Industry Insights
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How Better Pricing Can Improve Your Margins in 2026
Pricing is the one place where math and momentum will work in your favor.
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The 10 Distribution Trends That Will Matter in 2026
Tomorrow’s warehouse leaders will be expected to think like operators, analysts, and strategists at the same time.
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Wholesale Distributors Expand Logistics Footprint in Q4
Industry tracking shows that at least two major distribution centers opened in late 2025.
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FreightCar America Completes Acquisition of Carly Railcar Components
Carly Railcar Components distributes original equipment manufacturing (OEM) railcar parts.
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Supply Technologies Plans $20 Million Distribution Center in Ohio
Brian Norris, president of Supply Technologies, said the new site will support a more efficient hub-and-spoke distribution model in North America.
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IFS Agrees to Acquire Warehouse Software Provider Softeon
IFS said the acquisition extends its industrial AI platform into warehouse operations, connecting manufacturing, warehouse execution, and supply chain processes within a single system.
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Tariffs Increase Working Capital Risk: Simple Ways to Spot Exposure
Tariff shifts hit the front lines first, long before ERP rules adjust, and that mismatch triggers early buys, overrides, and inventory drift. If it goes unseen, capital gets trapped for an entire quarter. This piece breaks down the early warning signs any distributor can spot in under an hour. Quick Checklist: Spotting Tariff-Driven Working Capital…
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Critical Skills for Front-Line Leaders in Distribution
Part 8: Data Literacy and Performance Tracking.
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Worksport Turns to AI Logistics to Power Clean Technology Product Push
The distributor and manufacturer recently announced an AI-integrated distribution center in Shreveport, Louisiana.
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Ferguson Leads $8.5 Million Investment in Ply to Automate Contractor Inventory Management
For Ferguson — a $30.8 billion distributor with about 1,700 North American locations — the investment is part of a broader digital strategy.
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HARDI Distributors See Slight Sales Decline as Inventory Pressures Grow
Distributors have been contending with inventory carried over from a sluggish summer demand cycle.
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Lowe’s Leans on AI to Cut Inventory and Lift Margins as SKU Reductions Advance
Lowe’s announced in 2024 that it would deploy AI-driven forecasting and replenishment technology.
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U.S. Growth Picks Up in November, but Tariff-Driven Cost Pressures Resurface
The Flash U.S. Composite PMI Output Index inched up to 54.8, from 54.6 in October, the highest reading since July.
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Beijer Ref expands U.S. distribution network with acquisitions of Key Refrigeration and Dennis Supply
The deals continue the company’s strategy of expanding its HVAC/R distribution capabilities in the United States, one of its fastest growing regions.
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SiteOne Extends Florida Reach with Acquisition of CC Landscaping Warehouse Plus
The deal marks SiteOne’s seventh acquisition of 2025 as the company continues to consolidate the fragmented landscape supply market.
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Chefs’ Warehouse Moves to Centralize Fresh Food Planning Across Its Distribution Network
The specialty distributor manages more than 88,000 SKUs and serves over 50,000 customer locations.
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Cencora to Invest $1 Billion to Expand and Automate U.S. Drug Distribution Network
The facility will use advanced automation, including robotic handling systems, artificial intelligence, and autonomous mobile robots, to improve accuracy and throughput.
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QED Opens Largest Distribution Center in Colorado, Expanding Centralized Logistics Network
By consolidating inventory and introducing automation, QED expects to double the number of product SKUs available to customers and reduce fulfillment times.
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Effective U.S. tariff rate hits 17.9% and What It Means for Distributors
For wholesale distributors, the implications are immediate and operational.
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Critical Skills for Front-Line Leaders in Distribution: Part 7 – Adaptability to Change
Every time the unexpected happens, your reaction teaches your team how to handle the next one.