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Index points to slower economic growth compared with April.
Consumer Price Index matches April increase, as all eight major components increase year-over-year.
Amazon Business makes the list, estimated as sixth largest.
This article reviews the key shifts taking place in distribution including the debut of Amazon Business to the list based on MDMs estimate of its revenues and how disruption is quickly changing the competitive landscape in wholesale distribution.
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Economic activity unlikely to accelerate, as slower but solid growth continues, researcher says.
Canadian manufacturing sales fell 1.3 percent in April following two straight monthly increases.
First-half strength likely to moderate gradually.
Both residential and non-residential sectors see declines during the month.
Employment Trends Index decreases following five straight monthly gains.
Growth decelerates in first quarter, according to Bureau of Economic Analysis data.
Higher construction investment in apartment buildings drives increase.
Epicor conference confirms a tipping point for distribution in 2018.
Manufacturing industrial production increased by 0.5 percent in April after being unchanged in March.
Results point to continued growth in U.S. economy in second half of 2018.
Primary metals, aerospace drive monthly increase.
Real revenue increased 3.5 percent overall in 2017.
Business conditions remain strong; hiring and materials price increases remain challenges.
