News
All the latest reporting and analysis from Distribution Strategy Group.
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Dallas Distributor The Lawless Group Founder Richard Lawless Passes Away
Lawless founded The Lawless Group 50 years ago with his father, Darrell, and his wife, Janis.
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Scruggs Company and NTS Acquire Mid-America Valve
The acquisition expands Scruggs/NTS’s geographic reach and strengthens its ability to provide integrated products and services to municipalities, utilities, and industrial clients.
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Affiliated Distributors and The Commonwealth Group Announce Merger
Under the leadership transition, TCG president Mike Lepley will lead the combined PHCP business unit at AD, reporting to CEO Bill Weisberg.
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InstaLILY AI Raises $25 Million to Scale Industry-Specific AI Agents
The company said its technology is already in use at a $10 billion construction-supply distributor and a global equipment manufacturer.
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Pernod Ricard USA Restructures U.S. Distribution Model
Pernod Ricard USA said the restructuring sharpens portfolio focus and aligns distribution resources with key growth areas.
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Home Depot Secures Canadian Approval for GMS Acquisition
Home Depot Inc. has received clearance from the Canadian Competition Bureau for its $5.5 billion tender offer to acquire building materials distributor GMS.
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Businesses Expect to Raise Prices Faster Because of Tariffs
U.S. companies on average expect to raise prices by 3.5% in the coming 12 months.
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GMS Reports Flat Q1 Results as Home Depot Acquisition Advances
The decline in sales was driven by lower volumes in wallboard and steel framing, down 5.4% and 6.3%, respectively.
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Haggard & Stocking to Acquire Operations of MRO SUPPLY
Haggard & Stocking want to leverage MRO SUPPLY’s niche expertise alongside its operational experience to strengthen the company’s market position.
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Winsupply Opens New HVAC Distribution Center in Texas
The Midlothian location is part of Winsupply’s plan to open 20 new local companies across the U.S. in 2025.