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All the latest reporting and analysis from Distribution Strategy Group.
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City Electric Supply Expands North American Footprint with 36 New Branches
The Dallas-based electrical distributor, part of the UK-headquartered City Electrical Factors, is now in its sixth consecutive year of growth in the region.
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SYSPRO Acquires DATASCOPE to Strengthen Warehouse Management Capabilities
The deal marks SYSPRO’s third acquisition in 12 months, following the purchases of NexSys and riteSOFT, as the company continues to expand its capabilities.
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Commercial Doors Distributor KENDELL Appoints a New CEO
KENDELL provides Division 8 and Division 10 building products and services to general contractors, architects, and building owners across the Midwest..
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AD Member Sales Climb 25% to $50.7 Billion in First Half of 2025
Purchases from AD suppliers rose 28% to $12.9 billion across the group’s 13 divisions in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
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Critical Skills for Front-Line Leaders, Part 3: Effective Communication
The best leaders don’t just talk. They listen. They translate. They show up. And they speak in a way that moves people forward.
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Voice Picking Technology: Tech That Boosts Margins and Worker Morale
Known as “pick-by-voice,” this system guides workers through their tasks using voice commands and barcode scan validation, creating a streamlined, hands-free workflow.
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Why Watsco is Turning Up The Heat on Digital Operations
The company highlighted the growing impact of AI. More than 2,000 employees now use an internal AI assistant, Ask.Watsco.
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Sysco Reports Modest Growth in Q4 and Full Year 2025, Focuses on Stronger 2026
For the fourth quarter, Sysco’s sales increased by 2.8% compared to the same period last year, totaling $21.1 billion.
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Grainger Q2 Sales Rise 5.6% as Online Segment Outpaces Broader Market
For the first half of 2025, Grainger generated $8.94 billion in sales, up 5.7% from the same period last year.
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BlueLinx Reports Modest Q2 Sales Growth as Profit Slides 70%
Rising logistics costs, growth investments in its multi-family housing channel, and technology upgrades pushed expenses higher.