Tag Archives: supply chain

Major paint companies have announced upcoming price hikes due to supply chain disruptions and oil price increases caused by the conflict in the Middle East, which are now impacting customers directly. In a letter to customers, Pittsburgh Paints Co. announced …

As price pressures continue to shape the home improvement market, a significant share of U.S. homeowners factor product origin into their buying decisions. New data from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) shows that one in three homeowners considers whether a …

QXO announced it has completed its acquisition of Koriak Building Partners from Court Square Capital Partners for approximately $2.25 billion, expanding QXO’s addressable market to more than $200 billion. “By acquiring Kodiak, we’re providing our customers with a wider range …

Do it Best Group announced today that it is implementing its distribution center optimization plan, an initiative designed to strengthen its supply chain, support long-term growth and enhance service for all members and retailers. The plan includes a series of …

Orgill’s mission is clear—to help customers be successful. A cornerstone of this mission lies in the work of Orgill’s purchasing team, which plays a vital role in ensuring independent retailers have access to high-quality products at competitive prices. By leveraging …

The Retail and Hospitality Information Sharing and Analysis Center (RH-ISAC) announced the launch of LinkSECURE, a new membership program to help mature the cybersecurity capabilities of vendors and address the growing concern of supply chain cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The program aims …

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) union, which represents 45,000 workers at major container ports, and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) are currently in negotiations as the union’s contract expires September 30. In a report from Reuters, the groups have …

Koopman Lumber Company has partnered with 4R Systems to help increase its LBM and hardware presence across its network and improve its overall revenue stream and profitability, says Dirk Koopman, CEO of Koopman Lumber. The Intelligent Inventory Optimization solution from …