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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 25, 2022 at 12:40 PM

CDW exec shares what's behind sales growth

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 22, 2022 at 1:24 PM

Why distributors need fast, easy check processing

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April 21, 2022 at 5:20 PM

Recent facility changes or heat stress regs got you sweating the summer? Call in SWAT.

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April 21, 2022 at 1:07 PM

Prices plunge for empty cargo containers amid port pileups

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 20, 2022 at 1:12 PM

How sales teams can learn from e-commerce platforms

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 19, 2022 at 1:17 PM

Fastenal continues to increase digital sales

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 18, 2022 at 12:47 PM

Report: Cyberattacks on supply chain mounted last year

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 15, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Amazon adding 5% fuel, inflation fee for US sellers

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April 14, 2022 at 6:41 PM

[Whitepaper] Looking to generate new online revenue?

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April 14, 2022 at 1:25 PM

Fastenal earns more in Q1 as sales rise across categories

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 13, 2022 at 1:15 PM

Opinion: Inventory models are a both/and, not an either/or

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April 12, 2022 at 12:44 PM

Hy-Vee CEO discusses evolving, growing

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April 11, 2022 at 6:55 PM

Webinar: How Digital Transformation enables Unified Commerce to achieve Sales Goals

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 11, 2022 at 1:03 PM

Wakefern to test shelf-scanning inventory robot

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 8, 2022 at 12:43 PM

Sally Beauty targets DIYers with videos, influencers

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 7, 2022 at 1:27 PM

Expertise, price increases drive MSC's March growth

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 6, 2022 at 1:13 PM

Lawson Products transitions to new CEO, president

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 5, 2022 at 1:19 PM

Ingram Micro focuses on digitizing distribution

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 4, 2022 at 1:28 PM

How distributors can compete during digital disruption

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 1, 2022 at 1:59 PM

Strong GDP growth tempered by high inflation

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 31, 2022 at 1:33 PM

Don't fight price wars; focus on creating customer value

NAW SmartBrief MSC Industrial Supply posts profit gain in fiscal Q2 | SpartanNash CEO sees at-home eating trend continuing | Core & Main reports profit for fiscal Q4, full year Created for [email protected] |  Web Version March 31, 2022 Connect with NAW    …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 30, 2022 at 1:29 PM

Walmart invests in tech at Wis. distribution center

NAW SmartBrief Exec: SpartanNash gives independent retailers options | Walmart invests in tech at Wis. distribution center | CFO to leave Arrow Electronics on Friday Created for [email protected] |  Web Version March 30, 2022 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 29, 2022 at 1:38 PM

TD Synnex CEO discusses supply chain, growth

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 28, 2022 at 1:44 PM

DXP Enterprises swings to profit for Q4, 2021

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 25, 2022 at 2:21 PM

TD Synnex posts 213.2% revenue growth in fiscal Q1

NAW SmartBrief TD Synnex posts 213.2% revenue growth in fiscal Q1 | B2B e-commerce sellers vie for expensive logistics space | Machine learning helps improve real-time visibility Created for [email protected] |  Web Version March 25, 2022 Connect with NAW      …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 24, 2022 at 2:06 PM

Avnet survey: Chip shortage requires adaptation, patience

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 23, 2022 at 2:32 PM

Economists: Inflation likely to exceed 3% through 2023

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 22, 2022 at 2:14 PM

Autonomous vehicles may take over long-haul trucking

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 21, 2022 at 2:20 PM

App helps distributors' delivery drivers handle payments

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 18, 2022 at 1:17 PM

3 ways the war in Ukraine will affect supply chains

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 17, 2022 at 2:12 PM

NAW exec: The cloud helps distributors serve all parties

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 16, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Ferguson unit Wolseley Industrial rebrands, expects growth

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 15, 2022 at 2:10 PM

Graybar sees records in income, sales in 2021

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 14, 2022 at 1:40 PM

Avoid these 3 pitfalls in B2B software purchases

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 11, 2022 at 2:18 PM

Amazon faces unfriendly environment in D.C.

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 10, 2022 at 2:57 PM

Data: Cargo thefts on the decline but still an issue

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 9, 2022 at 2:29 PM

NAW fellow Grover: Distribution M&A has likely peaked

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 8, 2022 at 6:02 PM

Got a Minute to Provide Your View on Supply Chain Trends?

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 8, 2022 at 2:31 PM

Fastenal posts higher daily, overall sales in Feb.

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 7, 2022 at 3:12 PM

Report: Truck-makers hold back on orders

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 4, 2022 at 3:02 PM

DXP makes water sector push with 2 more acquisitions

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 3, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Grainger's online-only business expanded in 2021

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 2, 2022 at 2:45 PM

How HP Hood has structured safety during the pandemic

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  NAW SmartBrief Special Report · [email protected]
March 1, 2022 at 6:01 PM

Special Report: Distribution's safety focus

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 1, 2022 at 3:13 PM

Americold appoints CEO, reports 36.8% revenue gain in Q4

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
February 28, 2022 at 2:15 PM

Monthly distributor forecast remains positive

NAW SmartBrief Monthly distributor forecast remains positive | Sonepar finds buyer for Vallen Distribution | Olympic Steel earns $24.9M in Q4 Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 28, 2022 Connect with NAW       News for the …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
February 25, 2022 at 3:21 PM

Lawson Products reports sales growth in Q4, 2021

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
February 24, 2022 at 3:20 PM

Large, small distributors have different ways to grow

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
February 23, 2022 at 2:58 PM

Pro buyers fuel Home Depot increase in Q4 sales, profit

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
February 22, 2022 at 2:54 PM

Hiring requires investment, expert tells NAW summit

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