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Distribution Solutions Group Revenue Rises 15% in Q1

Wall Street analysts reacted positively to DSG’s performance.
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  • May 1, 2025
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Grainger Q1 Sales Rise 1.7% as Digital Segment Outperforms

Results were driven by strong double-digit growth in the e-commerce business.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 1, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Hillman Grows Sales in Q1 as Tariff Concerns Grow

Hillman Solutions Corp. reported modest revenue growth in the first quarter of 2025 but saw a sharp decline in free cash flow and warned
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

CEO Brad Jacobs Lays Out a $50 Billion Vision for QXO

Jacobs cited QXO’s plans to roll out AI-driven pricing engines, dynamic ordering portals, and predictive inventory tool.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Global Industrial Warns on Tariff Risks

Global Industrial Co. reported better-than-expected earnings in the first quarter, highlighting improved margins, disciplined spending, and growth in key strategic accounts—despite flat revenue and
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Unilever Expands B2B Distributor Platform Across Emerging Markets

Unilever PLC, one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies with 2024 global sales of approximately $65 billion, has expanded its cloud-based eB2B distribution
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Applico Capital Targets B2B Distributors with AI Investment Strategy

Applico Capital has launched a new private equity division aimed at helping large B2B distributors adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to modernize operations and
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

How QXO’s Beacon Deal Reshapes Building Products Distribution

QXO Inc. has completed its $11 billion acquisition of Beacon Roofing Supply, in a transaction that Wall Street analysts say could fundamentally change the
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Advantage Distribution’s CTC Deal Signals an HVAC Rollup Strategy

The distributor is targeting a highly fragmented $50 billion market.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 28, 2025
Distribution Industry News

EGIA Introduces HVAC Distributor University

The newly launched HVAC Distributor University builds on EGIA’s past distributor-focused training efforts.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 28, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Durable Goods Orders Rise 9.2% in March

New orders for U.S. manufactured durable goods surged in March, rising 9.2% to $315.7 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest report released
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 28, 2025
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Graybar First Quarter 2025 Sales Up 7.9%

Graybar’s profit fell 4.1% for the quarter.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 25, 2025
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McNaughton-McKay Unifies Regional Brands Under McNaughton McKay Group

Distributor’s focus is on aligning operations and customer experience.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 25, 2025
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Watsco Misses Q1 Targets But Sees Stronger Growth Ahead

Watsco’s sales were down 2% year over year.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • April 24, 2025
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How MRC Global Turns Tariffs into a Growth Lever

CEO says tariffs are working in MRC’s favor.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 23, 2025
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Packaging Distributor TricorBraun Names a New CEO

Kevin Weadick, formerly of Zoro and FleetPride, will take on the role.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 23, 2025
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Motion Holds Firm in First Quarter 2025 Amid Tariff Headwinds

Motion’s sales fall slightly in the quarter.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 23, 2025
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Why Lowe’s Is Doubling Down on the Pro Market with ADG

Move is a pivotal step in the company’s shift toward the professional contractor market.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 23, 2025
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Foundation Building Materials Acquires KCG/Rew Materials

FBM adds 45 branches with Rew Materials.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 22, 2025
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QXO Adds Tech Leaders to Drive Post-Beacon Growth

Hiring of CTO follows November hiring of Chief AI Officer.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 21, 2025

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Distribution Solutions Group Revenue Rises 15% in Q1

Wall Street analysts reacted positively to DSG’s performance.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 1, 2025
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Grainger Q1 Sales Rise 1.7% as Digital Segment Outperforms

Results were driven by strong double-digit growth in the e-commerce business.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 1, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Hillman Grows Sales in Q1 as Tariff Concerns Grow

Hillman Solutions Corp. reported modest revenue growth in the first quarter of 2025 but saw a sharp decline in free cash flow and warned
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

CEO Brad Jacobs Lays Out a $50 Billion Vision for QXO

Jacobs cited QXO’s plans to roll out AI-driven pricing engines, dynamic ordering portals, and predictive inventory tool.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Global Industrial Warns on Tariff Risks

Global Industrial Co. reported better-than-expected earnings in the first quarter, highlighting improved margins, disciplined spending, and growth in key strategic accounts—despite flat revenue and
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Unilever Expands B2B Distributor Platform Across Emerging Markets

Unilever PLC, one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies with 2024 global sales of approximately $65 billion, has expanded its cloud-based eB2B distribution
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Applico Capital Targets B2B Distributors with AI Investment Strategy

Applico Capital has launched a new private equity division aimed at helping large B2B distributors adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to modernize operations and
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

How QXO’s Beacon Deal Reshapes Building Products Distribution

QXO Inc. has completed its $11 billion acquisition of Beacon Roofing Supply, in a transaction that Wall Street analysts say could fundamentally change the
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Advantage Distribution’s CTC Deal Signals an HVAC Rollup Strategy

The distributor is targeting a highly fragmented $50 billion market.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 28, 2025
Distribution Industry News

EGIA Introduces HVAC Distributor University

The newly launched HVAC Distributor University builds on EGIA’s past distributor-focused training efforts.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 28, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Durable Goods Orders Rise 9.2% in March

New orders for U.S. manufactured durable goods surged in March, rising 9.2% to $315.7 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest report released
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 28, 2025
news distribution
Distribution Industry News

Graybar First Quarter 2025 Sales Up 7.9%

Graybar’s profit fell 4.1% for the quarter.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 25, 2025
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Distribution Industry News

McNaughton-McKay Unifies Regional Brands Under McNaughton McKay Group

Distributor’s focus is on aligning operations and customer experience.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 25, 2025
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Distribution Industry News

Watsco Misses Q1 Targets But Sees Stronger Growth Ahead

Watsco’s sales were down 2% year over year.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • April 24, 2025
news distribution
Distribution Industry News

How MRC Global Turns Tariffs into a Growth Lever

CEO says tariffs are working in MRC’s favor.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 23, 2025
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Distribution Industry News

Packaging Distributor TricorBraun Names a New CEO

Kevin Weadick, formerly of Zoro and FleetPride, will take on the role.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 23, 2025
news economy
Distribution Industry News

Motion Holds Firm in First Quarter 2025 Amid Tariff Headwinds

Motion’s sales fall slightly in the quarter.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 23, 2025
news lowes
Distribution Industry News

Why Lowe’s Is Doubling Down on the Pro Market with ADG

Move is a pivotal step in the company’s shift toward the professional contractor market.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 23, 2025
news m&a
Distribution Industry News

Foundation Building Materials Acquires KCG/Rew Materials

FBM adds 45 branches with Rew Materials.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 22, 2025
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Distribution Industry News

QXO Adds Tech Leaders to Drive Post-Beacon Growth

Hiring of CTO follows November hiring of Chief AI Officer.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 21, 2025

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Distribution Industry News

Distribution Solutions Group Revenue Rises 15% in Q1

Wall Street analysts reacted positively to DSG’s performance.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 1, 2025
news Grainger
Distribution Industry News

Grainger Q1 Sales Rise 1.7% as Digital Segment Outperforms

Results were driven by strong double-digit growth in the e-commerce business.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 1, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Hillman Grows Sales in Q1 as Tariff Concerns Grow

Hillman Solutions Corp. reported modest revenue growth in the first quarter of 2025 but saw a sharp decline in free cash flow and warned
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

CEO Brad Jacobs Lays Out a $50 Billion Vision for QXO

Jacobs cited QXO’s plans to roll out AI-driven pricing engines, dynamic ordering portals, and predictive inventory tool.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Global Industrial Warns on Tariff Risks

Global Industrial Co. reported better-than-expected earnings in the first quarter, highlighting improved margins, disciplined spending, and growth in key strategic accounts—despite flat revenue and
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Unilever Expands B2B Distributor Platform Across Emerging Markets

Unilever PLC, one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies with 2024 global sales of approximately $65 billion, has expanded its cloud-based eB2B distribution
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Applico Capital Targets B2B Distributors with AI Investment Strategy

Applico Capital has launched a new private equity division aimed at helping large B2B distributors adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to modernize operations and
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

How QXO’s Beacon Deal Reshapes Building Products Distribution

QXO Inc. has completed its $11 billion acquisition of Beacon Roofing Supply, in a transaction that Wall Street analysts say could fundamentally change the
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Advantage Distribution’s CTC Deal Signals an HVAC Rollup Strategy

The distributor is targeting a highly fragmented $50 billion market.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 28, 2025
Distribution Industry News

EGIA Introduces HVAC Distributor University

The newly launched HVAC Distributor University builds on EGIA’s past distributor-focused training efforts.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 28, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Durable Goods Orders Rise 9.2% in March

New orders for U.S. manufactured durable goods surged in March, rising 9.2% to $315.7 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest report released
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 28, 2025
news distribution
Distribution Industry News

Graybar First Quarter 2025 Sales Up 7.9%

Graybar’s profit fell 4.1% for the quarter.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 25, 2025
news distribution
Distribution Industry News

McNaughton-McKay Unifies Regional Brands Under McNaughton McKay Group

Distributor’s focus is on aligning operations and customer experience.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 25, 2025
news distribution
Distribution Industry News

Watsco Misses Q1 Targets But Sees Stronger Growth Ahead

Watsco’s sales were down 2% year over year.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • April 24, 2025
news distribution
Distribution Industry News

How MRC Global Turns Tariffs into a Growth Lever

CEO says tariffs are working in MRC’s favor.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 23, 2025
news distribution
Distribution Industry News

Packaging Distributor TricorBraun Names a New CEO

Kevin Weadick, formerly of Zoro and FleetPride, will take on the role.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 23, 2025
news economy
Distribution Industry News

Motion Holds Firm in First Quarter 2025 Amid Tariff Headwinds

Motion’s sales fall slightly in the quarter.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 23, 2025
news lowes
Distribution Industry News

Why Lowe’s Is Doubling Down on the Pro Market with ADG

Move is a pivotal step in the company’s shift toward the professional contractor market.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 23, 2025
news m&a
Distribution Industry News

Foundation Building Materials Acquires KCG/Rew Materials

FBM adds 45 branches with Rew Materials.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 22, 2025
news building materials
Distribution Industry News

QXO Adds Tech Leaders to Drive Post-Beacon Growth

Hiring of CTO follows November hiring of Chief AI Officer.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 21, 2025
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