AD reports that member sales in the first nine months of 2024 increased by 6.0 percent to a record US$61.0 billion across its 14 divisions and three countries. Same-store sales increased by 3.0 percent in total, including 2.0 percent each in the U.S. and Canada in their respective local currencies. Member purchases from AD suppliers grew 4.0% to $15.4 billion.
A total of 115 new members joined AD year-to-date, including more than 50 that joined as part of the Edge Group merger, effective Jan. 1, but not including members joining as part of the merger with IMARK Electrical, which closed on Sept. 24. AD members also acquired another 36 companies outside of AD.
