The Wholesaler

Everflow is redefining master distribution, and the road ahead presents significant opportunities. While many changes have taken place, the company remains committed to keeping its business, brand and service customer centric.

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The Power in the Middle

How Everflow is redefining master distribution.

June 1, 2026

Ruth Mitchell

How Everflow is redefining master distribution by blending global sourcing and controlled branding to eliminate friction and solve tail spend for wholesale distributors.

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Sharing the Collins Way

Meet the siblings leading The Collins Companies into its next chapter — protecting the culture that built the business while pushing innovation, technology and growth.

June 1, 2026

Ruth Mitchell

Meet the siblings leading The Collins Companies into its next chapter, balancing family legacy with technology and growth.

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Introducing Current Distribution Group

Building the future of independent distribution.

June 1, 2026

IMARK has launched Current Distribution Group (CDG), a new parent organization driving cross-channel growth while keeping day-to-day operations and rebate structures completely unchanged for independent members.

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The Storytellers of the Supply Chain: Three Generations of McLaren Reps

Cullen McCarthy explores the blessing, burden, and undeniable strength of a multi-generational family business

June 1, 2026

How three generations of McLaren reps built an enduring family legacy by prioritizing deep relationships and unmatched tenure in a rapidly changing industry.

AIM/R Rep Corner

All This Talk About AI… What Happened to CRM?

Don't Skip the CRM Step

June 1, 2026

Why is the industry buzzing about AI when many wholesale distributors haven't mastered CRM? A look at building a solid data foundation first.

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Sales & PVF Perspective

14 Reasons Why Customers Stop and Shop at Your Location

A practical look at the habits, emotions and everyday needs that drive contractors to choose one supplier over another — and how counter teams can earn that choice again tomorrow.

June 1, 2026

Ernie Coutermarsh

A practical look at the everyday habits and emotional needs driving supplier loyalty—and how counter teams can keep earning that choice every morning.

PVF Market Overview

Energy Uncertainty Fuels Market Disruption

Geopolitical instability has disrupted oil flows and pushed crude prices higher, while the UAE has exited OPEC and other producers have agreed to modest output increases.

June 1, 2026

Stephen Letko

As geopolitical conflicts and the UAE’s historic exit from OPEC shake up global oil supplies, U.S. PVF demand has skyrocketed to a 40-year high—pushing manufacturer lead times deep into 2027.

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