Do it Best Positions to Buy True Value
It would join United Hardware as another major acquisition for Do it Best this year.
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October 2024
Distribution Supply Chain Platform Kodaris, GMS Ink 10-Year Partnership Deal
It extends what has already been a decade-long relationship, helping Kodaris enhance and scale its suite of enterprise features.
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Meritus Gas Partners Acquires Distributors in CA, TX and OK
The company enhanced its distribution network in the industrial and specialty gases sector with acquisitions in July, September and October.
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Fastenal Ends 3Q with Momentum
Get a complete breakdown of the distributor’s September and 3Q financials, which point to a demand uptick for the industrial supply sector.
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Report: GXO Logistics Exploring Potential Sale
The company is evaluating a potential sale after receiving takeover interest, sparking an 8.3% surge in its stock amid market challenges.
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PPI Flat Month-to-Month in September, Up 1.8% YoY
Monthly U.S. wholesale inflation held steady in September, while continuing to decelerate year-over-year.
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OmniCable Appoints VP of Procurement & Category Management
OmniCable promoted a company veteran with 14 years of experience to strengthen purchasing strategies and supplier relationships.
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No MDM Update Newsletter Monday
We’re off Monday in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the U.S., so Update will be back in action Tuesday.
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Core & Main to Acquire 2 Distributors in New Jersey
They’ll be the 10th and 11th deals in 2024 for the infrastructure and industrial supplies distributor.
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Amazon Business Ups Competitive Ante with VMI Services Launch
Get the details on the platform’s new vending program and what it means for distributors in terms of a potential threat.
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U.S. Consumer Prices See Smallest Annual Rise Since Early 2021
Monthly, September’s modest increase matched that of August and July.
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BlackHawk Industrial Appoints Category Director, Packaging Lead
The company aims to strengthen supplier partnerships and growth in the packaging sector with two promotions.
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DXP Refinances Debt, Raises $105M to Drive Growth
The company refinanced its debt with a Senior Secured Term Loan B, securing $105 million to support future growth initiatives.
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Sonepar Restructures Americas Leadership
Sonepar’s leaders will now have broader responsibilities spanning both North and South America to better integrate key functions.
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Monthly Wholesaler Sales Dipped in August, Rose 1.1% YoY
August inventories increased year-over-year, while remaining unchanged from July.
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Installed Building Products Acquires Insulation Supplies in MN
Insulation Supplies provides waterproofing, garage doors and shower doors to residential and commercial end-markets.
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Fluid Power Distributor Kundinger Acquires Control Concepts Technology
The company enhanced its service capabilities in Wisconsin and expanded its network of Parker Stores with the acquisition.
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Report: Home Depot to Have Corporate Staff Work Store Shifts
A company memo says the policy will help corporate staff understand the challenges and opportunities that store workers face every day.
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MDM’s September Premium Monthly Issue Now Available
Now available to Premium members and in the MDM Store, the issue contains seven articles that span Stellar Industrial’s buy-and-build technology approach, to Ferguson’s digital strategy, to corporate DEI pushback, and more.
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Study: U.S. Warehouse Costs Jumped 8.3% from 2022 to 2024
The survey reveals rising costs and tightening profit margins, highlighting trends in warehouse pricing and labor expenses from 2022 to 2024.
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