NEWS

New quoting, order, production and product content modules join more than two dozen new system integrations in the largest Commergenix release to date.

U.S. manufacturing expanded for a 10th straight month in October, with the ISM Manufacturing PMI at 55.5%, up from 54.5% in September.

HARDI distributor members reported a 7.6% revenue increase for August 2026, helped by warmer weather than the year before.

Rexel has agreed to acquire specialty wire and cable distributor GCG from Audax Private Equity, in a deal with an enterprise value of about $1.4 billion.

Layer One has moved from Milwaukee to Waukesha, Wisconsin, to support its continued growth and the work it does with B2B distributors and manufacturers.

Inriver's Summer 2026 release adds AI-assisted enrichment, content health checks that create tracked projects, and enhanced MCP endpoints.

Akeneo has announced its acquisition of pricing management platform PricingHUB, adding pricing to its Product Cloud.

Sitecore has acquired Scrunch, a platform that shows brands how they appear in AI search and helps them improve it.

At I/O 2026, Google introduced Universal Cart and expanded the Universal Commerce Protocol. The launch is aimed at consumer shopping, but it shows where AI-assisted buying is heading.

Commergenix 3.0 introduces real-time visibility, AI-assisted operations, and dynamic pricing control to B2B commerce systems. It surfaces issues before they impact revenue and helps teams move from observation to action.

Akeneo’s Unlock Chicago 2026 took place April 13–14, 2026, with a program centered on AI-driven commerce, personalization, and the next phase of product experience strategy. The event positioned product information as a core part of how commerce teams prepare for AI-enabled buying journeys and more adaptive digital experiences.

According to the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), U.S. manufacturing activity returned to expansion in January 2026, with the Manufacturing PMI® registering 52.6%—up from 47.9% in December.

Optimizely, a leader in digital experience platforms, this week released new research highlighting the rapid growth and complexity of today’s marketing technology landscape and the emerging role of AI in shaping future content systems.

Sitecore, a global leader in digital experience software, today announced the launch of SitecoreAI, a next-generation digital experience platform designed to put artificial intelligence at the center of how brands engage and convert customers online.

Akeneo, the product experience (PX) company known for its Product Information Management (PIM) platform, has been named a four-time leader in the 2025 Info-Tech Product Information Management Data Quadrant report.

In a move that demonstrates continued disruption within the wholesale market, The Home Depot announced that it has completed the acquisition of GMS Inc. through its specialty trade distribution subsidiary, SRS Distribution.

HARDI distributors saw a nearly 10% sales boost in June, signaling strong HVACR market momentum and the need for agile digital strategies.

Layer One Launches Commergenix: Smarter Tools for Smarter Distribution

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Owner/Member sales increased by 5% in 2023.

"This reflects a broader trend where distributors are increasingly investing in building robust e-commerce and omnichannel presences to stay competitive in the market."

"We had another strong year."

Over 500 Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors responded to this year's survey.

The 2023 installment saw over 800 PHCP-PVF professionals converge in Orlando Florida.

Connect with us in Orlando, Florida November 7th - 9th!

The annual sales growth for the 12 months through August 2023 is 5.7%, according to HARDI.

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"Close collaboration with their implementation partner, Layer One, Jacuzzi successfully navigated the complexities of managing product data globally, resulting in streamlined operations, stronger partnerships with independent retailers, and significant growth in their direct-to-consumer business."

Sitecore's transition to a modern cloud architecture reveals the future for the software giant.

The investment will support product innovation and market expansion in North America and Europe.

Sitecore’s recent acquisitions have been fully integrated, bringing even more power to the DXP giant.

Optimizely was named a leader in Gartner's 2022 Magic Quadrant, which illuminates DXP market trends and assesses the strengths of DXP vendors.

Sitecore recognizes Layer One Media for a significant milestone.

Layer One has been recognized as a standout in the Sitecore Partner program, earning a specialization in the process.

Umbraco minor release 8.15 is out and it packs quite a punch!