Distribution Industry News

Jacobs addressed QXO’s approach to acquisitions, saying the company will remain disciplined on price while seeking targets it can improve operationally.

Sarasota North is the first UNFI facility to deploy KNAPP’s AI-enabled pick-it-easy robot.

Core & Main is advancing targeted initiatives, including treatment plant projects and fusible high-density polyethylene applications.

The 200,000-square-foot facility in Denton, which opened in 2024 with a focus on appliance parts, now carries a full range of plumbing brands.

Wholesale trade, once a steady source of jobs tied to the flow of goods, is now contracting amid shifting demand and persistent cost pressures.

For parent company The ODP Corporation, the promise reflects a broader strategy to integrate retail stores, ecommerce, and its B2B distribution arm.

For the quarter ending Aug. 3, net sales rose 6.6% to $2.09 billion, up from $1.96 billion a year earlier.

The combined business will operate under the Purity Life name with two divisions: Purity Life Grocery and Purity Life Wellness.

The deal not only gives Decks & Docks one of the region’s largest independent distributors of composite decking but also extends its reach.