NAW SmartBrief
January 15, 2026
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TODAY'S HEADLINES
TOP STORIES
* Producer price index climbed 3% in Nov. from prior year
* First Supply grows in Midwest with Able Distributors buy
* Amazon proposes first superstore near Chicago
* Small business confidence on the rise to start 2026
* Border States hires VP to lead digital transformation
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* AI agents poised to revolutionize retail operations
* AI procurement enhances ethical, sustainable sourcing
SALES AND MARKETING
* AI reshapes marketing teams, skill sets and technology
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Uncertainty is certain for leaders, so prepare now
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