ADI Global Distribution’s launch as an independent public company and Ferguson’s elevation to the S&P 500 delivered a rare double milestone for wholesale distribution — and a timely reminder of the industry’s scale, resilience and...
U.S. construction spending edged higher in May, helpeThe monthly dip came as non-data center commercial activity fell, while nonresidential activity improved.d by continued public sector gains and residential improvement. Private nonresidential spending, however, declined for...
The economic indicator expanded faster than market expectations on the strength of a considerable month-to-month production increase alongside employment.
Home Depot created an “Office of Pro Acceleration” to coordinate its expanding contractor-focused businesses, technology and fulfillment capabilities as it pursues a larger share of a $700 billion Pro market.
The headline figure came in below expectations as rising imports and weaker government spending weighed on growth, but a sharp acceleration in private domestic demand offered a considerably stronger underlying signal.
MDM’s 2Q26 MarketPulse Report consists of the quarterly results, analysis and commentary from the latest Baird-MDM Industrial Distribution Survey — conducted early July — that explored revenue performance, pricing and business expectations for the current...
Most distributors report stable supplier relationships over the past two years, while manufacturers report significantly greater improvement. See commentary and results from the latest 2Q26 NAW-Baird Industrial Distribution Survey.
Drewry’s latest World Container Index showed a second consecutive weekly decline, but U.S.-bound shipping rates remain far above early-2026 levels amid tariff-driven frontloading, constrained capacity, elevated fuel costs and continued geopolitical uncertainty.
The B2B marketplace added $25 billion to its annual GMV since its previous update three years ago, while expanding its customer base and building out AI, procurement and delivery capabilities. Here’s the key details, context...
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This comprehensive NAW 3Q26 Forecast Report is a guide to the U.S. wholesale distribution economy, providing a historical, current and future snapshot of numerous key economic indicators in one convenient place along with our exclusive...
Manufacturing output was flat month-over-month, while mining and utilities both had modest increases. Get all the key figures here.
