NAW SmartBrief
January 9, 2026
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* Wholesale sales fall in October as inventories climb
* Third-quarter productivity growth highest since 2023
* GALLS expands presence with acquisitions in N.J., S.C.
* Job openings hit 5-year low as hiring remains sluggish
* US services sector posts fastest expansion since 2024
* ABC Supply names Coe Steele to lead Town & Country Industries
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Humanoid robot safety standards refined for supply chains
* Retrofit robotic system improves warehouse productivity
SALES AND MARKETING
* Content plays key role in B2B growth, trust building
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* CEO embraces the "boring" tasks of business leadership
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