We break down the latest key figures out of the Census Bureau’s October report that was delayed by the government shutdown.
Legal & Regulatory Issues
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U.S. Judge Rules Amazon Must Face Pandemic Price-Gouging Lawsuit
A federal judge has rejected Amazon’s bid to dismiss a major consumer lawsuit alleging price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Staffing Changes
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Revenue Optics Adds Former supplyFORCE & Wesco Exec to Leadership Team
The distribution sales transformation consultancy continues to add industry veterans to its roster.
Facilities Maintenance (MRO)
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With New Leaders in Place, MSC’s 1Q Sales Accelerate & Margins Hold Steady
The U.S. government shutdown hampered sales in October and November, but the company expects continued acceleration in its current December-February quarter.
Motion and Flow Control Products
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DXP Adds Over $110M in Revenue with Acquisitions in OK, OH
Together, the two firms will add more than 180 employees to DXP.
Economic Trends
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ISM: December PMI Slides to 14-Month Low
It marked the 10th straight month that the PMI has been in contraction, and the weakeast reading since October 2024.
Building Materials/Construction
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QXO Nets $1.2B in New Investment to Fuel Growth as Deal Talks Advance
A person familiar with the deal told MDM that QXO is in talks with seven companies with between $1 billion and $20 billion in revenue. Get the details here.
Metals Service Centers
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Russel Metals Buys 7 Service Centers from Kloeckner for $102M
It represents a strong U.S. expansion for the Mississauga, Ontario-based distributor.
Electrical
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Rexel Denies Reports of Takeover Talks
The electrical supplies distributor shot down a report by a French news group that the company is negotiating a buyout.
Grocery & Foodservice Distribution
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MN Grocery Distributor Recalls 2K Products Due to Rodent & Bird Infestations
FDA investigators observed rodent feces and urine and live and dead birds in multiple storage areas of the company’s facility.
This expansion will consolidate the corporate headquarters’ operations to one location and add more warehouse space.
Paper Products & Packaging Distribution
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ODP Now Private with New CEO as Atlas Completes $1B Deal
It ends a nearly 38-year run as a publicly traded company for ODP – the parent company of Office Depot and OfficeMax.

