Distribution Industry News

For the fourth quarter, Sysco’s sales increased by 2.8% compared to the same period last year, totaling $21.1 billion.

For the first half of 2025, Grainger generated $8.94 billion in sales, up 5.7% from the same period last year.

Rising logistics costs, growth investments in its multi-family housing channel, and technology upgrades pushed expenses higher.

In the first half of 2025, total revenue reached $980.5 million, up from $855.6 million in the first half of 2024.

Wesco’s data center business crossed the $1 billion mark for the first time in a single quarter as AI fueled growth.

ADI, which distributes low-voltage security, fire, and audio-visual products, will become a separate company with its own management team and capital structure.

SiteOne completed the acquisition of Green Trade Nursery during the quarter and closed two more deals—Grove Nursery and Nashville Nursery—after the quarter ended.

The company’s largest strategic accounts continued to lead growth, while transactional and lower-retention customers saw a decline.

Chief financial officer Kristen Actis-Grande will step down on August 8.

North America was the top-performing region for the international electrical distributor, with sales in the U.S. up 8.2% and Canada rising 10.9%.