Mike Hockett is the Executive Editor at Modern Distribution Management (MDM). He specializes in supply chain and logistics, with a focus on construction, real estate, and e-commerce, covering topics such as international trade, trade laws, and supply chain management. Mike's insights and expertise have been featured in various industry publications, reinforcing his authority in the field.
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Mike Hockett's articles mainly revolve around industrial distribution, acquisitions, sales performance, and economic data. His coverage attributes indicate a focus on press releases and private sector announcements.
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By: Mike Hockett
Grainger extended its early-2026 momentum with robust daily organic sales growth, double-digit gains across most end markets and another outlook increase. Volume became the larger driver in its core U.S. business, while tariff refunds supplied most of the quarter’s gross margin lift.
By: Mike Hockett
Amazon will automatically reimburse customers in limited cases where it can trace tariff-related charges to specific purchases. Its approach offers distributors a framework for deciding whether refunds should be retained, returned directly or reflected in future pricing.
By: Mike Hockett
ADI Global Distribution’s launch as an independent public company and Ferguson’s elevation to the S&P 500 delivered a rare double milestone for wholesale distribution — and a timely reminder of the industry’s scale, resilience and economic importance.
By: Mike Hockett
The fasteners and hardware products distributor is acquiring Kanebridge to establish a U.S. industrial master distribution platform. Hillman separately reported 10% second-quarter sales growth and raised its 2026 outlook.
By: Mike Hockett
The pumping solutions and MRO distributor posted 15.6% sales growth and expanded its DXP Water platform into Western Canada.
By: Mike Hockett
The company posted its 13th straight month of double-digit daily sales growth as its three largest end markets all improved from June. Get our detailed breakdown and analysis of the figures.
By: Mike Hockett
This this Q&A piece, Ducker Carlisle’s Amy Marzonie and Chris Fisher explain how consolidators are using inventory turns, delivery performance and cost-to-serve to assess distributor scalability — and why operational discipline alone won’t maximize growth or valuation.
By: Mike Hockett
The four-location Colorado distributor adds 220 employees and becomes the second addition to SRS’ nascent HVAC platform following its acquisition of Mingledorff’s.
By: Mike Hockett
The Central Texas construction supplies distributor becomes White Cap’s fifth announced acquisition of 2026, following deals spanning the Midwest, Southwest and eastern U.S.
By: Mike Hockett
The fasteners, specialty wire & cable and industrial products provider has made a series of appointments and promotions spanning corporate development, finance, sales, operations, value-added services and its Canadian business. We detail them all here.
