NAW SmartBrief
August 16, 2024
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TODAY'S HEADLINES
TOP STORY
* Report: Retail sales climbed 1% in July
* Ferguson announces pair of acquisitions in N.Y., Calif.
* Motion pushes into eastern Canada with deal for LSI Supply
* US import prices up 0.1% in July, export prices add 0.7%
* Initial jobless claims down 7K to 227K
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Integrating AI, human skills boosts B2B sales
* How to choose a warehouse automation solution wisely
* Possible seaport strike could further threaten supply chains
SALES AND MARKETING
* Sales prospecting should be a deliberate approach
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Strategy key to effective AI workforce training
* Wall Street's fear gauge sees record drop after surge
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