MDM explores the latest vacancy rates and demand for distribution centers and warehouses across the country in this installment of the Logistics Liaison.
April tied March for the weakest month of distributor M&A activity that we’ve tracked since September 2023. Get a full recap of April’s distributor dealmaking here, including our year-to-date breakdown of deals by product category.
Respondents in the 1Q25 Baird-MDM Industrial Distribution Survey were divided on 2025 demand and investment outlooks, as tariff uncertainty clouds confidence and prompts cautious strategic planning. See our full breakdown of the results.
Most distributors and manufacturers surveyed in the 1Q25 Baird-MDM Industrial Distribution Survey indicated a 1-10% increase in the cost of goods sold in 2025, though uncertainty colored commentary. Get our deep dive analysis here.
We polled nearly 300 distributors and manufacturers in early April about the methods they are using in response to a higher cost of goods sold brought on by tariffs. See our detailed breakdown of the...
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...
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.
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.
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.
See where your salary and compensation levels for drivers and fleet managers stack up against other distributors, in this installment of the Logistics Liaison.
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.
