United Natural Foods reported a fiscal third-quarter profit of $48.56 million, down from $88.13 million in the year-ago period, on sales of $6.62 billion, down from last year's $7.03 billion.

Staples is on its fourth attempt to acquire Office Depot and Office Max because it sees the growth potential in a merger of two office supply retailers that have been losing ground to rivals including Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy. Both retailers have made moves to shore up sales and market share through efforts including Staples' creation of an experiential store concept called Staples Connect.

Weyerhaeuser Co. expects that strong demand for wood products could persist over the next decade, and it is keeping an eye on opportunities involving forests and sawmills. "Every deal that comes to market, we're looking at, so I would expect us to continue to be active on that front," CEO Devin Stockfish said at the Nareit REITweek 2021 Investor Conference.

An MIT spinoff, ISEE, is retrofitting trucks in shipping yards with autonomous technology to improve logistical efficiency. With 360-degree awareness, the trucks can navigate yards, park in tight spaces and quickly find specific containers.

Sales leaders can't be successful on their own -- they must help their teams and clients achieve success in order to reach their own goals, writes David Brock. "Since our success is based on the success of others, it seems that focusing on their success is a winning strategy," Brock writes.

This infographic guides marketers through six steps of conducting a brand audit, explaining how the process can help unlock insights to inform future strategies. The guide spans establishing a framework, using website analytics and social media listening tools, and what to do when the audit is completed.

Workforces need to deliberately focus on being flexible, which includes giving key tasks to consultants, contractors and other independent, specialized workers, writes MBO Partners CEO Miles Everson. "[E]ngaged strategically, independent labor can also help organizations quickly develop new lines of business, open new markets or execute key organizational objectives," Emerson writes.

Automation of accounts receivable workflows with dynamic e-invoices, online payments, and cash application technology solves back-office inefficiencies, reducing DSO and costs. Simplify invoice-to-cash processes with cloud-based, modular A/R technology and concierge support from B2B A/R and payment experts. Make getting paid easy with help from NAW's trusted partner, Unified Payments Group.

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