NAW SmartBrief
January 12, 2024
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORY
* US consumer inflation ticked upward to 3.4% in Dec.
* Valin Corp makes Ad Tech Seal its first acquisition since 2022
* Report: Retail sales ended 2023 on a high note
* Initial jobless claims dip to 202K, lowest since Oct.
* VAI, Proton.ai to integrate software for mid-market B2B firms
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Walmart develops AI capable of shopping for customers
* Distributor, manufacturer sales largely unchanged in Q4
* Industrial distribution M&A expected to remain strong
SALES AND MARKETING
* Both B2B, B2C marketers are implementing generative AI
* B2B buyers initiate vendor contact late in the journey
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* AI's power, capabilities set to grow in 2024
NAW INSIDER
* Last chance to register for the 2024 NAW Executive Summit
* Learn about the benefits of NAW membership
EDITOR'S NOTE
* SmartBrief will not publish Monday, Jan. 15

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