NAW SmartBrief
January 30, 2026
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* Wholesale sales rebound in Nov. amid inventory rise
* Britton Lumber expands with Denison-Cannon acquisition
* MDM seeks nominations for Women in Distribution profiles
* First Brands gets funding lifeline from Ford, GM
* US trade deficit widens as imports rebound, exports fall
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* US ports to experience subdued import volumes until spring
* WMS adoption crucial for modern distribution, consultant says
SALES AND MARKETING
* Video storytelling is valuable for B2B marketers
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Let go of the myth of perfection and be a human leader
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