NAW SmartBrief
January 7, 2026
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* What can AI agents do for the distribution industry?
* Amazon to face lawsuit over alleged pandemic price gouging
* US manufacturing PMI hits 14-month low in December
* Baldwin Supply adds Iowa-based Construction & Aggregate Products
* Feit Electric expands with Good Earth Lighting acquisition
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Account management must be tailored to customer needs
* Boston Dynamics trains Atlas robot for factory work
SALES AND MARKETING
* Brands that live their purpose will succeed in uncertain times
THE BUSINESS LEADER
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* US companies exempted from 15% global minimum tax
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