The latest MDM Forecast had a modest continuation in downward revision in April overall, with growth still expected but at a slower pace than previously projected. As always, the projection varied throught the 19 different...
Mergers & Acquisitions
Article
QXO Confirms Plans to Rebrand Beacon
QXO acknowledged a rebranding in an FAQ for Beacon employees, though timing is still to be determined.
This piece reviews relevant pricing and tariff dynamics and describes key implications for distributors as they plot their course through a choppy environment.
Safety Products
Article
From Niche to Necessary: The Business Case for Women-Specific PPE
Dive into the latest demand trend in the safety product category and explore how some distributors have answered the call for PPE designed for women in trades.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Article
Prize Claimed: Here’s Why QXO Relentlessly Pursued Beacon
With QXO’s acquisition of Beacon set to finalize by the end of April, let’s look at what the deal does for both sides and the attributes that QXO just couldn’t walk away from.
Human Resources
Article
What Distributors Pay Their Fleet Drivers, Managers
See where your salary and compensation levels for drivers and fleet managers stack up against other distributors, in this installment of the Logistics Liaison.
Economic Trends
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MDM Forecast: March 2025 Update
The latest MDM Forecast revises 2025 revenue growth downward, driven by regression in oil & gas, but still projects solid growth for most sectors. Get your sector-specific outlook here.
Strategy
Article
Beyond Supply: How Distributors Can Add Value as an Information Hub Amid Tariff Turmoil
Even without robust technology or staffing resources, you can still boost relationships by providing clarity when it’s needed most.
Exclusive to Premium and NAW members, this webcast will sort out the industrial economic picture to guide you through what matters most, including the role that tariffs will play.
Top Distributor Sectors
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Here’s Which Distributors Made Fortune’s 2025 “Most Admired” List
More than a handful of companies on MDM’s Top Distributors Lists garnered the reputation-based honor from Fortune.
Strategy
Article
Four Critical Barriers to Business Model Innovation in Distribution: How to Overcome Them
Achieving real needle-moving innovation in wholesale distribution often involves numerous obstacles. Here are four of the most common and how to overcome them.
Strategy
Article
How MSC’s Digital Programs are Evolving
Over 60% of MSC Industrial Supply’s sales are eCommerce-based, making it one of the leading web-driven distributors in North America. The final piece of this three-part series explores the progression of that digital business to...

