NAW SmartBrief
January 26, 2026
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* Key gauge shows annual inflation at 2.8% in November
* RWC's new training facility supports distributors, pros
* Greg O'Brien becomes SVP of global services at Wesco
* MSupply subsidiary BellSimons expands into larger N.Y. branch
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Tariffs tighten distributor margins, disrupt sourcing plans
* AI in procurement: Real data drives ROI
* Veteran-provided context is missing link to effective AI use
SALES AND MARKETING
* CMOs focus on business outcomes amid shifting pressures
* Proof-based marketing to rise with AI-driven buyers
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* US consumer sentiment hits 5-month high on economic optimism
* Lowe's CEO's frontline experience taught leadership lessons
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