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WASHINGTON — U.S. wholesale sales posted another strong gain in May, led in part by continued strength in electrical products, even as inventory growth slowed, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest Monthly Wholesale Trade Report.

EINDHOVEN, the Netherlands — Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, has received eight Red Dot Awards: Product Design 2026 across its consumer and professional lighting portfolio, recognizing the company’s continued commitment to innovation, user-centric experiences, and sustainable lighting design.

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — Cooper Lighting has recalled about 42,000 Metalux Optimized High Bay (OHB) LED Light Fixtures after identifying a potential fire hazard. The company has received nine reports of the light fixtures catching fire. According to the recall notice issued July 2, the fixtures’ board can overheat or come into contact with the lens or nearby combustible materials, posing a fire hazard. The recall covers Metalux Optimized High Bay LED fixtures sold in the United States.

WASHINGTON — U.S. wholesale sales posted another strong gain in May, led in part by continued strength in electrical products, even as inventory growth slowed, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest Monthly Wholesale Trade Report.

PARIS — Rexel has been named in the Financial Times’ “Europe’s Best Employers 2026” ranking, an independent survey from a vast sample of European employees working for companies employing at least 500 people. Rexel ranks 275th out of 1,000 in the ranking. This recognition reflects Rexel’s commitment to its people and its contribution to sustainable progress. It also highlights the strength of the Group’s long-term strategy and the collective effort across the organization to create lasting value.

There is so much that goes into not just finding the top talent to join your organization, but also to recruit that talent against a world of competition and, of course, retaining that talent.

Sonepar is strengthening its position in Malaysia with the inauguration of a new automated Central Distribution Center (CDC) and headquarters designed to support the next phase of growth in Asia-Pacific. The ceremony took place on June 18, 2026, The new CDC combines advanced automation, robotics, and an Automated Storage & Retrieval System (ASRS), enabling up to 86% of daily outbound order lines to be processed through automation.

DUBLIN – Intelligent power management company Eaton released its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting measurable progress and a sharper focus on driving impact at scale. As global power management demands become more complex, Eaton is advancing solutions that help customers operate more efficiently, strengthen resilience, and reduce their environmental impact—while continuing to enhance transparency and accountability across its operations.

(NAHB) The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released the NAHB Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the second quarter, posting a reading of 61. Although the reading inched down one point from the previous quarter, it is still in positive territory and has remained in the low 60s consistently over the past year.

WAYNE, Pa. – Subject to supplyFORCE Shareholders and AD Board of Directors approvals, AD announced that the AD LLC and supplyFORCE Boards have signed an exclusive Letter of Intent for AD to acquire supplyFORCE. Bill Weisberg, AD Chairman and CEO, shared: “AD exists to provide strong independents with a vehicle to collaborate efficiently on discreet matters where collaboration with fellow independents is necessary and beneficial.