Global Industrial Delivers Q2 Profit as Strategic Accounts Drive Growth

The company’s largest strategic accounts continued to lead growth, while transactional and lower-retention customers saw a decline.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

MSC Industrial Announces CFO Transition as Fourth Quarter Performance Strengthens

Chief financial officer Kristen Actis-Grande will step down on August 8.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Rexel USA Leads Global Growth as Parent Company Navigates European Slowdown

North America was the top-performing region for the international electrical distributor, with sales in the U.S. up 8.2% and Canada rising 10.9%.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Business Economists Lower Recession Odds, But Corporate Caution Deepens

Two-thirds (67%) of respondents expect the average effective tariff rate to remain unchanged or rise slightly by the end of the year.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

June Durable Goods Orders Show Broad Growth, but Outlook is Muted

Total durable goods shipments increased by 0.5% in June over May.
  • Don Davis
  • July 28, 2025

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Distribution Industry News

Ferguson Caps Fiscal Year with a Flurry of Acquisitions

“We invest in acquisitions with talented associates, unique product offerings, and established customer and manufacturer relationships,” said Ferguson CEO Kevin Murphy.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 5, 2025
With new products rolling out, a more streamlined operation, and demand building in key segments, the company believes it’s on track for a solid 2025.
Distribution Industry News

Henry Schein Sees Lower Profits in Q2 but Sticks to Full-Year Outlook

One bright spot was the company’s cloud-based technology services, which continued to grow steadily as more dental offices adopt modern practice management platforms.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 5, 2025
Distribution Industry News

U.S. Factory Orders Plunge 4.8% in June as Aircraft Demand Collapses

The drop was concentrated on durable goods, which saw orders fall 9.3% in June.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 4, 2025
electrical
Distribution Industry News

City Electric Supply Expands North American Footprint with 36 New Branches

The Dallas-based electrical distributor, part of the UK-headquartered City Electrical Factors, is now in its sixth consecutive year of growth in the region.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 4, 2025
Distribution Industry News

SYSPRO Acquires DATASCOPE to Strengthen Warehouse Management Capabilities

The deal marks SYSPRO’s third acquisition in 12 months, following the purchases of NexSys and riteSOFT, as the company continues to expand its capabilities.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 4, 2025
How to Meet Disruption Head On with the Right Warehouse Management and Delivery Technology
Distribution Industry News

Commercial Doors Distributor KENDELL Appoints a New CEO

KENDELL provides Division 8 and Division 10 building products and services to general contractors, architects, and building owners across the Midwest..
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 4, 2025
Smart-warehouse-with-transporter-robots-and-holographic-dashboard---Generative-AI-AIG21
Distribution Industry News

AD Member Sales Climb 25% to $50.7 Billion in First Half of 2025

Purchases from AD suppliers rose 28% to $12.9 billion across the group’s 13 divisions in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 4, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Why Watsco is Turning Up The Heat on Digital Operations

The company highlighted the growing impact of AI. More than 2,000 employees now use an internal AI assistant, Ask.Watsco.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 1, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Sysco Reports Modest Growth in Q4 and Full Year 2025, Focuses on Stronger 2026

For the fourth quarter, Sysco’s sales increased by 2.8% compared to the same period last year, totaling $21.1 billion.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 1, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Grainger Q2 Sales Rise 5.6% as Online Segment Outpaces Broader Market

For the first half of 2025, Grainger generated $8.94 billion in sales, up 5.7% from the same period last year.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 1, 2025
news building materials
Distribution Industry News

BlueLinx Reports Modest Q2 Sales Growth as Profit Slides 70%

Rising logistics costs, growth investments in its multi-family housing channel, and technology upgrades pushed expenses higher.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 1, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Distribution Solutions Group Grows Sales 14%, More Than Doubles Profit in Second Quarter

In the first half of 2025, total revenue reached $980.5 million, up from $855.6 million in the first half of 2024.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 1, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Wesco Q2 Sales Climb on Data Center Demand, But Net Income Slips

Wesco’s data center business crossed the $1 billion mark for the first time in a single quarter as AI fueled growth.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 1, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Resideo to Split into Two Public Companies, Spinning Off ADI Distribution Business

ADI, which distributes low-voltage security, fire, and audio-visual products, will become a separate company with its own management team and capital structure.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

SiteOne Landscape Supply Grows Q2 Sales and Profit Despite Weak Housing Market

SiteOne completed the acquisition of Green Trade Nursery during the quarter and closed two more deals—Grove Nursery and Nashville Nursery—after the quarter ended.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Global Industrial Delivers Q2 Profit as Strategic Accounts Drive Growth

The company’s largest strategic accounts continued to lead growth, while transactional and lower-retention customers saw a decline.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

MSC Industrial Announces CFO Transition as Fourth Quarter Performance Strengthens

Chief financial officer Kristen Actis-Grande will step down on August 8.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Rexel USA Leads Global Growth as Parent Company Navigates European Slowdown

North America was the top-performing region for the international electrical distributor, with sales in the U.S. up 8.2% and Canada rising 10.9%.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Business Economists Lower Recession Odds, But Corporate Caution Deepens

Two-thirds (67%) of respondents expect the average effective tariff rate to remain unchanged or rise slightly by the end of the year.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

June Durable Goods Orders Show Broad Growth, but Outlook is Muted

Total durable goods shipments increased by 0.5% in June over May.
  • Don Davis
  • July 28, 2025
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