Industry Insights
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The New Rules of Profitability in Wholesale Distribution
Today’s profit leaders aren’t necessarily the biggest players, they’re the swiftest.
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Home Depot’s SRS to Acquire GMS in $5.5 Billion Deal, Expanding Specialty Building Distribution Network
The agreement, unanimously approved by both companies’ boards of directors, significantly expands Home Depot’s footprint in professional-grade distribution.
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U.S. Business Growth Slows in June Amid Rising Tariff-Driven Inflation
Two-thirds of manufacturers reported higher input costs due to tariffs, with over half of them passing on these cost increases to customers.
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Amazon Reaches 750,000 Robots in Fulfillment Operations
The expanded use of robotics is part of Amazon’s ongoing effort to increase warehouse efficiency and improve workplace ergonomics.
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GXO Taps DHL’s Patrick Kelleher as CEO to Lead Tech-Driven Logistics
Kelleher’s appointment signals GXO’s continued push into high-tech logistics—an area increasingly relevant to B2B distributors under pressure to modernize.
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The Evolving Warehouse Function: 2025-2030
By 2030, AI-driven systems will orchestrate warehouse operations with precision that exceeds even the best human coordinators.
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U.S. Manufacturers Stay Optimistic Despite Labor Shortages and Tariffs
Companies are already realizing gains from AI, including improved operational efficiency (47%) and financial savings (44%).
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The Future of Fulfillment: 10 Modern Warehouse Design Trends That Actually Drive Results
Why the smartest distribution leaders are designing facilities that adapt, scale, and perform under pressure.
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Cardinal Health Outlines Growth Strategy Centered on Supply Chain Investment and Data Expansion
CEO Jason Hollar described the company’s direction as the culmination of efforts to build on its foundation while unlocking future growth.
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Beyond the Metrics: Why Soft Skills Are the New Power Tools in Distribution
If we want to lead smarter warehouses, we need smarter conversations. And that starts with soft stuff.
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Trump Policies and AI Boom Impact April Wholesale Sales and Inventory Report
Total wholesale sales ticked up just 0.1% in April compared to March, after growing by 0.8% in March and 2.0% in February.
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Adentra Navigates Market Pressures with Tariff Readiness
Despite the potential increase in tariff exposure, Adentra says it is well prepared to weather trade-related disruptions.
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Southern Glazer’s Opens Louisiana Distribution Center to Boost Supply Chain Efficiency
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has opened a new, 375,000-square-foot facility in Geismar, Louisiana, aimed at increasing operational efficiency.
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Schneider Electric Updates $700 Million Investment in U.S. Distribution Network
Schneider Electric’s investment will have a direct impact on its distribution network, which is essential for delivering a range of products.
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Border States Breaks Ground on New Distribution Center to Anchor Regional Expansion
It is the first in a series of planned distribution hubs aimed at increasing logistics efficiency and strengthening Border States’ market position.
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New Survey Finds 42% of Distributors Lack Tariff Responses and Plans
While 35% of respondents are looking to reduce their reliance on Chinese suppliers, 20% plan to raise prices specifically on Chinese goods.
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HVAC Distributor mSupply Opens New Distribution Center to Support National Growth
The Denver site launch follows the company’s recent rebranding from Marcone to mSupply, a move intended to reflect its expansion beyond appliance repair parts into multiple trades.
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Brown-Forman Reshapes U.S. Distribution Network and Strategic Growth Plans
The company announced a comprehensive overhaul of its distribution network, the first of its kind in over six decades.
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Tariff Ruling Means Distributors Urged to Act Swiftly Amid Uncertainty
For U.S. distributors, this about-face is more than a legal technicality—it’s a major disruption to strategic plans that were already in motion.
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Redefining Professionalism: A Closer Look at Wholesale Distribution
Regardless of how we got here, what many of us discovered is a career that offers more than just selling and moving boxes.