Industry Insights
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Graybar Realigns Leadership to Oversee Subsidiaries, U.S. Operations
Graybar is restructuring its senior leadership team, naming new executives to oversee subsidiaries and national operations as the distributor adjusts its management structure to support growth.
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HVAC Distributors Post Modest February Rebound as Sales Rise 4.6%
For the 12 months ending February, sales rose 2.4%, indicating steady but subdued demand across residential and commercial HVAC channels.
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Distributors Face Rising Freight Costs as Amazon, Carriers Add Surcharges and Target B2B
For distributors, the shift is occurring alongside a second, equally important change: logistics providers are moving deeper into B2B delivery.
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TopBuild Elevates Achille to President, Expands Role Across Distribution, Supply Chain and M&A
John Achille will continue to report to CEO Robert Buck and take on responsibility for day-to-day operations across TopBuild’s Installation Services and Specialty Distribution segments
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Manufacturing Expands Again in March as Costs, Delays Mount
The report suggests factory demand is holding up, but operating conditions are getting tougher.
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F.W. Webb Launches Mobile App for Ordering, Pricing, and Inventory Access
F.W. Webb said the tool is intended to streamline ordering and reduce reliance on phone or in-person transactions at branch locations.
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Critical Skills for Front-Line Leaders in Distribution, Part 10: Basic Technology Proficiency
A better leader is not the loudest leader. A better leader is the one who can connect the dots.
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Core & Main Expands Metering, Treatment and Branch Network
Core & Main is also expanding its work on large, complex projects such as treatment plants and water delivery systems.
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Winsupply to Add 1.6 Million Square Feet of Distribution Capacity, Open Atlanta Facility
The Atlanta site will serve as a new regional hub, while the Dayton and Oklahoma City projects will expand existing operations.
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Sonepar Reports $37.9 Billion in Sales as AI Expands Across Supply Chain
Sonepar’s AI investments come as it scales its digital commerce platform.
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DHL Targets AI-Driven Data Center Boom with U.S. Logistics Expansion
The sites, set to open in 2026, will add more than 7 million square feet of capacity focused on handling high-value equipment such as servers, power systems, and networking hardware.
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SiteOne Acquires Reinders, Expanding Midwest Distribution Network
Reinders operates 12 locations in Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, and Minnesota.
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Cheney Brothers to Expand South Carolina Distribution Center
The expansion will increase warehouse and logistics capacity to support growing regional demand for foodservice products.
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FedEx Introduces Reusable Shipping Box for B2B Supply Chains
The reusable packaging system could affect how wholesale distributors handle shipments between distribution centers, branches, and retail locations.
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Gulf Conflict Threatens Petrochemical and Metals Supply Chains for Distributors
Disruptions to Gulf exports could push polyethylene and polypropylene prices up 10% to 20% if shipping delays persist.
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UPS Strategy Shift Toward B2B Shipments Could Reshape Parcel Options for Distributors
For distributors, the company’s pivot could create new opportunities as UPS targets freight profiles that look more like traditional wholesale shipments.
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$100 Oil Raises Freight Costs and New Pressures for Distributors
For distributors that ship thousands of orders daily, even modest increases in diesel prices hurt.
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Planned Distribution and Warehouse Projects Decline in February
The decline in February project activity follows several years of strong investment in distribution and logistics infrastructure as companies expanded warehouse capacity.
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Middle East Conflict Threatens Supply Chains for U.S. Distributors
For U.S. distributors, the implications extend beyond freight delays.
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What Distributors Should Do Now Regarding Tariffs
Acting fast is important because there are deadlines for filing protests and lawsuits.