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
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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
Applico Capital has launched a new private equity division aimed at helping large B2B distributors adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to modernize operations and
QXO Inc. has completed its $11 billion acquisition of Beacon Roofing Supply, in a transaction that Wall Street analysts say could fundamentally change the
The distributor is targeting a highly fragmented $50 billion market.
The newly launched HVAC Distributor University builds on EGIA’s past distributor-focused training efforts.
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
Graybar’s profit fell 4.1% for the quarter.
Distributor’s focus is on aligning operations and customer experience.
Watsco’s sales were down 2% year over year.
CEO says tariffs are working in MRC’s favor.
Kevin Weadick, formerly of Zoro and FleetPride, will take on the role.
Motion’s sales fall slightly in the quarter.
Move is a pivotal step in the company’s shift toward the professional contractor market.
FBM adds 45 branches with Rew Materials.
Hiring of CTO follows November hiring of Chief AI Officer.
John Brooks will reach municipal markets in Eastern Canada.
Cutting tool consumption was down 6.7% YTD.
CEO provides update in latest quarterly call.
Single-family housing starts were 14.2% below February.
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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
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
Applico Capital has launched a new private equity division aimed at helping large B2B distributors adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to modernize operations and
QXO Inc. has completed its $11 billion acquisition of Beacon Roofing Supply, in a transaction that Wall Street analysts say could fundamentally change the
The distributor is targeting a highly fragmented $50 billion market.
The newly launched HVAC Distributor University builds on EGIA’s past distributor-focused training efforts.
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
Graybar’s profit fell 4.1% for the quarter.
Distributor’s focus is on aligning operations and customer experience.
Watsco’s sales were down 2% year over year.
CEO says tariffs are working in MRC’s favor.
Kevin Weadick, formerly of Zoro and FleetPride, will take on the role.
Motion’s sales fall slightly in the quarter.
Move is a pivotal step in the company’s shift toward the professional contractor market.
FBM adds 45 branches with Rew Materials.
Hiring of CTO follows November hiring of Chief AI Officer.
John Brooks will reach municipal markets in Eastern Canada.
Cutting tool consumption was down 6.7% YTD.
CEO provides update in latest quarterly call.
Single-family housing starts were 14.2% below February.
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
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
Applico Capital has launched a new private equity division aimed at helping large B2B distributors adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to modernize operations and
QXO Inc. has completed its $11 billion acquisition of Beacon Roofing Supply, in a transaction that Wall Street analysts say could fundamentally change the
The distributor is targeting a highly fragmented $50 billion market.
The newly launched HVAC Distributor University builds on EGIA’s past distributor-focused training efforts.
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
Graybar’s profit fell 4.1% for the quarter.
Distributor’s focus is on aligning operations and customer experience.
Watsco’s sales were down 2% year over year.
CEO says tariffs are working in MRC’s favor.
Kevin Weadick, formerly of Zoro and FleetPride, will take on the role.
Motion’s sales fall slightly in the quarter.
Move is a pivotal step in the company’s shift toward the professional contractor market.
FBM adds 45 branches with Rew Materials.
Hiring of CTO follows November hiring of Chief AI Officer.
John Brooks will reach municipal markets in Eastern Canada.
Cutting tool consumption was down 6.7% YTD.
CEO provides update in latest quarterly call.
Single-family housing starts were 14.2% below February.