Distribution Industry News
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July Wholesale Sales Rise 1.4% after a Big June Revision
Inventories of wholesalers increased only 0.1% in July compared to the prior month.
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MiddleGround Capital Sells Arrow Tru-Line to Chamberlain Group
For Chamberlain Group—parent of LiftMaster and myQ—the acquisition adds a vertically integrated supplier with an established distribution footprint.
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QXO CEO Brad Jacobs Outlines Post-Beacon Overhaul and Growth Strategy
Jacobs addressed QXO’s approach to acquisitions, saying the company will remain disciplined on price while seeking targets it can improve operationally.
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Leap Adds Another Distributor Partner in Deal with ABC Supply
Providers of customer relationship management (CRM) software for roofing contractors are making it easier for their clients to order directly from major distributors.
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UNFI Opens Sarasota North Distribution Center with AI-Driven Automation
Sarasota North is the first UNFI facility to deploy KNAPP’s AI-enabled pick-it-easy robot.
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Core & Main Pushes Infrastructure Growth as Housing Market Softens
Core & Main is advancing targeted initiatives, including treatment plant projects and fusible high-density polyethylene applications.
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Distributor mSupply Adds Plumbing Inventory to Dallas Center
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.
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Wholesale Job Losses Weigh on August Employment Report
Wholesale trade, once a steady source of jobs tied to the flow of goods, is now contracting amid shifting demand and persistent cost pressures.
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Office Depot’s 15-Minute Pickup Signals New Distribution Benchmark
For parent company The ODP Corporation, the promise reflects a broader strategy to integrate retail stores, ecommerce, and its B2B distribution arm.
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Core & Main Posts Higher Q2 Sales, Cuts Full-Year Forecast
For the quarter ending Aug. 3, net sales rose 6.6% to $2.09 billion, up from $1.96 billion a year earlier.