NAW SmartBrief
February 9, 2026
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* Consumer sentiment hits 6-month high on wealthy optimism
* December job openings fall to lowest since 2020
* Industrial firms slow to shift sourcing amid tariffs
* PE firm Kanbrick acquires refrigeration distributor Keep Supply
* E&I Sales completes acquisition of Industrial Motor Services
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Walmart to upskill workforce, upgrade distribution centers
* AI, talent development priorities as change endures
* Impact Climate Technologies debuts AI estimating tool
SALES AND MARKETING
* Marketers turning to AI to fix outdated measurement
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Study: Slow decision-making costs companies revenue
* Reports indicate sluggish US job market in early 2026
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