GITNUXREPORT 2025

Remote And Hybrid Work In The Wholesale Industry Statistics

Majority embrace hybrid work boosting productivity and satisfaction, despite challenges.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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22% of wholesale business revenue is now generated through remote sales channels

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52% of wholesale companies reported a boost in sales productivity after implementing remote work policies

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45% of wholesale firms use digital collaboration tools to facilitate remote and hybrid work environments

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46% of wholesale organizations have increased digital infrastructure investments to support remote work

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53% of wholesale firms increased use of cloud solutions for remote work integration

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54% of wholesale firms leverage virtual reality or augmented reality to enhance remote product demonstrations

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28% of wholesale firms are exploring AI-driven tools to facilitate remote collaboration

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41% of wholesale companies reported lower overhead costs due to remote work arrangements

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21% of wholesale companies experienced data security challenges with increased remote access

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33% of wholesale companies have faced challenges in monitoring remote employee productivity

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29% of wholesale companies transitioned to remote or hybrid customer service models during 2023

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19% of wholesale logistics operations are now managed remotely

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42% of wholesale companies use virtual meeting platforms for internal and external communication

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55% of wholesale sales teams cite remote work as a major factor in closing deals faster

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30% of wholesale supply chain teams operate remotely at least part of the time

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48% of wholesale firms reported increased cross-departmental collaboration through remote work tools

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49% of wholesale businesses plan to increase investments in remote work technology in the next year

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43% of wholesale companies reported adopting hybrid work models in 2023

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32% of wholesale industry employees work remotely at least three days a week

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58% of wholesale leaders believe remote work increases productivity

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40% of wholesale firms plan to increase remote work options in the next year

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25% of wholesale employees feel that remote work has reduced their workload stress

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60% of wholesale businesses have implemented flexible work policies since 2022

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27% of wholesale companies experienced improved employee retention due to hybrid work options

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35% of wholesale managers report challenges in managing remote teams

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50% of wholesale industry surveys indicate increased employee satisfaction with hybrid working options

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38% of wholesale workers believe remote work improves work-life balance

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33% of wholesale sales staff work remotely, hybrid, or in a flexible workspace

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24% of wholesale industry employees are planning to seek remote work opportunities in the next year

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47% of wholesale managers believe hybrid work improves employee collaboration

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34% of wholesale employees reported increased flexibility in scheduling due to remote work policies

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26% of wholesale employees prefer hybrid work environments over fully remote options

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54% of wholesale managers say remote work has positively impacted work flexibility

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20% of wholesale firms reported an increase in training efficiency using remote learning tools

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44% of wholesale companies have introduced or expanded telecommuting policies since the pandemic

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39% of wholesale companies have seen a significant reduction in office space costs due to remote work

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25% of wholesale professionals say remote work has improved their overall job satisfaction

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36% of wholesale employees experience burnout due to blurred boundaries between work and personal life in remote settings

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28% of wholesale distributors report difficulties in maintaining company culture remotely

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37% of wholesale companies believe remote work can lead to better talent acquisition

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23% of wholesale customers prefer interacting with remote sales representatives

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31% of wholesale companies have integrated remote work metrics into performance evaluations

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19% of wholesale employees reported feeling isolated due to remote work

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44% of wholesale businesses have adopted hybrid work policies to meet employee demand for flexibility

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35% of wholesale companies report an increase in employee onboarding efficiency remotely

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26% of wholesale leadership believe remote work leads to better decision-making due to diverse perspectives

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22% of wholesale employees would prefer to work remotely full-time if given the choice

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50% of wholesale businesses report that remote work has facilitated greater employee diversity

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Key Highlights

43% of wholesale companies reported adopting hybrid work models in 2023
32% of wholesale industry employees work remotely at least three days a week
58% of wholesale leaders believe remote work increases productivity
40% of wholesale firms plan to increase remote work options in the next year
25% of wholesale employees feel that remote work has reduced their workload stress
60% of wholesale businesses have implemented flexible work policies since 2022
27% of wholesale companies experienced improved employee retention due to hybrid work options
35% of wholesale managers report challenges in managing remote teams
45% of wholesale firms use digital collaboration tools to facilitate remote and hybrid work environments
50% of wholesale industry surveys indicate increased employee satisfaction with hybrid working options
22% of wholesale business revenue is now generated through remote sales channels
29% of wholesale companies transitioned to remote or hybrid customer service models during 2023
46% of wholesale organizations have increased digital infrastructure investments to support remote work

Remote and hybrid work transformations are revolutionizing the wholesale industry in 2023, with nearly half of companies embracing flexible models that boost productivity, reduce costs, and reshape employee experiences.

Business Performance and Revenue Insights

22% of wholesale business revenue is now generated through remote sales channels
52% of wholesale companies reported a boost in sales productivity after implementing remote work policies

Business Performance and Revenue Insights Interpretation

With 22% of wholesale revenue now coming from remote channels and over half the companies witnessing a sales productivity boost, it's clear that in the wholesale industry, embracing remote work isn't just a trend—it's increasingly the cornerstone of resilient growth.

Digital Transformation and Technology Use

45% of wholesale firms use digital collaboration tools to facilitate remote and hybrid work environments
46% of wholesale organizations have increased digital infrastructure investments to support remote work
53% of wholesale firms increased use of cloud solutions for remote work integration
54% of wholesale firms leverage virtual reality or augmented reality to enhance remote product demonstrations
28% of wholesale firms are exploring AI-driven tools to facilitate remote collaboration

Digital Transformation and Technology Use Interpretation

As wholesale companies increasingly embrace digital transformation—with nearly half investing in cloud solutions, virtual reality demos, and AI tools—it's clear that remote and hybrid work isn't just a trend but the new backbone of industry resilience and innovation.

Operational Challenges and Strategic Changes

41% of wholesale companies reported lower overhead costs due to remote work arrangements
21% of wholesale companies experienced data security challenges with increased remote access
33% of wholesale companies have faced challenges in monitoring remote employee productivity

Operational Challenges and Strategic Changes Interpretation

While remote arrangements in the wholesale industry have slashed overhead costs for 41%, the rise in data security issues at 21% and monitoring hurdles at 33% suggest that balancing convenience with control remains a high-wire act.

Remote Work Adoption and Trends

29% of wholesale companies transitioned to remote or hybrid customer service models during 2023
19% of wholesale logistics operations are now managed remotely
42% of wholesale companies use virtual meeting platforms for internal and external communication
55% of wholesale sales teams cite remote work as a major factor in closing deals faster
30% of wholesale supply chain teams operate remotely at least part of the time
48% of wholesale firms reported increased cross-departmental collaboration through remote work tools
49% of wholesale businesses plan to increase investments in remote work technology in the next year

Remote Work Adoption and Trends Interpretation

The wholesale industry is increasingly embracing remote and hybrid models, with nearly half reporting improved cross-departmental collaboration and over half planning to boost remote work investments—highlighting that adapting digitally isn't just a trend but a strategic shift shaping its future success.

Workforce Preferences and Well-being

43% of wholesale companies reported adopting hybrid work models in 2023
32% of wholesale industry employees work remotely at least three days a week
58% of wholesale leaders believe remote work increases productivity
40% of wholesale firms plan to increase remote work options in the next year
25% of wholesale employees feel that remote work has reduced their workload stress
60% of wholesale businesses have implemented flexible work policies since 2022
27% of wholesale companies experienced improved employee retention due to hybrid work options
35% of wholesale managers report challenges in managing remote teams
50% of wholesale industry surveys indicate increased employee satisfaction with hybrid working options
38% of wholesale workers believe remote work improves work-life balance
33% of wholesale sales staff work remotely, hybrid, or in a flexible workspace
24% of wholesale industry employees are planning to seek remote work opportunities in the next year
47% of wholesale managers believe hybrid work improves employee collaboration
34% of wholesale employees reported increased flexibility in scheduling due to remote work policies
26% of wholesale employees prefer hybrid work environments over fully remote options
54% of wholesale managers say remote work has positively impacted work flexibility
20% of wholesale firms reported an increase in training efficiency using remote learning tools
44% of wholesale companies have introduced or expanded telecommuting policies since the pandemic
39% of wholesale companies have seen a significant reduction in office space costs due to remote work
25% of wholesale professionals say remote work has improved their overall job satisfaction
36% of wholesale employees experience burnout due to blurred boundaries between work and personal life in remote settings
28% of wholesale distributors report difficulties in maintaining company culture remotely
37% of wholesale companies believe remote work can lead to better talent acquisition
23% of wholesale customers prefer interacting with remote sales representatives
31% of wholesale companies have integrated remote work metrics into performance evaluations
19% of wholesale employees reported feeling isolated due to remote work
44% of wholesale businesses have adopted hybrid work policies to meet employee demand for flexibility
35% of wholesale companies report an increase in employee onboarding efficiency remotely
26% of wholesale leadership believe remote work leads to better decision-making due to diverse perspectives
22% of wholesale employees would prefer to work remotely full-time if given the choice
50% of wholesale businesses report that remote work has facilitated greater employee diversity

Workforce Preferences and Well-being Interpretation

As remote and hybrid work models become increasingly woven into the fabric of the wholesale industry—driving productivity, retention, and flexibility—companies are striking a delicate balance between embracing innovation and managing the challenges of maintaining culture, collaboration, and work-life boundaries.