News
All the latest reporting and analysis from Distribution Strategy Group.
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MSC Industrial Direct Restructures Sales Organization and Adds a New SVP
Jahida Nadi joined MSC as senior vice president of sales.
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CenterPoint Energy to Sell Ohio Gas Distribution Business for $2.62 Billion
CenterPoint said the divestiture supports its strategy to concentrate on larger markets in Texas, Indiana, and Minnesota.
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Data Centers Keep Distributors Busy as Construction Markets Cool in Q3
U.S. distributors are heading into third-quarter earnings season with a clear divide.
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Border States and Partners to Build Automation Workforce in North Dakota
Border States said the launch of the lab is only the first phase of a longer-term effort to strengthen workforce readiness in automation.
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LKQ Sells Pick Your Part to Refocus on Core Auto Parts Distribution Business
The move allows the company to sharpen its focus on wholesale distribution.
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Critical Skills for Front-Line Leaders in Distribution
Leadership means seeing what others don’t and acting before it becomes a headline or a hospital report.
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Grainger Exits U.K. Market with Sale of Cromwell Unit to Aurelius
The sale underscores Grainger’s continued focus on its North American and Asian operations, where it has been investing in digital platforms and supply-chain capabilities.
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Rexel USA Partners With Legacy Motor Club for 2026 NASCAR Cup Series
Rexel’s move follows a growing trend among distributors using motorsports sponsorships to raise their brand profile and connect with industrial audiences.
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Distribution Deals Fall in Q2, but Strong Firms Remain in Demand
Higher interest rates and geopolitical and regulatory volatility are dampening buyer appetite.
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U.S. Expansion and Digital Growth Power Rexel’s Q3 Results
Rexel’s third-quarter results show a distributor leaning heavily on its U.S. momentum and digital operations.