News
All the latest reporting and analysis from Distribution Strategy Group.
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Mighty Distributing Enters Canada Through Acquisition of PREMA Canada
For PREMA, the deal provides access to Mighty’s larger distribution network, product portfolio and operational resources. For Mighty, the acquisition extends its reach into a new market and positions the company to pursue additional growth opportunities across North America.
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Amazon Pushes AI Buying Tools Deeper into Small Business Procurement
As AI assistants become more capable of conducting research and narrowing supplier options, distributors may need to ensure their product catalogs, pricing information, inventory availability, and technical specifications are accessible in formats that AI systems can easily interpret.
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HVAC Distributor Sales Rise 4.5% in April as Early Cooling Season Boosts Demand
HARDI said distributors are looking to a strong summer cooling season to reduce inventories and return sales-to-inventory ratios closer to historical norms.
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Services Sector Expands in May as Inflation Pressures Reach Highest Level Since 2022
One wholesale trade respondent reported that a major distributor had delayed freight shipments pending renegotiation of transportation contracts to address higher fuel expenses.
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Packer Fastener Opens Indianapolis Distribution Center to Support Midwest Growth
Packer Fastener said the Indianapolis-area distribution center will provide local inventory and customer support for procurement teams, project managers and construction crews throughout the Midwest.
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Factory Growth Accelerates as Costs and Supply Pressures Persist
The report points to a manufacturing sector that is gaining momentum but remains challenged by inflation and supply constraints
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Watsco Completes Jackson Supply Acquisition, Expanding Presence Across Sunbelt Markets
The acquisition also reinforces Watsco’s position as the largest distributor in the North American HVAC/R market. The company estimates the addressable market for HVAC and refrigeration distribution at approximately $74 billion.
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Granite Group Expands Into New York Through Acquisition, Broadens Maine Presence
The transactions mark The Granite Group’s entry into New York, extending its reach across the Northeast at a time when distributors continue to pursue acquisitions to expand market coverage and increase scale.
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NAED Launches Industrywide Recruitment Campaign to Build Electrical Distribution Workforce
The initiative, called “Careers with Power,” is designed to increase awareness of career opportunities in electrical distribution and connect prospective employees with jobs throughout the industry.
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Google’s Agentic Commerce Push Raises Stakes for Distributors
As Google’s commerce infrastructure expands, distributors that can be found, understood, and transacted with by AI agents may gain an advantage