NAW SmartBrief
January 9, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* Tentative labor deal reached at East, Gulf ports
* Beacon acquires 2 Mass. building suppliers
* US trade deficit hits $80B as imports surge, exports lag
* Job openings reach 6-month high in Nov.
* Factory orders decline 0.4% in Nov.
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* How AI agents can streamline distribution operations
* UNFI restructures to enhance service, drive growth
SALES AND MARKETING
* Focus on personal connections instead of digital tools
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* AI enhances employee morale by optimizing workflows
* Pace of US spinoffs set to accelerate in 2025
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