People & Leadership
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Southern Glazer’s Makes a Supply Chain Leadership Transition
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits said chief supply chain officer Bobby Burg will transition from his day-to-day responsibilities and assume a senior advisory role.
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Skilled Trades Shortage Could Cost U.S. $325.6 Billion Annually in GDP by 2030
A shortage of skilled trades workers could leave nearly 1.4 million jobs unfilled.
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RS Appoints Jonathan Bennett President of RS Americas
In the Americas, RS stocks more than 250,000 industrial and electronic products from more than 700 suppliers.
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U.S. Business Activity Expands Modestly in January as Manufacturing Strengthens and Hiring Stalls
Business confidence in the year ahead remained positive but slipped slightly from late 2025 levels.
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RWC Opens Atlanta Training Center to Support Distributors and Contractors
Company executives positioned the center as a resource built specifically for wholesale partners.
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RNDC Names Marc Sachs CEO, Secures New Financing to Support Operations
RNDC has reached an agreement with its lenders to secure additional financing to support operations.
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Millcraft Names Chief Commercial and Operating Officers
President Greg Lovensheimer said the leadership changes reflect Millcraft’s commitment to developing internal talent.
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Continental Battery Systems names Mike Harris CEO
Harris most recently served as president of FleetPride, the largest independent distributor of heavy-duty aftermarket parts.
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Industrial Distributors’ Hiring in 2026 Signals Strategic Investment, Not Just Job Openings
As industrial distributors adjust to evolving customer expectations, hiring is emerging as a barometer.
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Public Distributors Step Up AI Hiring as Technology Moves into Core Operations
AI hiring is no longer confined to innovation labs at wholesale distributors.