2025 Industrial Buyer Report:

How Digital Expectations are Shaping B2B Ecommerce

Digital-first habits are no longer limited to B2C shopping. Today’s contractors and institutional buyers bring the same expectations for speed, convenience, and transparency into their work. This report explores how those expectations are reshaping distributor websites and what distributors must deliver to stay competitive.

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Buyers have gone digital, and they’re not looking back

Industrial procurement has reached a tipping point. More than 60% of buyers now purchase online, and digital channels account for nearly a third of all purchases. But speed and convenience alone aren’t enough. Buyers want seamless, end-to-end experiences that mirror the best of B2C ecommerce.



This report reveals:



  • The rise of omnichannel ordering: from websites to apps, text, and punchout systems
  • Why real-time inventory, personalised pricing, and accurate product data are non-negotiable
  • How distributors can turn hesitant buyers into digital adopters
  • Where buyers are turning when traditional distributors fall short, including Amazon and online-only competitors
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