NAW SmartBrief
January 17, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* Imperial Dade makes 96th acquisition with S. Freedman
* QXO's $11B bid for Beacon Roofing is turned down
* BPI boosts manufacturing with Heartland Millwork deal
* Jobless claims hit 217K, Calif. wildfires a factor
* N.Y. factory gauge sinks to -12.6 in Jan.
* Countdown to NAW 2025 Executive Summit
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Climate change, cybercrime top 2025 supply chain threats
* Albertsons to automate 30% of distribution by year's end
SALES AND MARKETING
* Foster collaboration in B2B planning for growth
* AI transforms sales strategies with real-time insights
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Beige Book shows slight to moderate growth at end of 2024
* Lower multiples attract private equity buyers
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* SmartBrief will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20

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