NAW SmartBrief
February 2, 2026
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* Producer price index up 0.5% in Dec.
* United Electric Supply CEO Vorwick to retire after 47 years
* White Cap grows eastern presence with Colony Hardware add
* Factory orders post largest gain since May on aircraft demand
* Winsupply opens Clayton, N.C., facility for regional growth
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Automated picking is reducing warehouse labor needs
* Parcel shipping transitions to dynamic pricing models
SALES AND MARKETING
* AI transforms B2B advertising with measurable outcomes
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Major US firms continue job cuts to counter overhiring
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