The company’s 3Q results showed stronger unit sales and digital growth, despite slight decreases in gross and operating margins.
Facilities Maintenance (MRO)
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Motion 3Q U.S. Sales Down 1.2% YoY
Year-over-year sales and profit continued to slide at Motion, reflecting challenges in the industrial sector.
Consumer/Retail
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Do it Best Pushes Stability Message Amid Offers to True Value Members
Following statements from Orgill and the Hardlines Distribution Alliance, Do it Best reassured True Value retailers of its commitment to stability and support.
Mergers & Acquisitions
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PPG to Sell Architectural Coatings Unit in $550M Deal
The company also announced a cost reduction program that includes cutting 1,800 jobs.
U.S. cutting tool consumption hit $209.3 million in August 2024 amid ongoing market challenges and uncertainty for 2025.
Consumer/Retail
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Do it Best Positions to Buy True Value
It would join United Hardware as another major acquisition for Do it Best this year.
Gases & Welding Equipment
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Meritus Gas Partners Acquires Distributors in CA, TX and OK
The company enhanced its distribution network in the industrial and specialty gases sector with acquisitions in July, September and October.
Fasteners
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Fastenal Ends 3Q with Momentum
Get a complete breakdown of the distributor’s September and 3Q financials, which point to a demand uptick for the industrial supply sector.
Industrial PVF
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Core & Main to Acquire 2 Distributors in New Jersey
They’ll be the 10th and 11th deals in 2024 for the infrastructure and industrial supplies distributor.
Human Resources
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Report: Home Depot to Have Corporate Staff Work Store Shifts
A company memo says the policy will help corporate staff understand the challenges and opportunities that store workers face every day.
Electrical
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Sonepar Kicks Off its First National Brand Campaign
The national brand advertising campaign emphasizes Sonepar’s commitment to helping customers navigate challenges and prepare for the future.
Operations
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Ports Strike Ends as Union, Operators Reach Tentative Deal
The agreement likely averts any major consumer-level impact on prices and delivery timelines.

