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MSC Industrial Posts Higher Sales and Profit to Start Fiscal 2026
MSC said it expects sales growth to continue in its fiscal second quarter, though the timing of holidays has led to a slower start than usual.
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Manufacturing Report Clouds Economic Outlook
U.S. manufacturing activity fell more than expected in December.
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Core & Main to Buy Pioneer Supply, Expanding in Texas, and Oklahoma
Core & Main said the acquisition strengthens its position in two fast-growing states with ongoing infrastructure needs.
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Global Industrial Introduces Plastic Guard Rail System for Industrial Facilities
The company said the system includes optional drop-in and lift-out rail brackets that allow sections to be removed for equipment movement or maintenance.
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Sonepar Launches First National Customer Appreciation Campaign Across U.S. Electrical Brands
January Jumpstart builds on Sonepar’s national brand advertising campaign, Our Knowledge Is ELECTRIC, which launched across its U.S. brands in 2025.
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High Tech, High Touch: Why Humans Still Matter in the Age of AI
AI will allow distributors to make it easier for customers to buy and use the time saved to strengthen relationships.
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Public Distributors Step Up AI Hiring as Technology Moves into Core Operations
AI hiring is no longer confined to innovation labs at wholesale distributors.
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Inventory Management as Ecommerce Engine, Not Afterthought
When inventory is planned and controlled correctly, it frees up dollars to devote to other initiatives. Here are key tools and strategies.
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DXP Completes Acquisitions of PREMIERflow, Mid Atlantic Storage Systems
The transactions expand DXP’s Innovative Pumping Solutions segment and support its strategy to grow in infrastructure-related end markets.
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MEMA Resets the Top Ranks as Auto Suppliers Brace for a High-Stakes Transformation
MEMA, the vehicle supplier’s association, is moving to solidify its leadership.