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All the latest reporting and analysis from Distribution Strategy Group.
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The 3 Body Problem for Distributors
Some distributors are growing fast with the help of AI, and will soon surpass bigger, slower-moving rivals.
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The Data Perfection Myth: Why Waiting Is Costing You Years
Data cleanup isn’t a project with a finish line.
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Ferguson: Data Centers and Water Infrastructure Powering Growth
Ferguson said housing conditions remained uneven, with softer demand in residential construction and repair-and-remodel work.
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Medline Posts Double-Digit Sales Growth in Q4 as Earnings Decline
CEO Jim Boyle said Medline ended the year with $2.4 billion in new customer signings, reflecting continued demand from health systems.
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Genuine Cable Group Acquires United Wire & Cable to Expand Engineered Power Portfolio
The acquisition enhances GCG’s presence in high-growth applications, particularly data centers and mission-critical power infrastructure.
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BlueLinx Expands Internal AI Tools as Digital Transformation Accelerates
What began as a limited AI pilot has evolved into a broader internal rollout.
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QXO Sales Jump After Beacon Deal as Losses Reflect Acquisition Costs
QXO said sales climbed sharply in the fourth quarter and the full year because the company began including Beacon Roofing Supply’s business after buying the distributor in April.
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DXP Enterprises Sales Climb 12% in 2025 as Pumping Business Accelerates
Chief financial officer Kent Yee said the results reflect DXP’s efforts to diversify beyond traditional energy markets.
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BlueLinx Sales Rise Slightly in Q4 as Housing Market Stays Tough
For the full fiscal year, sales were flat at $2.954 billion, compared with $2.953 billion the prior year.
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Global Industrial Reports Strong Fourth-Quarter Growth, Steady Gains for 2025
For the full year, Global Industrial reported sales of $1.38 billion, an increase of 4.8% from $1.32 billion in 2024.