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Distribution Industry News

Distribution Industry News

Brown-Forman Reshapes U.S. Distribution Network and Strategic Growth Plans

The company announced a comprehensive overhaul of its distribution network, the first of its kind in over six decades.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Tariff Ruling Means Distributors Urged to Act Swiftly Amid Uncertainty

For U.S. distributors, this about-face is more than a legal technicality—it’s a major disruption to strategic plans that were already in motion.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

TransAxle to Cease Operations After 46 Years

Despite its longstanding presence and industry reputation, TransAxle was unable to secure a buyer to continue its operations.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Sonepar Appoints a President of Robertson Electric Amid Leadership Shifts in Canada

The leadership changes also include the departure of George McClean, former president of Sonepar Canada, who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Core & Main Advances Leadership Transition and Expansion

Core & Main operates more than 320 branches across the United States, providing essential products like pipes, hydrants, water meters, and stormwater systems.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 28, 2025
Distribution Industry News

White Cap Expands Midwest and Canadian Presence with Recent Acquisitions

The acquisition of AFS complements White Cap’s existing product portfolio, enabling the company to offer a wider range of solutions to customers.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 28, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Singer Industrial Expands with Wilmington Rubber & Gasket Acquisition

Wilmington Rubber & Gasket serves a variety of industries, including pulp and paper, chemical, marine, power, nuclear, utility, and construction.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 28, 2025
Distribution Industry News

SureWerx Taps Distributor Exec as New CEO as Expansion Continues

Scott Dowell, who steps into the role on May 27, brings more than two decades of experience in industrial distribution.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 27, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Endries Names a New CEO

With 26 distribution centers across North America and Europe and more than 800,000 SKUs, Endries is positioning itself for long-term growth.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 27, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Staples Enhances Warehouse Management Across U.S. Fulfillment Centers

This initiative is a key part of the company’s ongoing efforts to modernize its supply chain.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 23, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Uline Proposes $120 Million Distribution Center Expansion

This proposed building is a key part of Uline’s larger logistics network strategy, which focuses on establishing centralized, high-throughput distribution hubs.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 23, 2025
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Distribution Industry News

Lowe’s Leans on Pros, Distributors to Steady Q1 as DIY Demand Slows

Lowe’s has been rolling out new tools for professional customers, such as enhanced bulk ordering options through the Lowe’s mobile app.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 22, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Global Industrial Partners with K9s for Warriors for Memorial Day NASCAR

This NASCAR event provides a unique opportunity to raise awareness for K9s for Warriors.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 22, 2025
Winsupply
Distribution Industry News

Why Winsupply Acquired United Lighting & Supply Co.

This acquisition marks Winsupply’s second this year, following its purchase of Kansas-based Industrial Sales Co. earlier in May.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 22, 2025
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Distribution Industry News

Lowe’s Expands Digital Marketplace to Streamline Procurement for Contractors

The marketplace model gives Lowe’s the flexibility to quickly test new categories, respond to regional needs, and manage product availability in real-time.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 21, 2025
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Distribution Industry News

Fusion Capital Acquires Relevant Industrial and Expands Deeper into Engineered Industrial Solutions

Relevant Industrial is a leading B2B distributor specializing in the supply of engineered products and services essential for industrial applications.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 21, 2025
news home depot
Distribution Industry News

Home Depot Q1 Sales Rise 9.4% as Distributors and Contractors Drive Growth

A major part of this growth comes from Home Depot’s acquisition of SRS Distribution, a company that specializes in building products for professionals.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 21, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Rexel USA Taps Revalgo AI to Streamline Complex Sales Orders

This implementation is a core part of Rexel USA’s Axelerate 2028 strategic plan, which aims to use AI tools to increase efficiency.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 20, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Samsung’s Acquisition of FläktGroup Signals Bigger Push into U.S. HVAC Distribution

For U.S. HVAC distributors, the deal introduces a new competitor in the engineered systems category.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 20, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Why Marcone Rebranded to mSupply and Diversified

“We’re building a platform for every technician and trade professional in North America,” CEO Asterio Satrazemis said. “The name mSupply reflects that broader role.”
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 20, 2025

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Distribution Industry News

Brown-Forman Reshapes U.S. Distribution Network and Strategic Growth Plans

The company announced a comprehensive overhaul of its distribution network, the first of its kind in over six decades.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Tariff Ruling Means Distributors Urged to Act Swiftly Amid Uncertainty

For U.S. distributors, this about-face is more than a legal technicality—it’s a major disruption to strategic plans that were already in motion.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

TransAxle to Cease Operations After 46 Years

Despite its longstanding presence and industry reputation, TransAxle was unable to secure a buyer to continue its operations.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Sonepar Appoints a President of Robertson Electric Amid Leadership Shifts in Canada

The leadership changes also include the departure of George McClean, former president of Sonepar Canada, who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Core & Main Advances Leadership Transition and Expansion

Core & Main operates more than 320 branches across the United States, providing essential products like pipes, hydrants, water meters, and stormwater systems.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 28, 2025
Distribution Industry News

White Cap Expands Midwest and Canadian Presence with Recent Acquisitions

The acquisition of AFS complements White Cap’s existing product portfolio, enabling the company to offer a wider range of solutions to customers.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 28, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Singer Industrial Expands with Wilmington Rubber & Gasket Acquisition

Wilmington Rubber & Gasket serves a variety of industries, including pulp and paper, chemical, marine, power, nuclear, utility, and construction.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 28, 2025
Distribution Industry News

SureWerx Taps Distributor Exec as New CEO as Expansion Continues

Scott Dowell, who steps into the role on May 27, brings more than two decades of experience in industrial distribution.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 27, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Endries Names a New CEO

With 26 distribution centers across North America and Europe and more than 800,000 SKUs, Endries is positioning itself for long-term growth.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 27, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Staples Enhances Warehouse Management Across U.S. Fulfillment Centers

This initiative is a key part of the company’s ongoing efforts to modernize its supply chain.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 23, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Uline Proposes $120 Million Distribution Center Expansion

This proposed building is a key part of Uline’s larger logistics network strategy, which focuses on establishing centralized, high-throughput distribution hubs.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 23, 2025
news lowes
Distribution Industry News

Lowe’s Leans on Pros, Distributors to Steady Q1 as DIY Demand Slows

Lowe’s has been rolling out new tools for professional customers, such as enhanced bulk ordering options through the Lowe’s mobile app.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 22, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Global Industrial Partners with K9s for Warriors for Memorial Day NASCAR

This NASCAR event provides a unique opportunity to raise awareness for K9s for Warriors.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 22, 2025
Winsupply
Distribution Industry News

Why Winsupply Acquired United Lighting & Supply Co.

This acquisition marks Winsupply’s second this year, following its purchase of Kansas-based Industrial Sales Co. earlier in May.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 22, 2025
news lowes
Distribution Industry News

Lowe’s Expands Digital Marketplace to Streamline Procurement for Contractors

The marketplace model gives Lowe’s the flexibility to quickly test new categories, respond to regional needs, and manage product availability in real-time.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 21, 2025
news m&a
Distribution Industry News

Fusion Capital Acquires Relevant Industrial and Expands Deeper into Engineered Industrial Solutions

Relevant Industrial is a leading B2B distributor specializing in the supply of engineered products and services essential for industrial applications.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 21, 2025
news home depot
Distribution Industry News

Home Depot Q1 Sales Rise 9.4% as Distributors and Contractors Drive Growth

A major part of this growth comes from Home Depot’s acquisition of SRS Distribution, a company that specializes in building products for professionals.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 21, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Rexel USA Taps Revalgo AI to Streamline Complex Sales Orders

This implementation is a core part of Rexel USA’s Axelerate 2028 strategic plan, which aims to use AI tools to increase efficiency.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 20, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Samsung’s Acquisition of FläktGroup Signals Bigger Push into U.S. HVAC Distribution

For U.S. HVAC distributors, the deal introduces a new competitor in the engineered systems category.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 20, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Why Marcone Rebranded to mSupply and Diversified

“We’re building a platform for every technician and trade professional in North America,” CEO Asterio Satrazemis said. “The name mSupply reflects that broader role.”
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 20, 2025

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Distribution Industry News

Brown-Forman Reshapes U.S. Distribution Network and Strategic Growth Plans

The company announced a comprehensive overhaul of its distribution network, the first of its kind in over six decades.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 30, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Tariff Ruling Means Distributors Urged to Act Swiftly Amid Uncertainty

For U.S. distributors, this about-face is more than a legal technicality—it’s a major disruption to strategic plans that were already in motion.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

TransAxle to Cease Operations After 46 Years

Despite its longstanding presence and industry reputation, TransAxle was unable to secure a buyer to continue its operations.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Sonepar Appoints a President of Robertson Electric Amid Leadership Shifts in Canada

The leadership changes also include the departure of George McClean, former president of Sonepar Canada, who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 29, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Core & Main Advances Leadership Transition and Expansion

Core & Main operates more than 320 branches across the United States, providing essential products like pipes, hydrants, water meters, and stormwater systems.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 28, 2025
Distribution Industry News

White Cap Expands Midwest and Canadian Presence with Recent Acquisitions

The acquisition of AFS complements White Cap’s existing product portfolio, enabling the company to offer a wider range of solutions to customers.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 28, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Singer Industrial Expands with Wilmington Rubber & Gasket Acquisition

Wilmington Rubber & Gasket serves a variety of industries, including pulp and paper, chemical, marine, power, nuclear, utility, and construction.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 28, 2025
Distribution Industry News

SureWerx Taps Distributor Exec as New CEO as Expansion Continues

Scott Dowell, who steps into the role on May 27, brings more than two decades of experience in industrial distribution.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 27, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Endries Names a New CEO

With 26 distribution centers across North America and Europe and more than 800,000 SKUs, Endries is positioning itself for long-term growth.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 27, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Staples Enhances Warehouse Management Across U.S. Fulfillment Centers

This initiative is a key part of the company’s ongoing efforts to modernize its supply chain.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 23, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Uline Proposes $120 Million Distribution Center Expansion

This proposed building is a key part of Uline’s larger logistics network strategy, which focuses on establishing centralized, high-throughput distribution hubs.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 23, 2025
news lowes
Distribution Industry News

Lowe’s Leans on Pros, Distributors to Steady Q1 as DIY Demand Slows

Lowe’s has been rolling out new tools for professional customers, such as enhanced bulk ordering options through the Lowe’s mobile app.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 22, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Global Industrial Partners with K9s for Warriors for Memorial Day NASCAR

This NASCAR event provides a unique opportunity to raise awareness for K9s for Warriors.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 22, 2025
Winsupply
Distribution Industry News

Why Winsupply Acquired United Lighting & Supply Co.

This acquisition marks Winsupply’s second this year, following its purchase of Kansas-based Industrial Sales Co. earlier in May.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 22, 2025
news lowes
Distribution Industry News

Lowe’s Expands Digital Marketplace to Streamline Procurement for Contractors

The marketplace model gives Lowe’s the flexibility to quickly test new categories, respond to regional needs, and manage product availability in real-time.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 21, 2025
news m&a
Distribution Industry News

Fusion Capital Acquires Relevant Industrial and Expands Deeper into Engineered Industrial Solutions

Relevant Industrial is a leading B2B distributor specializing in the supply of engineered products and services essential for industrial applications.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 21, 2025
news home depot
Distribution Industry News

Home Depot Q1 Sales Rise 9.4% as Distributors and Contractors Drive Growth

A major part of this growth comes from Home Depot’s acquisition of SRS Distribution, a company that specializes in building products for professionals.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 21, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Rexel USA Taps Revalgo AI to Streamline Complex Sales Orders

This implementation is a core part of Rexel USA’s Axelerate 2028 strategic plan, which aims to use AI tools to increase efficiency.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 20, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Samsung’s Acquisition of FläktGroup Signals Bigger Push into U.S. HVAC Distribution

For U.S. HVAC distributors, the deal introduces a new competitor in the engineered systems category.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 20, 2025
Distribution Industry News

Why Marcone Rebranded to mSupply and Diversified

“We’re building a platform for every technician and trade professional in North America,” CEO Asterio Satrazemis said. “The name mSupply reflects that broader role.”
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 20, 2025
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