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U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Goods Take Effect as Distributors Lean on Pricing
For distributors, the result is a patchwork of tariffs imposed under different laws, covering different countries and products and carrying different expiration dates and legal risks.
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U.S. Industrial Leasing Jumps 49% as Companies Rework Distribution Networks
Persistent labor constraints and higher wages are accelerating investment in warehouse technology, according to JLL. Companies increasingly want buildings with the clear heights, power capacity and structural specifications required for robotics and other automated systems.
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S&P Global: AI Demand, Material Shortages Reshape Supply Chain Risks
Across distribution, tariff uncertainty is also encouraging companies to bring in inventory earlier and rebuild safety stocks.
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Grainger Opens 550,000-Square-Foot Oregon Distribution Center
Grainger has made distribution capacity a central part of its North American strategy, investing in warehouses, automation, and inventory to support product availability and delivery times.
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You Can’t Automate a Custom Job: Breaking the Bottleneck of ‘Gut Feel’ Pricing
Distributors have evolved into strategic partners, but treating every quote like a ‘custom job’ is a bottleneck you can no longer afford. It’s time to trade ‘gut feel’ for a smart, hybrid pricing system that automates the routine, protects your profits, and scales as fast as your business
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PFG’s Growth Is Driving Up Freight, Fuel and Distribution Costs
The combination of organic customer growth and acquisitions is increasing the amount of business PFG’s distribution infrastructure must support.
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Likewise Raises $44.2 Million to Build Out UK Flooring Distribution Network
The additional capital gives Likewise more flexibility to invest in both organic expansion and potential acquisitions as it builds its national distribution platform.
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Medline Adds Customers, Distribution Capacity as Sales Rise 11.6%
Medline secured more than $650 million in new customer signings during the first half, more than 65% of its $1 billion full-year goal.
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Wholesale Prices Flat in July as Energy, Freight Costs Decline
The July report showed easing costs in several areas important to distributors, particularly fuel and transportation.
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Sunoco to Buy Offen Petroleum for $600 Million, Expand U.S. Fuel Distribution Network
The deal also underscores Sunoco’s strategy of combining a large fuel distribution network with transportation and storage infrastructure. The Dallas-based company operates about 14,000 miles of pipeline and more than 170 terminals.