News
All the latest reporting and analysis from Distribution Strategy Group.
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Tariffs, Costs and Cautious Demand Weigh on North American Manufacturers
Manufacturers entered 2025 with modest confidence, but sentiment deteriorated sharply in the second quarter.
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Massimo Group Deploys Claude AI Across Oracle NetSuite Systems
The company expects the AI deployment to accelerate product development cycles and improve supply chain coordination.
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SiteOne Expands Michigan Footprint with Autumn Ridge Acquisition
The deal marks SiteOne’s fifth acquisition of 2025 as the company accelerates its strategy of consolidating regional players to build scale nationwide.
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The real impact of B2B marketplaces lies in the (near) future
B2B marketplaces are still the fastest-growing digital sales channel in B2B.
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Optimize Before You Scale: The Distribution Imperative
In distribution, the future isn’t “AI or not.” It’s AI that delivers profit and productivity—or falling behind those who make it happen.
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ADS Buys NDS for $1 Billion to Broaden Distribution Reach
The combination gives ADS access to new channels while deepening its position in existing markets.
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Ferguson Raises $750 Million in Debt Offering to Support U.S. Growth Strategy
The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, which could include investing in technology and distribution expansion.
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C&S Wholesale Groceries completes SpartanNash acquisition
SpartanNash, which had been publicly traded before this deal, generates two-thirds of its revenue from its wholesale segment.
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Critical Skills for Front-Line Leaders in Distribution Part 5
Time management is about setting the rhythm so that you’re working on the right things.
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Footwear Industry Warns Supreme Court Tariff Case Could Raise Prices, Cost Jobs
Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), said the industry now pays nearly $5 billion annually in tariffs.