NAW SmartBrief
January 21, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* Business inventories inch up, wholesale inventories drop
* Henry Schein acquires CGM supplier Acentus
* Shippers frontload cargo to US ahead of potential tariffs
* Retail sales up 0.4% in Dec., jump 3.9% YoY
* Import prices rise 0.1%, export prices 0.3% in Dec.
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Navigating the evolving supply chain compliance landscape
* Symbotic to build automated delivery platform for Walmart
SALES AND MARKETING
* Lead generation still a top challenge for B2B marketers
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Bessent emphasizes importance of supply chain security
* Midsize companies show renewed optimism for 2025
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