The international segment saw a 58% increase in revenue to $28.4 million, driven by demand normalization after the U.K. recessionary impact in late 2023 and 2024.
Margins in the international business are improving as volumes return, indicating a positive trend in global markets.
Management expressed satisfaction with the demand recovery, highlighting the importance of international growth as a counterbalance to North American softness.
International Segment's Sustained Double-Digit Profit Growth and Expansion Efforts
International segment posted 3.6% top-line growth on a reported basis and 8.3% excluding divestiture of Mexico.
International adjusted operating income increased 20.1%, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of double-digit profit growth.
Growth driven by local case growth of 4%, expansion of sales resources in key metros like Toronto, Dublin, and London, and supply chain capacity expansion, including a new facility outside London opening later this year.
Management remains bullish on international prospects, citing margin improvements from strategic sourcing and efficiency gains from enterprise technology.