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#Essendant is set to exit its hallmark office products segment in a move that will significantly downsize the company's footprint. On Premium, we dive into what’s involved; what it means for stakeholders; challenges it presents & other nuance worth noting.
https://t.co/c37fmt0MGI

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This was such a great conversation that covered a lot of pain points in distribution sales organizations and how AI is accelerating the brain drain that companies are combating. Catch it on-demand now.

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🚨 Happening TODAY!

MDM Webinar: “Your Best Salesperson is About to Quit. Here’s Why.”
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Hear Jason Sullivan (Distro) + Mike Hockett (MDM) share how to keep top talent & boost margins.

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🚚 New MDM webcast!

Discover how hidden business license gaps put wholesale operations at risk—and how to fix them.

🎙️ Featuring @Avalara experts Mary Anne Maples & Joe Vitulli
🗓️ Oct 23 | 1 PM ET

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#MDMWebcast #Compliance

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It marks a regional exit for #WWGrainger after 10 years in the U.K. and a sharper focus on North America and Japan.
https://t.co/guieqKBoAa
#industrialsupply #industrialdistribution #mro

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Quite simply, we've never seen a run of major deals in the distribution industry like this before, and it's essentially all been driven by either non-traditional (retail) players or new entrants (like QXO). Exciting times to be covering M&A!

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Yet another giant splash in the #buildingmaterials sector, and an apparent answer to Home Depot's pro expansion in that market. Get all the details here.
https://t.co/tz5WVNJXR1
#lowes #foundationbuildingmaterials #contractorsupply #buildingsupply #drywall #industrialsupply

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U.S. producer prices rose sharply in July, driven by broad increases in service and goods costs, signaling renewed inflationary pressures.
https://t.co/xp8djmx4zi
#inflation #ppi #producerprices #wholesaleprices #wholesale #b2b

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Wow! Both @ImperialDade and @Brady_PLUS have been on remarkable growth journeys, and to see it lead to this combination is exciting. Here's MDM's coverage of what's been shared and some context of this deal.

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Massive news for the markets of #JanSan, #foodservice disposables and #packaging supplies. Details shared were minimal, but it's set to combine the Nos. 2 and 3 distributors on MDM's lists in that category and take consolidation to a whole other level.
https://t.co/YnWpuGdEdv

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#Grainger's 2Q margins were hampered by tariff-driven LIFO headwinds, though daily sales continued to gain momentum, especially in Endless Assortment. Get a full breakdown of the company's 2Q stats here.
https://t.co/tmM2pQMUPj
#wwgrainger #GWW #mro #industrialsupply #b2b

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Big news in the electrical market, as @Resideo is set to spin off its @ADIGlobalDist unit. ADI represented 62% of Resideo's 2024 revenue, and the infusion of Snap One has significantly expanded that business. Get all the details here from @mdmnews.
https://t.co/JtR2sTr4Dc

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New MDM Podcast episode is up! It features a conversation with @Rexel_Group North America leader Roger Little about what the company has been up to lately and what's on the horizon.
https://t.co/hvWiGIgSXb
#rexel #electricalsupply #distribution #wholesale #b2b

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Our 2Q25 MarketPulse Report shares a wealth of data from the latest Baird-MDM Industrial Distribution Survey - conducted early July - that covered respondents' revenue performance, pricing updates and expectations, plus plenty of commentary. Get it now!
https://t.co/tmDSjRKLt1

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Whoa!
As the dust still settles on @QXOInc 's $11 billion purchase of Beacon, it sent shockwaves again Wednesday evening by announcing it wants to buy fellow building materials distributor GMS for $5 billion. Get all the details here.
https://t.co/zN7fKTgXyM
#QXO #GMS #wallboard

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MDM's 2025 Top Distributors Lists are ready for download! The web directory and PDF report include the rankings of the 200+ largest distributors across 20 key categories, including industrial, electrical, MRO and building/construction.

Get it now!
https://t.co/6yeNJ9k4dh

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The big Top Distributors reveal is just hours away. Join our 1 ET webcast to get valuable context and insight to keep in mind as you peruse our many lists later today and beyond.
https://t.co/kpdzEPGYG9

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Today's launch day for MDM's 2025 Top Distributors! The 1st part is our free webcast at 1 ET that will show some of our biggest lists and provide a deep dive on what went into this year's rankings, with a handful of analysts to offer their insights.
https://t.co/MtrEBm7UU5

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The #tariffs environment is set for another seismic shift that will take effect Wednesday, with a 90-day U.S.-China agreement inked Monday morning
https://t.co/Ma1NeO4Xrp

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Boom!

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The landmark acquisition cements QXO's presence as a major building materials distributor, and it's just getting started.
https://t.co/NL5548Ab10
#QXO #BECN #buildingmaterials #beacon #distribution #wholesaledistribution

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Fantastic turnout at #B2BOnline here in Chicago
@B2BOnlineConf

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We asked this year's MDM Women in Distribution what advice they would give women pursuing a career in #the industry. The answers didn't disappoint!
Despite the diversity of our honorees, we found 4 common themes through all of their advice. Dive in here:
https://t.co/rNg1LwytUl

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Huzzah!

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We're tooting our own horn for this prestigious award MDM has received from @ASBPE for our "Fastenal: The Big Pivot that Paid Big Dividends" 2024 Case Study, authored by industry writer John Gunderson and edited by the MDM team. More case studies to come!
https://t.co/LC7zu9EKdZ

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Due to the outstanding demand for it, we have lifted the Premium gating for this piece, and it is now free for all readers to access!
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