NAW SmartBrief
February 16, 2024
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TODAY'S HEADLINES
TOP STORY
* Import prices increase 0.8% in largest gain since early 2022
* Jan. retail sales dropped more than expected
* Balance just-in-time, just-in-case models to manage risk
* US factory output fell 0.5% in Jan. as recovery faces risks
* Online sales grow at faster rate than overall retail sales
* Avient: Destocking slowing in consumer, packaging markets
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Staples to add autonomous robots to fulfillment centers
* AI generates new opportunities for business scams
* US businesses advocate for Red Sea intervention
SALES AND MARKETING
* 3 ways B2B marketers can win with generative AI
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Productivity is up, which could be good news for all
* Inflation uncertainty making Fed cautious
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EDITOR'S NOTE
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