NAW SmartBrief
May 3, 2021
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORY
* Grainger continues growth trend in Q1
* Size, relationships have served Univar well, exec says
* Sysco study looks at COVID-19 impact on foodservice
* Cardinal Health applying pandemic lessons, CEO says
* Acquisition sends Lawson over $100M in quarterly sales
* Amazon Business reportedly has $25B annualized sales globally
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Voice-enabled tools among supply chain innovations
SALES AND MARKETING
* Intermediaries step in to solve marketer data dilemma
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* 7 ways to empower employees and boost retention
NAW INSIDER
* Calling all Distributors: Tell NAW how COVID-19 Affected Your Business
* Act by May 6 to save your seat: NAW Virtual Distribution Leadership Program
* NAW Blog post: Competing like Amazon Business in a Post-Pandemic World

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