NAW SmartBrief
January 19, 2024
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORY
* Homebuilding confidence improves as housing starts fall
* US import prices unchanged in Dec., down 1.6% YoY
* Border States adds to services offerings with acquisition
* Kroger, Albertsons push back closing date on planned merger
* Weekly jobless claims lowest in over a year
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* B2B ecommerce expected to pick up this year, fuel growth
* PepsiCo, Walmart among supply chain transformation leaders
* Yellow gets OK to sell more truck terminal leases
SALES AND MARKETING
* 6 ways to do more your with B2B marketing budget
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Fed's Beige Book captures optimism, cooling labor market
NAW INSIDER
* Last chance to register for the 2024 NAW Executive Summit
* Learn about the benefits of NAW membership
EDITOR'S NOTE
* A new look for SmartBrief

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