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FTC Sues to Block Henkel’s Liquid Nails Acquisition

The FTC says combining Henkel’s Loctite brand with Liquid Nails would eliminate head-to-head competition between the two largest construction adhesive brands sold through major U.S. home improvement retailers.

The port’s leadership will shape the agenda, on everything from technology deployment to cargo visibility, at one of the nation’s gateways for trans-Pacific trade.

The distributor posted its fifth straight month of double-digit daily sales gains despite a soft demand backdrop and topped analysts’ expectations, powered by acceleration in heavy manufacturing.

Distributors are leaving massive amounts of cash trapped in operations. This article breaks down where working capital gets stuck — and how automation and AI can accelerate invoicing, collections and supplier management to unlock liquidity...