NAW SmartBrief
December 8, 2021
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORY
* Fastener Distributor Index posts 2nd straight increase
* Ferguson posts higher US sales in Q1
* Imperial Dade acquires American Paper & Twine
* Sysco buys Md.-based fresh produce distributor
* Core & Main earns $64.4M in fiscal Q3
* Alibaba creating single unit for B2C, B2B marketplaces
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* How businesses can thrive despite operational challenges
SALES AND MARKETING
* Remote selling alters inside sales, management
* Don't start a conversation by spamming people
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* 9 things to know about first impressions

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