NAW SmartBrief
January 2, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* Distribution M&A activity slower in Dec., stronger in 2024
* Schaedler Yesco purchases new headquarters in Pa.
* US holiday retail sales rise 3.8%, driven by online shopping
* Clay Jackson joins Orgill as EVP amid series of promotions
* Sonepar sells majority stake in Vallen Asia in management buyout
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* It's time for distributors to enhance ecommerce platforms
* AI's potential to cut logistics waste
SALES AND MARKETING
* How to overcome digital distractions in modern life
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* How the best leaders turn endings into new beginnings
* Are your one-on-one meetings really necessary?
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