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Distribution Industry News
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Most B2B Buyers Prefer Rep-Free Purchasing as AI Reshapes Sales
Digital channels — including ecommerce platforms and online catalogs — are becoming the primary interface for customers.
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SiteOne Acquires Reinders, Expanding Midwest Distribution Network
Reinders operates 12 locations in Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, and Minnesota.
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Southern Glazer’s Moves Strategy Chief to Advisory Role
Stephen Von Oehsen will support enterprise growth initiatives and help develop strategic talent across the organization.
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U.S. Industrial Output Edges Higher in February as Growth Remains Uneven
Total industrial production increased 0.2% in February, following a 0.7% gain in January. Output was 1.4% higher than a year earlier.
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LKCM Headwater Offers to Take Distribution Solutions Group Private
LKCM Headwater said taking DSG private would allow it to focus on long-term changes.
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Fastenal to Build Southeast Distribution Hub
The project aligns with a broader change in Fastenal’s inventory and fulfillment strategy.
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UNFI Profit Climbs as Cost Cuts Offset Sales Decline
UNFI lowered its full-year sales forecast to a range of $31.0 billion to $31.4 billion
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Amazon’s Faster Delivery Push Raises Stakes for Distributors
The expansion targets high-frequency, low-complexity products that account for a significant share of distributor volume.
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Graybar Appoints Pricing, Shared Services Leaders
Graybar has promoted a longtime executive to oversee pricing strategy and hired a new leader to head its shared services operations.
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LKCM Headwater Submits Buyout Proposal for Distribution Solutions Group
Based on approximately 46.2 million shares outstanding, the proposal implies an equity valuation of about $1.36 billion for the specialty distributor if applied to all shares.