NAW SmartBrief
December 20, 2023
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORY
* US holiday spending up despite negative economic outlook
* Warehouse construction cooled in 2023
* Nov. single-family housing starts the highest since April 2022
* IFoodDS to develop traceability solution for Sysco
* Border States allies with Tampa Electric Company to enter Tampa market
* Associated Wholesale Grocers names successor for retiring board member
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Resilient supply chains require departmental collaboration
* US forms task force to protect commercial ships in Red Sea
* Managing supply chain risks in challenging times
* UPS, FedEx change levies again
SALES AND MARKETING
* How marketers can combat 5 significant AI fears
* 16 tips and tools to boost e-commerce sales
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Redefining mentoring in the era of remote work
NAW INSIDER
* NAW's Executive Summit features industry's best, brightest
* Learn about the benefits of NAW membership

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