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All the latest reporting and analysis from Distribution Strategy Group.
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Decks & Docks Expands into Pennsylvania with Service Wholesale Acquisition
The deal not only gives Decks & Docks one of the region’s largest independent distributors of composite decking but also extends its reach.
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Graybar Launches New STAR Distribution Centers to Support Major Construction Projects
The distributor will introduce its first STAR Centers—short for Storage, Transport, and Readiness—in Reno, Dallas, and Atlanta.
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‘Steady’ HVAC Distribution Market Posts 3.3% Annual Growth in July
Shipments to HVAC distributors likely will be lower for the remainder of 2025.
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Tariff Uncertainty Keeps U.S. Manufacturing in the Doldrums
Manufacturing PMI ticks up in August but still shows contraction.
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CDW Pushes AI, Managed Services as YTD Sales Rise 9%
CDW is accelerating AI through a new AI Center of Excellence, a multidisciplinary team that guides clients from strategy to full deployment.
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White Cap Expands Rebar and Concrete Supply in Texas and Florida
The acquisitions expand White Cap’s geographic reach and enhance its ability to serve contractors in both commercial and residential markets.
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Home Depot Completes $5.5 Billion Acquisition of GMS Through SRS Distribution
Home Depot’s professional customer base now represents more than half of company sales.
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A Hidden Margin Killer for Distributors: Inefficient Order Processing
Order processing rarely grabs headlines, but it often determines whether a distributor protects margin or watches it slip away.
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Core & Main to Acquire Canada Waterworks, Expanding Canadian Operations
Founded in 2014, Canada Waterworks supplies contractors and municipalities with water, wastewater, and storm drainage solutions.
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Southern Glazer’s Names Steve Bronson Chief Information Officer
Bronson most recently served as senior vice president of global technology infrastructure and operations at McDonald’s Corp, directing a global technology transformation.