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Distribution Industry News

Distribution Industry News

TD SYNNEX Reports Higher Sales and Profit in Second Quarter

For the quarter ending May 31, TD SYNNEX posted revenue of $14.95 billion, up 7.2% from the same period a year ago.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 24, 2025
Distribution Industry News

AI Commerce Will Replace Ecommerce, And Soon

It won’t be long before customers’ AI purchasing agents will be communicating directly with distributors’ AI sales agents, says keynoter Trent Gillespie.
  • Don Davis
  • June 24, 2025
Distribution Industry News

AI Moves from Hype to Core Strategy in Distribution

Artificial intelligence is entering a new era of widespread adoption in wholesale distribution, said Jonathan Bein, co-founder and managing partner of Distribution Strategy Group.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 24, 2025
Distribution Industry News

C&S to Acquire SpartanNash for $1.77 Billion in Major Grocery Distribution Shakeup

Both companies cited strategic synergies as a core rationale for the deal, including overlapping yet complementary distribution networks and procurement cost reduction.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 23, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Tavoron Acquires AIM to Expand Industrial Distribution Footprint

Tavoron operates in nine U.S. states and parts of Canada, serving industries including manufacturing, logistics, and energy.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 23, 2025
Distribution Industry News

U.S. Business Growth Slows in June Amid Rising Tariff-Driven Inflation

Two-thirds of manufacturers reported higher input costs due to tariffs, with over half of them passing on these cost increases to customers.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 23, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Amazon Reaches 750,000 Robots in Fulfillment Operations

The expanded use of robotics is part of Amazon’s ongoing effort to increase warehouse efficiency and improve workplace ergonomics.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 20, 2025
Distribution Industry News

GXO Taps DHL’s Patrick Kelleher as CEO to Lead Tech-Driven Logistics

Kelleher’s appointment signals GXO’s continued push into high-tech logistics—an area increasingly relevant to B2B distributors under pressure to modernize.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 20, 2025
Winsupply
Distribution Industry News

Winsupply Plans to Open 20 New Local Companies in 2025

Winsupply expects its Local Companies to drive significant growth, reaching $8.3 billion in sales by the end of fiscal year 2026.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 20, 2025
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

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Distribution Industry News

TD SYNNEX Reports Higher Sales and Profit in Second Quarter

For the quarter ending May 31, TD SYNNEX posted revenue of $14.95 billion, up 7.2% from the same period a year ago.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 24, 2025
Distribution Industry News

AI Commerce Will Replace Ecommerce, And Soon

It won’t be long before customers’ AI purchasing agents will be communicating directly with distributors’ AI sales agents, says keynoter Trent Gillespie.
  • Don Davis
  • June 24, 2025
Distribution Industry News

AI Moves from Hype to Core Strategy in Distribution

Artificial intelligence is entering a new era of widespread adoption in wholesale distribution, said Jonathan Bein, co-founder and managing partner of Distribution Strategy Group.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 24, 2025
Distribution Industry News

C&S to Acquire SpartanNash for $1.77 Billion in Major Grocery Distribution Shakeup

Both companies cited strategic synergies as a core rationale for the deal, including overlapping yet complementary distribution networks and procurement cost reduction.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 23, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Tavoron Acquires AIM to Expand Industrial Distribution Footprint

Tavoron operates in nine U.S. states and parts of Canada, serving industries including manufacturing, logistics, and energy.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 23, 2025
Distribution Industry News

U.S. Business Growth Slows in June Amid Rising Tariff-Driven Inflation

Two-thirds of manufacturers reported higher input costs due to tariffs, with over half of them passing on these cost increases to customers.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 23, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Amazon Reaches 750,000 Robots in Fulfillment Operations

The expanded use of robotics is part of Amazon’s ongoing effort to increase warehouse efficiency and improve workplace ergonomics.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 20, 2025
Distribution Industry News

GXO Taps DHL’s Patrick Kelleher as CEO to Lead Tech-Driven Logistics

Kelleher’s appointment signals GXO’s continued push into high-tech logistics—an area increasingly relevant to B2B distributors under pressure to modernize.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 20, 2025
Winsupply
Distribution Industry News

Winsupply Plans to Open 20 New Local Companies in 2025

Winsupply expects its Local Companies to drive significant growth, reaching $8.3 billion in sales by the end of fiscal year 2026.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 20, 2025
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

Recent Reports

State of CRM and Sales Analytics in Distribution

2025 State of Technology in Distribution

From Silos to Synergy: Transforming B2B Distribution with Automation and Collaboration

Optimizing B2B eCommerce for Distributors: Strategies for Scalability, Supply Chain Visibility and Digital Integration

Distribution Industry News

TD SYNNEX Reports Higher Sales and Profit in Second Quarter

For the quarter ending May 31, TD SYNNEX posted revenue of $14.95 billion, up 7.2% from the same period a year ago.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 24, 2025
Distribution Industry News

AI Commerce Will Replace Ecommerce, And Soon

It won’t be long before customers’ AI purchasing agents will be communicating directly with distributors’ AI sales agents, says keynoter Trent Gillespie.
  • Don Davis
  • June 24, 2025
Distribution Industry News

AI Moves from Hype to Core Strategy in Distribution

Artificial intelligence is entering a new era of widespread adoption in wholesale distribution, said Jonathan Bein, co-founder and managing partner of Distribution Strategy Group.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 24, 2025
Distribution Industry News

C&S to Acquire SpartanNash for $1.77 Billion in Major Grocery Distribution Shakeup

Both companies cited strategic synergies as a core rationale for the deal, including overlapping yet complementary distribution networks and procurement cost reduction.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 23, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Tavoron Acquires AIM to Expand Industrial Distribution Footprint

Tavoron operates in nine U.S. states and parts of Canada, serving industries including manufacturing, logistics, and energy.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 23, 2025
Distribution Industry News

U.S. Business Growth Slows in June Amid Rising Tariff-Driven Inflation

Two-thirds of manufacturers reported higher input costs due to tariffs, with over half of them passing on these cost increases to customers.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 23, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Amazon Reaches 750,000 Robots in Fulfillment Operations

The expanded use of robotics is part of Amazon’s ongoing effort to increase warehouse efficiency and improve workplace ergonomics.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 20, 2025
Distribution Industry News

GXO Taps DHL’s Patrick Kelleher as CEO to Lead Tech-Driven Logistics

Kelleher’s appointment signals GXO’s continued push into high-tech logistics—an area increasingly relevant to B2B distributors under pressure to modernize.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 20, 2025
Winsupply
Distribution Industry News

Winsupply Plans to Open 20 New Local Companies in 2025

Winsupply expects its Local Companies to drive significant growth, reaching $8.3 billion in sales by the end of fiscal year 2026.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 20, 2025
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
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