Milwaukee Tool has invested over $420 million in capital projects across Wisconsin and expanded its state workforce to more than 4,000.
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Grant Garrett joins the Houston-based distributor of lifting and safety products as it expands its North American footprint.
EVI is also developing an ecommerce platform set to launch in fiscal 2026, giving customers 24/7 access to products, inventory, and service scheduling.
GME Supply distributes safety and productivity equipment, tools, and customized workwear for trade professionals.
Inventories of wholesalers increased only 0.1% in July compared to the prior month.
For Chamberlain Group—parent of LiftMaster and myQ—the acquisition adds a vertically integrated supplier with an established distribution footprint.
Jacobs addressed QXO’s approach to acquisitions, saying the company will remain disciplined on price while seeking targets it can improve operationally.
Providers of customer relationship management (CRM) software for roofing contractors are making it easier for their clients to order directly from major distributors.
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.
The distributor will introduce its first STAR Centers—short for Storage, Transport, and Readiness—in Reno, Dallas, and Atlanta.
Shipments to HVAC distributors likely will be lower for the remainder of 2025.
Manufacturing PMI ticks up in August but still shows contraction.
CDW is accelerating AI through a new AI Center of Excellence, a multidisciplinary team that guides clients from strategy to full deployment.
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Milwaukee Tool has invested over $420 million in capital projects across Wisconsin and expanded its state workforce to more than 4,000.
Grant Garrett joins the Houston-based distributor of lifting and safety products as it expands its North American footprint.
EVI is also developing an ecommerce platform set to launch in fiscal 2026, giving customers 24/7 access to products, inventory, and service scheduling.
GME Supply distributes safety and productivity equipment, tools, and customized workwear for trade professionals.
Inventories of wholesalers increased only 0.1% in July compared to the prior month.
For Chamberlain Group—parent of LiftMaster and myQ—the acquisition adds a vertically integrated supplier with an established distribution footprint.
Jacobs addressed QXO’s approach to acquisitions, saying the company will remain disciplined on price while seeking targets it can improve operationally.
Providers of customer relationship management (CRM) software for roofing contractors are making it easier for their clients to order directly from major distributors.
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.
The distributor will introduce its first STAR Centers—short for Storage, Transport, and Readiness—in Reno, Dallas, and Atlanta.
Shipments to HVAC distributors likely will be lower for the remainder of 2025.
Manufacturing PMI ticks up in August but still shows contraction.
CDW is accelerating AI through a new AI Center of Excellence, a multidisciplinary team that guides clients from strategy to full deployment.
Milwaukee Tool has invested over $420 million in capital projects across Wisconsin and expanded its state workforce to more than 4,000.
Grant Garrett joins the Houston-based distributor of lifting and safety products as it expands its North American footprint.
EVI is also developing an ecommerce platform set to launch in fiscal 2026, giving customers 24/7 access to products, inventory, and service scheduling.
GME Supply distributes safety and productivity equipment, tools, and customized workwear for trade professionals.
Inventories of wholesalers increased only 0.1% in July compared to the prior month.
For Chamberlain Group—parent of LiftMaster and myQ—the acquisition adds a vertically integrated supplier with an established distribution footprint.
Jacobs addressed QXO’s approach to acquisitions, saying the company will remain disciplined on price while seeking targets it can improve operationally.
Providers of customer relationship management (CRM) software for roofing contractors are making it easier for their clients to order directly from major distributors.
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.
The distributor will introduce its first STAR Centers—short for Storage, Transport, and Readiness—in Reno, Dallas, and Atlanta.
Shipments to HVAC distributors likely will be lower for the remainder of 2025.
Manufacturing PMI ticks up in August but still shows contraction.
CDW is accelerating AI through a new AI Center of Excellence, a multidisciplinary team that guides clients from strategy to full deployment.