NAW SmartBrief
August 23, 2024
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORY
* S&P: US business activity hits 4-month low
* NAW praises blocking of FTC "overstep" to ban noncompetes
* Heavy US sanctions likely to continue after election
* Why distributors need to support, promote skilled trades
* Graybar veterans Carroll and Tierney to lead sales divisions
* Initial US jobless claims rise by 4K to 232K
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* New Amazon scheme eliminates some physical returns
* Sysco partners with iFoodDS for traceability compliance
SALES AND MARKETING
* Cold calls are only the start of the sales process
* Don't overlook short-term videos as sales tools
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Fed minutes suggest interest-rate cut could come in Sept.
* Leaders, employees need to connect with shared mission
NAW INSIDER
* NAW Insider Banner
* It's Roundtable Season!
* Register for the Innovators Summit
* Wholesale distribution's premier annual event!

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