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Distribution veteran and former MDM analytics leader John Gunderson joins the MDM Podcast to unpack our latest Grainger Case Study, exploring the MRO giant’s High-Touch model, assortment strategy, private label, digital commerce and what other distributors can learn from its sustained market outperformance.
October 21, 2026
MSC ended its fiscal 2026 with record quarterly and annual sales sales as pricing remained strong, volumes improved and cost reductions helped margin outperform company guidance. Get the key metrics and our analysis here.
Genuine Parts Company’s Motion-led industrial segment delivered another quarter of solid sales and profit growth, outpacing its automotive operations. Get. the key metrics here.
The pending acquisition of GradeEight Holdings would bring Winzer’s nationwide franchise network and eight FastServ Supply stores into DSG’s portfolio as the Lawson Products parent advances its own take-private transaction.
Sales growth accelerated and operating profit jumped, even as pricing contributed less. But September missed street forecast and Fastenal’s seasonal benchmark. Here, we break down the quarterly results, monthly metrics and implications for industrial distributors.
The European MRO distributor tapped a former McKinsey and Bain leader to oversee AI and digital operations, while its latest acquisitions expand hydraulics and other technical capabilities in France and Germany.
Clorox Purell ProCare brings CloroxPro and acquired GOJO under one professional health and hygiene business, pairing a broader product portfolio with a unified sales, service and distributor network.
MDM’s latest case study examines how Grainger continues to outgrow the MRO market through a connected operating model built on High-Touch customer solutions, curated assortment, private label, digital commerce, data intelligence and fulfillment scale.
The deal adds three established JanSan private-label brands to ORS Nasco’s expanding master-distribution platform while providing the clearest example yet of Essendant selling assets as it prepares for a potential shutdown.
MROP distributor Stellar said the outside investment will provide long-term capital and operational resources while preserving the company’s leadership team, customer-focused culture and strategic direction.
Grainger’s rare bolt-on adds frictionless inventory technology to its High-Touch business, extending the distributor’s digital strategy deeper into customers’ MRO operations. We cover the details and context here.
Trinity Hunt Partners launched Steadpoint Industrial Services with Northline Industrial as its foundational investment, establishing a new platform that provides aftermarket repair, field services and other MRO solutions.
The company pointed to share gains alongside a modestly improving industrial backdrop. Here, we break down all the key figures and executive commentary from Fastenal’s 2Q26 and June financial reports.
