NAW SmartBrief
January 14, 2026
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* US core consumer prices rise less than expected in December
* Southern Glazer's uses AI to streamline HR, IT processes
* Report: Holiday sales rise 4.1% as consumers defy uncertainty
* AE Global acquires Sun Packaging in Florida
* Winsupply opens new local business in Pensacola, Fla.
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* ERP systems enhance inventory management for distributors
* Legacy systems cost distributors efficiency, competitiveness
SALES AND MARKETING
* Report: B2B marketing metrics often fail to drive revenue
POLICY WATCH
* NAW applauds Trump's support for Credit Card Competition Act
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* If your teams are disengaged, it's time to get curious
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* MSC leadership changes renews focus on sales, efficiency
* Think like an investor, treat inventory as an active asset
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