NAW SmartBrief
February 11, 2026
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* Tariffs suppress US import volumes, raise consumer costs
* Southern Glazer's opens large S.C. logistics facility
* Amazon eyes content marketplace for AI products
* Wesco leverages data, AI to meet record demand
* Wesco names Indraneel Dev as CFO to succeed Dave Schulz
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* CIPS survey shows rising anxiety over supply disruptions
* Port of Virginia expansion set to boost cargo handling
* AI adoption in procurement is uneven but growing
SALES AND MARKETING
* AI agents spark interest with interactions on Moltbook
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Small-business confidence wanes in Jan. as challenges persist
* Labor cost growth slows to lowest in over 4 years
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