November continued an upward trend in mergers and acquisitions seen during the prior month, as well as during this year’s third quarter.
November M&A Roundup: Brady IFS, Graybar, US LBM Ink Multiple Deals Read More »
The e-commerce platform secured funding to improve ordering experiences for distributors servicing restaurants and grocery stores.
Platform Raises $16M to ‘Enhance’ Ordering Read More »
The foodservice supplies provider has agreed to a master distributor relationship with a stainless-steel gas connector manufacturer.
AllPoints Partners with Dormont Read More »
Family Business Magazine has named Scott Teerlinck, president and CEO of Illinois-based Crescent Electric Supply, as a “CEO to Watch.”
Crescent CEO Named Leader to Watch Read More »
Days are numbered for the traditional inside-outside sales model in distribution, say executives at Earnest Machine and Gustave A. Larson. Here’s how they developed a new integrated approach.
Earnest Machine, Gustave A. Larson Embrace Sales Team Restructure Read More »
WESCO International Inc. is one of the World’s Best Employers and one of America’s Best Employers for Women, magazine says.
Forbes: WESCO Among Best Employers Read More »
The British Columbia-based lumber company has reached a deal to acquire 100% of the equity interests of EACOM Timber Corporation.
Interfor to Acquire EACOM Read More »
Illinois-based Deere & Company reported 2021 fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $1.283 billion, and $5.963 billion for the year.
Deere Fiscal 4Q Improves Read More »
The Singapore-based company earns an award given to ship managers that go beyond industry standards for safety and environmental performance.
Synergy Group Nets Green Award Read More »
Some sectors see price increases beyond expected pandemic-related turbulence while job growth levels reflect larger national trend.
Wholesale Distribution Revenue Growth Rate Ticks Upward Read More »
The international trade deficit was $82.9 billion in October, down $14.1 billion from $97.0 billion in September, the Census Bureau said.
Trade Deficit Shrinks to $82.9B Read More »
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 2.1% in 2021 3Q, according to the second estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Real GDP Up Slightly in New 3Q Estimate Read More »
The building materials distributor will acquire Barrons, a provider of lumber and building materials to in the Washington, D.C. area.
US LBM to Acquire Barrons Read More »
The manufacturer of industrial powertrain solutions, power transmission components and electric motors acquired Arrowhead Systems.
Regal Rexnord Acquires Arrowhead Read More »
Whether an Amazon-style fast-shipping and delivery experience is necessary in B2B e-commerce may depend on who you ask.
The Amazon Effect: Must Distributors Keep Up? Read More »
The building materials, manufactured components and services supplier for residences and commercial buildings opened a location near Boise.
84 Lumber Opens in Idaho Read More »
The firm, which makes control investments in middle-market industrial and specialty distribution companies, has acquired Race Winning Brands.
MiddleGround Acquires Race Winning Read More »
The building materials distributor was given exclusive naming rights for the upcoming inaugural Pac-12 Coast-to-Coast Challenge.
PAC-12 Picks US LBM as Sponsor Read More »
The distributor of metalworking, industrial, MROP and packaging supplies acquired Tools for Industry and its affiliate, Service for Industry.
BlackHawk Acquires Tools for Industry Read More »
Economic forecasts are firming up for the final quarter of 2021 and for 2022. Here’s a summary of the leading forecast resources.
Forecasts Mostly Bullish for 4Q and 2022 Read More »
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