Distribution Industry News
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Spartan ParentCo Names a CEO of Merit Distribution Group
Roger Farmer joins the company with more than three decades of experience scaling multi-location distribution and building-supply operations.
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Essendant Exits Office Supplies, Reinvents Itself for the Digital Age
The decision is part of a long-term strategy to concentrate resources on opportunity.
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McLane Bets on Austin’s Tech Talent to Power Its AI Supply Chain Future
The Austin hub underscores McLane’s intent to weave automation, AI, and advanced analytics into every aspect of its business.
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CDW Survey: 80% of Companies Plan to Use AI to Boost Workplace Productivity and Security
Two-thirds of organizations said they are using AI-powered chatbots or virtual agents in customer contact centers.
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Motion Delivers Steady Gains as Genuine Parts Navigates Soft Industrial Market
Industrial sales climbed to $2.3 billion, up 4.6% year over year.
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MSC Industrial Direct Restructures Sales Organization and Adds a New SVP
Jahida Nadi joined MSC as senior vice president of sales.
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CenterPoint Energy to Sell Ohio Gas Distribution Business for $2.62 Billion
CenterPoint said the divestiture supports its strategy to concentrate on larger markets in Texas, Indiana, and Minnesota.
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Data Centers Keep Distributors Busy as Construction Markets Cool in Q3
U.S. distributors are heading into third-quarter earnings season with a clear divide.
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Border States and Partners to Build Automation Workforce in North Dakota
Border States said the launch of the lab is only the first phase of a longer-term effort to strengthen workforce readiness in automation.
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LKQ Sells Pick Your Part to Refocus on Core Auto Parts Distribution Business
The move allows the company to sharpen its focus on wholesale distribution.