ODP Corporation reported lower 2Q sales due to declines in its Office Depot and Business Solutions divisions, but noted improving trends and growth in new customer segments. Meanwhile, ODP gave an updated on its expansion...
Economic Trends
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July U.S. Core Consumer Prices See Largest Rise in 6 Months
Consumer prices continued to rise in July, with inflation aligning with expectations for the first time in recent months, according to the latest CPI report.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce emphasized that the cost may be significantly more depending on in some cases.
The deal will combine the Nos. 2 and 3 companies on MDM’s 2025 Top Distributors List for JanSan, Packaging & Disposables.
Economic Trends
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U.S. Metalworking Machinery Orders Rise in June on Aerospace Strength
U.S. manufacturing technology orders increased in June, reflecting a major monthly rebound and a continued shift toward higher-value automated equipment amid economic uncertainty.
Manufacturing
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Rockwell to Invest $2B in U.S. Manufacturing Over Next 5 Years
Rockwell plans to invest $2 billion in manufacturing, talent and digital infrastructure to boost productivity and support global growth.
The heavy machinery distributor says it faces challenges due to macroeconomic softness and uncertainty related to Canada-U.S. trade relations.
Power Transmission/Motion Control
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Aerospace Leads Parker’s Strong End to FY25
Full-year sales were flat annually, but the company saw orders improve across all divisions in 4Q.
Facilities Maintenance (MRO)
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Stellar Industrial Appoints New Supply Chain Leader
The MRO supplies distributor promoted from within for its supply chain VP and northeast customer experience VP positions.
Association/Buying Group News
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NAW Launches Strategic Advisory Groups Across Key Functional Areas
The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors says it has convened the “top minds in distribution” to serve as a “strategic brain trust” of the distribution sector.
Industrial PVF
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Set to Combine, DNOW and MRC See Sequential Sales Gains, Flat YoY
Both energy sector supplies distributors saw little movement year-to-year, but strong results compared to 1Q of this year.
Fasteners
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Fastenal’s Sales Ramp Continues as Pricing Actions Take Hold
The company’s July report showed its first double-digit year-over-year daily sales growth month since January 2023 and another acceleration. How big a factor pricing played is unclear.

