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All the latest reporting and analysis from Distribution Strategy Group.
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Transcat CEO to Retire Amid Strong Q1 Revenue Growth
In the past eight months, Transcat acquired Martin Calibration and Essco Calibration, expanding its footprint in the Midwest and New England markets.
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Stellantis to Invest $41 Million in New Mopar Parts Hub in Georgia
Stellantis said the site will use an automated storage and retrieval system from AutoStore, a 16,000-square-foot grid where 66 robots handle bins of parts.
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July Durable Goods Orders Come in Higher Than Expected
New orders for durable goods, those designed to last at least three years, increased 1.1% in July over June when excluding transportation.
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Critical Skills for Front-Line Leaders in Distribution
You get tested when power and systems go out and you’ve got three hours to figure it out before you miss every commitment.
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Beating Delivery Delays with Smart Logistics: Why Distribution’s New Competitive Edge Lives in the Last Mile
Smart logistics technology isn’t replacing human expertise, it’s amplifying it.
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Palmer Holland Rolls Out AI Product Platform to Streamline Product Data
Palmer Holland, a Cleveland-based specialty chemical and ingredient distributor, has launched an AI-driven product knowledge platform aimed at streamlining how customers and suppliers access and manage product data.
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EVERSANA Strengthens Pharmaceutical Distribution with Waltz Health Merger
The merger integrates EVERSANA’s distribution network with Waltz Health’s AI-driven drug-price marketplaces and direct-to-payer technology.
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GrowGeneration Taps Arett Sales to Expand National Distribution of Cultivation Brands
The partnership signals GrowGeneration’s intent to diversify beyond its core hydroponics stores and online business by scaling up its wholesale distribution.
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Performance Food Group Lifts Sales, Profit as Growth Strategy Kicks In
Executives said the company’s “Performance Food Group One” strategy—aimed at cross-segment growth in foodservice, convenience, and specialty distribution—is paying off despite a still uneven recovery.
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Cerberus Sells Electrical Components International to Rosebank for $1.9 Billion
ECI supplies electrical distribution systems, control box assemblies and other engineered components to about 500 customers worldwide.