NAW SmartBrief
January 21, 2026
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* AI misuse could lead to significant reputational risk
* Genuine Parts names Stengel as chairman as Donahue retires
* Import prices up near end of 2025
* Airgas boosts Pacific Northwest reach with A-L Compressed Gases deal
* US LBM buys XO Windows, integrates Southwest operations
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Siemens tests humanoid robot for logistics tasks
* AI integration transforms procurement processes
SALES AND MARKETING
* Navigating the "messy middle" in sales for growth
* AI in 2026: B2B marketing leaders emphasize storytelling
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* 4 ways to build executive presence
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* Distributors invest heavily amid data center boom
* Distributors tackle tech debt with unified commerce
* MDM unveils Q1 forecast report with sector-specific growth projections (1/19) 
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