Though still in contraction, it followed a July decline, while respondents emphasized the uncertainty and challenges that have come with tariff-driven price increases.
The U.S. Census Bureau reported a modest rise in wholesale and retail inventories in July alongside a widening trade deficit.
See some of the key findings and takeaways from this research that focused on wage growth and job security in the manufacturing and transportation industries governed by the NLRA and RLA.
After plummeting in April upon U.S. tariff implements, Canada’s wholesale and manufacturing sales appear to have found their footing.
U.S. durable goods orders fell in July, led by a continued decline in transportation equipment, despite gains in most other categories.
The 115-page report is loaded with sector-specific stats and insight on the current U.S. wholesale distribution economic situation and revenue forecasts through 2026. Overall, it’s a comprehensive reference guide to the $8 trillion industry and...
New tariffs and shifting trade policies are causing wholesale distributors to adapt through data-driven planning and supply chain risk management. Here’s how to maintain effective pricing strategies and meet customer obligations as the ground beneath...
Surveyed metalforming manufacturers expect less incoming orders over the next three months, while shipping levels remain steady
June 2025 U.S. cutting tool consumption declined from May and year-over-year, reflecting ongoing challenges from tariffs and market uncertainty.
Front-loaded inventories have buffered industrial buyers from sticker shock at distributors’ branch and digital shelves …for now. We examine if inflation finally showed up in July, and what large distributors are saying about pricing and...
U.S. industrial production fell in July as mining and utilities declined, while factory output missed expectations with a flat month.
U.S. producer prices rose sharply in July, driven by broad increases in service and goods costs, signaling renewed inflationary pressures.
