PMA latest Business Conditions Report shows 35% of surveyed metalforming manufacturers predict an increase in economic activity this quarter.

These reports deliver a wealth of wholesale distribution economic metrics and dealmaking analysis covering the October-December period, along with forecasts for 1Q25 and beyond.

Jeffrey Wincel will succeed Fiore, effective in March. The institute said Fiore has led ISM Manufacturing PMI through key moments in recent economic history, including the global supply chain ...

There's no better time to find out what keeps distribution executives up at night than at the start of the year. We analyze ...

U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $183.1 million according to the latest Cutting Tool Market Report (CTMR) published by the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and the Association for ...

Amazon’s decision to close Quebec warehouses and facilities has drawn reactions from the Canadian government and unions.

The Conference Board's LEI six-month and 12-month growth rates were less negative than earlier in 2024, while the CEI pointed to positive current economic growth despite a December downtick.

The Home Depot partnered with the delivery apps to provide customers with faster, on-demand delivery of home improvement products.

We break down 2024’s dealmaking activity by volume vs. 2023, what the most impactful transactions were, which distributors were frequent headliners and what to expect in 2025.

Building materials distributor Kodiak Building Partners acquired Minnesota-based Kendell Lumber. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Established in 1963, Kendell Lumber is a distributor of ...

The Department of Justice has asked the Supreme Court to allow the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) to move forward after conflicting court rulings paused, unpaused and then blocked its enforcement.

For some of us, podcasts have become the soundtracks of our daily tasks, filling commutes, workouts, walks and quiet evenings with expert insights, conversation and lessons learned. There’s a plethora ...