NAW SmartBrief
March 5, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* NAW: Wholesale-distributors rely on Canada, Mexico imports
* Ferguson unifies showrooms, Build.com under one brand
* Industry M&A activity slows in Feb. with 22 deals reported
* US construction spending falls 0.2% in Jan.
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Trade regulations drive shifts in sourcing strategies
* Advance Auto Parts restructures supply chain
SALES AND MARKETING
* Marketers express concern about AI integration
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Lutnick signals possible deal on Canada, Mexico tariffs
* Internal communicators crucial to managing change
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