News
All the latest reporting and analysis from Distribution Strategy Group.
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Electrical Supply Demand Gets Another Boost as MasTec Buys Superior Group
For distributors, the transaction reinforces expectations for sustained demand for electrical products used in data centers, including wire and cable, conduit, switchgear, controls, transformers, and related equipment.
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DXP Expands Credit Facility to Fuel Acquisitions and Distribution Growth
Company executives said the expanded facility is intended to provide greater flexibility to pursue acquisitions, invest in facilities, equipment and software, and support continued organic growth.
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McNichols Appoints New President to Lead Growth Following Big Investment
McNichols operates nineteen service centers across the United States and distributes and fabricates specialty metals and fiberglass products, including perforated and expanded metals, wire mesh, grating, and industrial flooring products.
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Amazon Expands Logistics Network Beyond Parcel Delivery, Challenging Traditional Supply Chain Providers
For distributors, Amazon’s expansion represents more than another parcel delivery option. The company now offers freight transportation, inventory storage, warehousing, fulfillment and final-mile delivery through a single platform.
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Winsupply Expands Area Leadership Team to Support Growth and Entrepreneur Recruitment
The company said the expansion is designed to provide more strategic support to local company presidents as they grow market share, scale their businesses and develop future leaders.
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Warehouse Integration Emerges as Bigger Challenge Than Automation
The findings come as distributors continue investing in warehouse modernization to improve productivity, offset labor shortages and meet growing customer expectations for faster and more accurate order fulfillment.
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New Tariff Decisions Could Raise Costs for Distributors as Trade Investigations Advance
The evolving tariff landscape is adding uncertainty for distributors already managing higher material costs and shifting global supply chains.
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AD Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire supplyFORCE
Its network of more than 200 independent distributors serves customers through more than 2,500 branch locations, providing centralized contract management, procurement, pricing administration, and reporting while maintaining local sales and service.
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Your Product Isn’t What Customers Are Really Buying
Products have become commodities. The distributors that win are the ones that deliver a consistently better customer experience—from the first quote to the final invoice.
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Customer Experience Is Everybody’s Job
The bottom line: customer experience is a company-wide responsibility that crosses every function you run.