The distributor said recovery from the fall 2023 cyberattack has been slower than expected, which continues to weigh on sales growth.
Grocery & Foodservice Distribution
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Dot Foods Opens New DC in Central Tennessee
As its 13th U.S. DC, it’s the first for Dot to open with a Family Heath Center.
Fasteners
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Fastenal’s July Daily Sales Growth Fell to 38-Month Low
Growth continued to slide across all geographies, product segments and customer end markets.
Building Materials/Construction
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Acquisitions Drive Beacon’s 6.8% Sales Growth in 2Q
Beacon said pricing and organic volumes drove about 3% combined sales growth during the quarter.
Plumbing Products & PVF Distribution
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Ferguson is Now Officially Headquartered in the U.S.
It completes a years-long corporate transition for the distributor of plumbing, HVACR, PVF and industrial supplies.
Economic Trends
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ISM’s July Manufacturing PMI Hits 8-Month Low
It’s the latest economic indicator that demand remains subdued in the U.S. manufacturing sector.
Electrical
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Wesco Sales Declines Continue in 2Q on Utility Slowdown
The company said customer destocking and the delay of capital projects clearly impacted its 2Q results.
Facilities Maintenance (MRO)
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DSG 2Q Organic Sales Fall YoY, Rise Sequentially
As expected, DSG’s organic sales declined compared to a year ago but sequential improvement was driven by increased sales in many end markets.
CEO D.G. Macpherson noted a “slow, but generally stable” demand backdrop.
Grocery & Foodservice Distribution
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Southern Glazer’s Makes New England Acquisition; Details Key Investments
The beverage alcohol distributor is set to add Horizon Beverage Group alongside numrous ongoing sales, digital and supply chain investments.
HVACR
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Watsco 2Q Sales Improve, Gross Margin Slides
A healthier residential end market and an increase in average selling price bolstered Watsco’s total 2Q sales to $2.1 billion.
Association/Buying Group News
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Advocacy Group Forms to Strengthen U.S. Supply Chain
The Supply Chain Council, backed by business and labor groups, aims to protect the supply chain and advance public policy.

