NAW SmartBrief
October 11, 2024
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* Inflation slightly above expectations in Sept.
* August wholesale inventories up 0.1% in Aug.
* Home Depot mandates corporate staff to work retail shifts
* Warehouse costs rise 8.3% as labor costs jump
* Global Industrial partners with NHL's Islanders, UBS Arena
* Initial jobless claims rise sharply due to Hurricane Helene
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Cloud tools can enhance distributors' inventory visibility
* AI reshapes supply chains for resilience
* Oct. outlook for ports remains positive despite strike
SALES AND MARKETING
* What B2B marketers are prioritizing for 2025
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* WTO sounds alarm on risk to global trade
NAW INSIDER
* NAW Insider Banner
* Elevate Your Leadership at THE Ohio State University with the NAW Distribution Leadership Program
* It's Roundtable Season!
* Countdown to NAW 2025 Executive Summit

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