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Mighty Distributing Enters Canada Through Acquisition of PREMA Canada
For PREMA, the deal provides access to Mighty’s larger distribution network, product portfolio and operational resources. For Mighty, the acquisition extends its reach into a new market and positions the company to pursue additional growth opportunities across North America.
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Amazon Pushes AI Buying Tools Deeper into Small Business Procurement
As AI assistants become more capable of conducting research and narrowing supplier options, distributors may need to ensure their product catalogs, pricing information, inventory availability, and technical specifications are accessible in formats that AI systems can easily interpret.
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Amazon Expands Logistics Push with Open Network and China Fulfillment Pipeline
For wholesale distributors, the move changes Amazon’s role in the supply chain. The company is now operating as a third-party logistics provider while also extending its network upstream into manufacturing hubs.
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Amazon Launches China-to-U.S. Warehouse Pipeline, Reshaping Competition for Distributors
For distributors competing on price, availability and supply chain efficiency, Amazon is increasing competitive pressure across all three — starting at the point of origin.
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Amazon Business Deploys AI Across Procurement
The centerpiece of Amazon Business’s current AI deployment is the Amazon Business Assistant.
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Most B2B Buyers Prefer Rep-Free Purchasing as AI Reshapes Sales
Digital channels — including ecommerce platforms and online catalogs — are becoming the primary interface for customers.
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ORO Labs Raises $100 Million to Expand AI Procurement Platform for Distributors
CEO Sudhir Bhojwani said companies are looking for tools that allow procurement teams to operate more efficiently as supply chains grow more complex.
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Distribution Solutions Group Acquires Eastern Valve to Expand Industrial Valve Business in Atlantic Canada
CEO J. Bryan King said the acquisition strengthens DSG’s Mobile Valve platform within Source Atlantic and expands the company’s reach in Eastern Canada.
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Rising Imports Deepen Trade Deficit, Pressuring Wholesale Distributors
For wholesale distributors, the December and full-year data point to ongoing pressure on inventory discipline.
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New York Fed: Most of 2025 Tariff Costs Fell on U.S. Importers
For wholesale distributors — particularly in industrial, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and MRO sectors — the findings underscore that tariffs directly raise landed costs.