NAW SmartBrief
July 30, 2021
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORY
* UNFI names its next CEO and independent chairman
* Applico: Distributors need multiple online marketplaces
* United Rentals reports higher Q2 profit, sales
* O'Reilly Automotive posts $585.5M in Q2 profit
* Sally Beauty Holdings swings to profit in fiscal Q3
* LKQ's profit more than doubles in Q2
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* AI, machine learning, automation can improve e-commerce
* How to choose a 3rd-party logistics partner
SALES AND MARKETING
* Look beyond the numbers to diagnose sales problems
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Problems are inevitable, but you can be ready for them
NAW INSIDER
* Amazon Survey: B2B Procurement's No. 1 Goal in 2021 is Increasing Efficiency
* NAW Certificate in Distribution Professional Management
* B2B Credit Card Acceptance Costs Rise Again

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