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Adentra Navigates Market Pressures with Tariff Readiness

Despite the potential increase in tariff exposure, Adentra says it is well prepared to weather trade-related disruptions.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 9, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Southern Glazer’s Opens Louisiana Distribution Center to Boost Supply Chain Efficiency

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has opened a new, 375,000-square-foot facility in Geismar, Louisiana, aimed at increasing operational efficiency.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 9, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Amazon Commits $10 Billion to North Carolina for AI-Driven Cloud Infrastructure Expansion

Since 2010, the company has invested more than $12 billion in the state, contributing $13.1 billion to its gross domestic product (GDP).
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 9, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Quiet No More: Wholesale Distributors Draw Record Deal Activity in 2025

In January and February alone, distributors announced 44 deals—22 per month—across sectors from construction materials and electrical parts to janitorial goods and foodservice.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 6, 2025
Distribution Industry News

BlueLinx Holds Steady and Adds New Product Strategy Leader to Drive Growth

While the housing market remains under pressure from high mortgage rates and soft remodeling activity, BlueLinx sees reason for optimism moving forward.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 6, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Schneider Electric Updates $700 Million Investment in U.S. Distribution Network

Schneider Electric’s investment will have a direct impact on its distribution network, which is essential for delivering a range of products.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 6, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Builders FirstSource Bets Big on Digital with a New Tech President

Gayatri Narayan’s arrival comes as Builders FirstSource pursues an ambitious target: generating $1 billion in digital sales.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 5, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Business Confidence Falls to Four-Year Low: What It Means for U.S. Distributors

The takeaway: while the U.S. distribution sector isn’t facing a collapse in demand, it is operating in a more cautious and less forgiving environment.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 5, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Brown-Forman Sales, Profit Slide in 2025 as Economic Pressures Mount

“To deliver organic growth in a year of softening demand is a testament to the strength of our team,” said CEO Lawson Whiting.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 5, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Manufacturing Slowdown Raises Red Flags for Distributors, Analysts Say

Major distribution-heavy sectors—such as transportation equipment, food and beverage, chemicals, and metals—continued to shrink.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 4, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Manufacturer Confidence Plunges, Signaling Tougher Times for Distributors

Just 55.4% of manufacturers reported a positive outlook in the National Association of Manufacturers’ (NAM) Q2 2025 Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 4, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Paceline Equity Backs Everflow Supplies, Installs New CEO to Fuel Growth

Founded in 2000, Everflow operates seven distribution centers across New Jersey, Texas, Georgia, Illinois, and Oklahoma.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 4, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Border States Breaks Ground on New Distribution Center to Anchor Regional Expansion

It is the first in a series of planned distribution hubs aimed at increasing logistics efficiency and strengthening Border States’ market position.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 4, 2025
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Ferguson Signals Brighter Construction Outlook and Stronger Sales

The U.S. market, which generates more than 95% of Ferguson’s total revenue, remained the primary growth driver.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 3, 2025
Distribution Industry News

US Foods Details Progress on Emissions and Product Sourcing

US Foods reduced injury and accident rates by 19% compared to 2023 and delivered 70,000 individual development opportunities.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 3, 2025
Distribution Industry News

New Survey Finds 42% of Distributors Lack Tariff Responses and Plans

While 35% of respondents are looking to reduce their reliance on Chinese suppliers, 20% plan to raise prices specifically on Chinese goods.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 3, 2025
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Distribution Industry News

Home Depot Names a New CIO Focused on AI and Contractors

A top priority for Angie Brown will be expanding AI applications across the enterprise to create faster and smarter customer experiences for Pro customers.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 2, 2025
Distribution Industry News

HVAC Distributor mSupply Opens New Distribution Center to Support National Growth

The Denver site launch follows the company’s recent rebranding from Marcone to mSupply, a move intended to reflect its expansion beyond appliance repair parts
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 2, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Parkland Seeks Shareholder Approval for $8 Billion Merger with Sunoco

The deal marks one of the largest energy mergers and signals Parkland’s transformation into a continental powerhouse.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 2, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Arrow Electronics Reinvents Itself as Strategic Partner and Faces Market Headwinds

Chief financial officer Raj Agrawal acknowledged that new U.S. tariffs could introduce added complexity to component sourcing and pricing.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 30, 2025

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Distribution Industry News

Adentra Navigates Market Pressures with Tariff Readiness

Despite the potential increase in tariff exposure, Adentra says it is well prepared to weather trade-related disruptions.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 9, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Southern Glazer’s Opens Louisiana Distribution Center to Boost Supply Chain Efficiency

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has opened a new, 375,000-square-foot facility in Geismar, Louisiana, aimed at increasing operational efficiency.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 9, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Amazon Commits $10 Billion to North Carolina for AI-Driven Cloud Infrastructure Expansion

Since 2010, the company has invested more than $12 billion in the state, contributing $13.1 billion to its gross domestic product (GDP).
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 9, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Quiet No More: Wholesale Distributors Draw Record Deal Activity in 2025

In January and February alone, distributors announced 44 deals—22 per month—across sectors from construction materials and electrical parts to janitorial goods and foodservice.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 6, 2025
Distribution Industry News

BlueLinx Holds Steady and Adds New Product Strategy Leader to Drive Growth

While the housing market remains under pressure from high mortgage rates and soft remodeling activity, BlueLinx sees reason for optimism moving forward.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 6, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Schneider Electric Updates $700 Million Investment in U.S. Distribution Network

Schneider Electric’s investment will have a direct impact on its distribution network, which is essential for delivering a range of products.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 6, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Builders FirstSource Bets Big on Digital with a New Tech President

Gayatri Narayan’s arrival comes as Builders FirstSource pursues an ambitious target: generating $1 billion in digital sales.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 5, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Business Confidence Falls to Four-Year Low: What It Means for U.S. Distributors

The takeaway: while the U.S. distribution sector isn’t facing a collapse in demand, it is operating in a more cautious and less forgiving environment.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 5, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Brown-Forman Sales, Profit Slide in 2025 as Economic Pressures Mount

“To deliver organic growth in a year of softening demand is a testament to the strength of our team,” said CEO Lawson Whiting.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 5, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Manufacturing Slowdown Raises Red Flags for Distributors, Analysts Say

Major distribution-heavy sectors—such as transportation equipment, food and beverage, chemicals, and metals—continued to shrink.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 4, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Manufacturer Confidence Plunges, Signaling Tougher Times for Distributors

Just 55.4% of manufacturers reported a positive outlook in the National Association of Manufacturers’ (NAM) Q2 2025 Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 4, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Paceline Equity Backs Everflow Supplies, Installs New CEO to Fuel Growth

Founded in 2000, Everflow operates seven distribution centers across New Jersey, Texas, Georgia, Illinois, and Oklahoma.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 4, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Border States Breaks Ground on New Distribution Center to Anchor Regional Expansion

It is the first in a series of planned distribution hubs aimed at increasing logistics efficiency and strengthening Border States’ market position.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 4, 2025
distribution

Ferguson Signals Brighter Construction Outlook and Stronger Sales

The U.S. market, which generates more than 95% of Ferguson’s total revenue, remained the primary growth driver.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 3, 2025
Distribution Industry News

US Foods Details Progress on Emissions and Product Sourcing

US Foods reduced injury and accident rates by 19% compared to 2023 and delivered 70,000 individual development opportunities.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 3, 2025
Distribution Industry News

New Survey Finds 42% of Distributors Lack Tariff Responses and Plans

While 35% of respondents are looking to reduce their reliance on Chinese suppliers, 20% plan to raise prices specifically on Chinese goods.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 3, 2025
news home depot
Distribution Industry News

Home Depot Names a New CIO Focused on AI and Contractors

A top priority for Angie Brown will be expanding AI applications across the enterprise to create faster and smarter customer experiences for Pro customers.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 2, 2025
Distribution Industry News

HVAC Distributor mSupply Opens New Distribution Center to Support National Growth

The Denver site launch follows the company’s recent rebranding from Marcone to mSupply, a move intended to reflect its expansion beyond appliance repair parts
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 2, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Parkland Seeks Shareholder Approval for $8 Billion Merger with Sunoco

The deal marks one of the largest energy mergers and signals Parkland’s transformation into a continental powerhouse.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 2, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Arrow Electronics Reinvents Itself as Strategic Partner and Faces Market Headwinds

Chief financial officer Raj Agrawal acknowledged that new U.S. tariffs could introduce added complexity to component sourcing and pricing.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 30, 2025

Recent Reports

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Distribution Industry News

Adentra Navigates Market Pressures with Tariff Readiness

Despite the potential increase in tariff exposure, Adentra says it is well prepared to weather trade-related disruptions.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 9, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Southern Glazer’s Opens Louisiana Distribution Center to Boost Supply Chain Efficiency

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has opened a new, 375,000-square-foot facility in Geismar, Louisiana, aimed at increasing operational efficiency.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 9, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Amazon Commits $10 Billion to North Carolina for AI-Driven Cloud Infrastructure Expansion

Since 2010, the company has invested more than $12 billion in the state, contributing $13.1 billion to its gross domestic product (GDP).
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 9, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Quiet No More: Wholesale Distributors Draw Record Deal Activity in 2025

In January and February alone, distributors announced 44 deals—22 per month—across sectors from construction materials and electrical parts to janitorial goods and foodservice.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 6, 2025
Distribution Industry News

BlueLinx Holds Steady and Adds New Product Strategy Leader to Drive Growth

While the housing market remains under pressure from high mortgage rates and soft remodeling activity, BlueLinx sees reason for optimism moving forward.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 6, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Schneider Electric Updates $700 Million Investment in U.S. Distribution Network

Schneider Electric’s investment will have a direct impact on its distribution network, which is essential for delivering a range of products.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 6, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Builders FirstSource Bets Big on Digital with a New Tech President

Gayatri Narayan’s arrival comes as Builders FirstSource pursues an ambitious target: generating $1 billion in digital sales.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 5, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Business Confidence Falls to Four-Year Low: What It Means for U.S. Distributors

The takeaway: while the U.S. distribution sector isn’t facing a collapse in demand, it is operating in a more cautious and less forgiving environment.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 5, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Brown-Forman Sales, Profit Slide in 2025 as Economic Pressures Mount

“To deliver organic growth in a year of softening demand is a testament to the strength of our team,” said CEO Lawson Whiting.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 5, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Manufacturing Slowdown Raises Red Flags for Distributors, Analysts Say

Major distribution-heavy sectors—such as transportation equipment, food and beverage, chemicals, and metals—continued to shrink.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 4, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Manufacturer Confidence Plunges, Signaling Tougher Times for Distributors

Just 55.4% of manufacturers reported a positive outlook in the National Association of Manufacturers’ (NAM) Q2 2025 Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 4, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Paceline Equity Backs Everflow Supplies, Installs New CEO to Fuel Growth

Founded in 2000, Everflow operates seven distribution centers across New Jersey, Texas, Georgia, Illinois, and Oklahoma.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 4, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Border States Breaks Ground on New Distribution Center to Anchor Regional Expansion

It is the first in a series of planned distribution hubs aimed at increasing logistics efficiency and strengthening Border States’ market position.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 4, 2025
distribution

Ferguson Signals Brighter Construction Outlook and Stronger Sales

The U.S. market, which generates more than 95% of Ferguson’s total revenue, remained the primary growth driver.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 3, 2025
Distribution Industry News

US Foods Details Progress on Emissions and Product Sourcing

US Foods reduced injury and accident rates by 19% compared to 2023 and delivered 70,000 individual development opportunities.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 3, 2025
Distribution Industry News

New Survey Finds 42% of Distributors Lack Tariff Responses and Plans

While 35% of respondents are looking to reduce their reliance on Chinese suppliers, 20% plan to raise prices specifically on Chinese goods.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 3, 2025
news home depot
Distribution Industry News

Home Depot Names a New CIO Focused on AI and Contractors

A top priority for Angie Brown will be expanding AI applications across the enterprise to create faster and smarter customer experiences for Pro customers.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 2, 2025
Distribution Industry News

HVAC Distributor mSupply Opens New Distribution Center to Support National Growth

The Denver site launch follows the company’s recent rebranding from Marcone to mSupply, a move intended to reflect its expansion beyond appliance repair parts
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 2, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Parkland Seeks Shareholder Approval for $8 Billion Merger with Sunoco

The deal marks one of the largest energy mergers and signals Parkland’s transformation into a continental powerhouse.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 2, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Arrow Electronics Reinvents Itself as Strategic Partner and Faces Market Headwinds

Chief financial officer Raj Agrawal acknowledged that new U.S. tariffs could introduce added complexity to component sourcing and pricing.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 30, 2025
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