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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 26, 2021 at 12:43 PM

NAW, members assist with vaccine effort at NFL stadiums

NAW SmartBrief Dancer: Distributors should build on pandemic changes | Order NAW's just-released e-chapter by Mark Dancer: Distribution Leans In: Stories of Resiliency and Innovation During the COVID-19 Pandemic | MSC benefiting from virtual customer support, exec says Created for xx…
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 25, 2021 at 3:03 PM

Unlock value in merchandising and assortment, product lifecycle management, and logistics and fulfillment

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 25, 2021 at 1:54 PM

How to prepare for supply chain disruptions

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 24, 2021 at 1:56 PM

Americold makes gains in booming cold storage market

NAW SmartBrief Americold makes gains in booming cold storage market | Opinion: Grainger benefited from lowering prices | SpartanNash board picks Hacker to take over as chairman Created for [email protected] |  Web Version March 24, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 23, 2021 at 1:00 PM

NAW: Members skeptical of Amazon's role in GSA program

NAW SmartBrief NAW: Members skeptical of Amazon's role in GSA program | Tech Data, Synnex plan $7.2B merger | Tech platforms, trucking firms increase collaboration Created for [email protected] |  Web Version March 23, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 22, 2021 at 5:01 PM

NAW CEO discusses how to expand vaccine distribution

NAW SmartBrief Walmart relaxes rules for 3rd-party sellers | Staples provides free lamination for COVID-19 vaccine cards | How to use product data to improve customer experiences Created for [email protected] |  Web Version March 22, 2021 Connect with NAW      …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 19, 2021 at 12:36 PM

How to use Facebook for B2B PR, marketing

NAW SmartBrief Wakefern exec: E-commerce will remain vital for grocers | Winsupply expands with Tenn. outlet | How distributors can prepare for disruption Created for [email protected] |  Web Version March 19, 2021 Connect with NAW       New…
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 18, 2021 at 3:33 PM

Report: Localizing Your Supply Chain

NAW SmartBrief A Cost-Benefit Analysis for Localizing Your Supply Chain Created for [email protected] |  Web Version This is a paid advertisement for SmartBrief readers. The content does not necessarily reflect the view of NAW or SmartBrief and does not constitut…
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 18, 2021 at 1:10 PM

UNFI: DC automation will increase efficiency, cut costs

NAW SmartBrief UNFI: DC automation will increase efficiency, cut costs | Wurth Industry of North America buys Ky. safety distributor | Watsco enters Midwest with Temperature Equipment acquisition Created for [email protected] |  Web Version March 18, 2021 Conne…
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 17, 2021 at 1:02 PM

McKinsey: Omnichannel becomes a B2B imperative

NAW SmartBrief Distributors call on FEMA to bolster vaccine supply chain | ADI, D&H benefit from automating customer service | Ferguson reports higher H1 revenue, profit Created for [email protected] |  Web Version March 17, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief Special Report · [email protected]
March 16, 2021 at 6:14 PM

NAW Special Report: Distributors deliver

NAW SmartBrief Special Report Introduction | Q&A with NAW President and CEO Eric Hoplin | Learn about NAW's ad campaign about vaccine distribution Created for [email protected] |  Web Version March 16, 2021 Connect with NAW       News fo…
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 16, 2021 at 12:30 PM

Why Optimas emphasizes strong cash conversion practices

NAW SmartBrief Why Optimas emphasizes strong cash conversion practices | ODP turns down bid from Staples | TricorBraun buys Canadian packaging distributor Created for [email protected] |  Web Version March 16, 2021 Connect with NAW       New…
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 15, 2021 at 1:16 PM

How B2B marketers can connect during uncertainty

NAW SmartBrief Brenntag North America learns to do the impossible | Graybar reports 2020 profit despite lower sales | Report: Amazon plans to open 28 more Fresh stores Created for [email protected] |  Web Version March 15, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 12, 2021 at 2:06 PM

Column: Distributor price management has changed

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 11, 2021 at 1:42 PM

IHS: Trucking to benefit from economic growth this year

NAW SmartBrief Pandemic Revenue Index up 9.1% in its final week | UNFI reports $59M profit, higher sales in fiscal Q2 | New CEO and president named at MRC Global Created for [email protected] |  Web Version March 11, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 10, 2021 at 1:43 PM

Ingram Micro to help Amazon Web Services extend reach

NAW SmartBrief Ingram Micro to help Amazon Web Services extend reach | DXP reports Q4, full-year results | Infosec chief named at Grainger Created for [email protected] |  Web Version March 10, 2021 Connect with NAW       News for the wholes…
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
March 9, 2021 at 2:41 PM

B2B pricing: How marketers can help drive growth

NAW SmartBrief Systemax's digital upgrades help improve sales results | Southern Glazer's takes on Constellation wine, spirits portfolio | Ingram Micro Cloud Marketplace offers new products Created for [email protected] |  Web Version March 9, 2021 Connect with…
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
February 26, 2021 at 2:13 PM

Winter weather likely culprit as pandemic index drops

NAW SmartBrief Winter weather likely culprit as pandemic index drops | Lawson Products reports Q4, full-year profit | Olympic Steel reports $1.8M in Q4 profit Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 26, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
February 25, 2021 at 2:21 PM

Home Depot wants HD Supply to capture MRO market share

NAW SmartBrief Home Depot wants HD Supply to capture MRO market share | SiteOne Landscape turns profit, buys Texas company | How Walmart is working to grow its marketplace Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 25, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
February 24, 2021 at 2:13 PM

E-commerce optimization tips from Zoro

NAW SmartBrief E-commerce optimization tips from Zoro | Home Depot improves Q4 revenue, profit | Alro Steel expands Ohio facility for storage, processing Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 24, 2021 Connect with NAW       N…
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
February 23, 2021 at 2:08 PM

Warehousing, packaging jobs are plentiful in the pandemic

NAW SmartBrief Warehousing, packaging jobs are plentiful in the pandemic | Wakefern hires C-suite leaders for finance, communications | Walmart to accelerate automation with $14B investment Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 23, 2021 Connect …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
February 22, 2021 at 2:11 PM

Amazon reviews are manipulated, watchdog finds

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
February 19, 2021 at 2:18 PM

Pandemic Revenue Index back to single-digit increase

NAW SmartBrief Pandemic Revenue Index back to single-digit increase | Sysco execs discuss efforts to help restaurants | Reliance Steel & Aluminum posts $129.6M in Q4 profit Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 19, 2021 Connect with NAW     …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
February 18, 2021 at 3:29 PM

Ace Hardware's Q4 revenue up 39.2%

NAW SmartBrief Genuine Parts reports Q4 sales | Ace Hardware's Q4 revenue up 39.2% | Henry Schein earns $142.6M in latest quarter Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 18, 2021 Connect with NAW       News for the wholesale di…
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
February 17, 2021 at 2:12 PM

B2B e-commerce benefits from AI recommendations

NAW SmartBrief Distribution execs share pandemic lessons | Advance Auto Parts reports higher profit, revenue in Q4 | US Foods posts Q4 loss Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 17, 2021 Connect with NAW       News for the wh…
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
February 16, 2021 at 1:34 PM

NAW's Hoplin: Vaccines require distribution's expertise

NAW SmartBrief Top-performing distributors have 2 paths to success | Pandemic Revenue Index returns to double-digit growth | Insight Enterprises posts $53.4M in Q4 profit Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 16, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
February 12, 2021 at 2:07 PM

Investors take a big interest in small Amazon merchants

NAW SmartBrief CDW makes sales gains in education, cloud, security | Investors take a big interest in small Amazon merchants | Hy-Vee, Walmart expand vaccine access Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 12, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
February 11, 2021 at 6:02 PM

Ebook: Inventory Management Impacts Supply Chain

NAW SmartBrief 43% of small businesses either track inventory manually or don’t track at all. Created for [email protected] |  Web Version This is a paid advertisement for SmartBrief readers. The content does not necessarily reflect the view of NAW or SmartBrief …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
February 11, 2021 at 2:06 PM

WESCO's Anixter acquisition leads to sales spike

NAW SmartBrief WESCO's Anixter acquisition leads to sales spike | Southern Glazer's acquires Calif. distribution business | Chefs' Warehouse swings to loss in Q4 Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 11, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
February 10, 2021 at 1:42 PM

Johnstone Supply CEO shares what works for remote work

NAW SmartBrief Johnstone Supply CEO shares what works for remote work | SRS Distribution buys Calif. roofing products distributor | Beacon Roofing Supply posts fiscal Q1 loss Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 10, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
February 9, 2021 at 1:36 PM

Amazon targets speed, efficiency with delivery stations

NAW SmartBrief Hy-Vee to introduce pickup kiosk at Minn. store | Finance chief named at SRS Distribution | How and why to reduce procurement, finance frictions Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 9, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
February 8, 2021 at 2:03 PM

Hiring expected at Sysco to meet 2021 demand

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
February 5, 2021 at 2:18 PM

12 ways distributor marketing can make itself relevant

NAW SmartBrief Independent restaurants give hope to food distributors | AmerisourceBergen improves fiscal Q1 profit, revenue | Fastenal's Jan. sales up on a daily sales basis Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 5, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
February 4, 2021 at 1:37 PM

Grainger reports higher earnings, revenue in Q4

NAW SmartBrief The backstory on Amazon's incoming CEO | Grainger reports higher earnings, revenue in Q4 | Pandemic Revenue Index increases for 12th straight week Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 4, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
February 3, 2021 at 2:04 PM

NAW speaker: Now is the time for investments, M&A

NAW SmartBrief NAW speaker: Now is the time for investments, M&A | KeHE supply chain pro discusses benefits of new software | Sysco earns $67.29M in fiscal Q2 Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 3, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
February 2, 2021 at 2:12 PM

NAW speaker shares secrets of transformation

NAW SmartBrief WESCO gets better-than-expected results from Anixter buy | CEO: Avnet "going down the right path" as it turns 100 | NAW speaker shares secrets of transformation Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 2, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
February 1, 2021 at 2:23 PM

Robotics to improve warehouse safety, report says

NAW SmartBrief Distribution execs share their best pandemic advice | Pandemic Revenue Index posts another gain | Why sellers are holding back on Buy on Google Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 1, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
January 29, 2021 at 2:21 PM

How to balance supply chain speed with resiliency

NAW SmartBrief Ingram Micro emphasizes customer experience | Avnet posts fiscal Q2 profit of $19.2M | Applied Industrial swings to loss in fiscal Q2 Created for [email protected] |  Web Version January 29, 2021 Connect with NAW       News fo…
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
January 28, 2021 at 5:06 PM

How distributors can plot a digital road map

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
January 28, 2021 at 2:08 PM

Why distributors need to focus more on marketing

NAW SmartBrief AmerisourceBergen rebrands with a unified message | Walmart using tech to boost local e-commerce options | Wakefern: Pharmacy closures won't affect COVID-19 vaccinations Created for [email protected] |  Web Version January 28, 2021 Connect with N…
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
January 27, 2021 at 1:33 PM

6 steps to successful cold emailing

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
January 26, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Kick off 2021 with 25% savings

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
January 26, 2021 at 3:12 PM

Why data is key for B2B brands to drive growth

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
January 25, 2021 at 2:04 PM

Walmart preps for order fulfillment via drone

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
January 22, 2021 at 2:12 PM

Fastenal CEO: New branch model supports e-commerce

NAW SmartBrief Fastenal CEO: New branch model supports e-commerce | MSC Industrial closing branches as part of virtual shift | Insight CEO stresses importance of communication, intent Created for [email protected] |  Web Version January 22, 2021 Connect with NA…
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
January 21, 2021 at 2:02 PM

Safety products boost Fastenal's Q4 results

NAW SmartBrief Safety products boost Fastenal's Q4 results | Genuine Parts' Motion Industries adopts "Motion" branding | AMCON Distributing posts higher revenue in fiscal Q1 Created for [email protected] |  Web Version January 21, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
January 20, 2021 at 2:17 PM

ODP pushes back on Staples buyout offer

NAW SmartBrief ODP pushes back on Staples buyout offer | Grainger, Henry Schein, Owens & Minor team up with FEMA | Sysco CEO expects to keep staffers, hire more Created for [email protected] |  Web Version January 20, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
January 19, 2021 at 1:39 PM

Global Industrial adopts "We Can Supply That" slogan

NAW SmartBrief Global Industrial adopts "We Can Supply That" slogan | Genuine Parts appoints new president | Bossard Group increases US sales in Q4 Created for [email protected] |  Web Version January 19, 2021 Connect with NAW       News for…
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
January 15, 2021 at 1:53 PM

Why margins matter for distributor sales right now

NAW SmartBrief CEO: UNFI's mix of offerings creates new opportunities | Ramos named chief sales officer at Krasdale Foods | Trucking industry will improve in 2021, experts say Created for [email protected] |  Web Version January 15, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
January 14, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Infographic: 6 Tips for Physical Inventory

NAW SmartBrief Retailers average 65% inventory accuracy. Created for [email protected] |  Web Version This is a paid advertisement for SmartBrief readers. The content does not necessarily reflect the view of NAW or SmartBrief and does not constitute an endorsemen…