NAW SmartBrief
February 4, 2026
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* Hajoca to bolster SW presence with ARS acquisition
* APR Supply enters Md. market with McArdle & Walsh buy
* SunSource adds Vytl Controls to expand flow control business
* Manufacturing PMI expands in Jan. for first time in a year
* Submissions open for MDM's 2026 Top Distributors list
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Ace Hardware upgrades warehouse management across DCs
* Walmart Exports to facilitate cross-border shipping
SALES AND MARKETING
* B2B CMOs rethink strategies as traditional search dips
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Digital transformation requires workforce upskilling
* AI use higher among leaders than other employees
NEW FROM MDM
* MDM Banner
* January sets strong pace for distributor M&A activity
* Deep Dive: Grainger’s 4Q25 Financial Report (2/3) 
* MDM's 4Q25 M&A Report is Here (1/29) 
NAW INSIDER
* NAW Insider Banner
* NAW 80 embed
* NAW celebrates 80 years as US turns 250
* Invest in Your Future Leaders with NAW Education Programs
* Learn about the benefits of NAW membership

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