NAW SmartBrief
April 23, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* Companies turn to FTZs to manage new tariff realities
* Do it Best's True Value acquisition named "Deal of the Year"
* NLRB alleges Amazon violated federal labor laws
* Freight traffic to SoCal ports from China drops sharply
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Value retailers see surge in higher-income shoppers
* DHL stops delivery of packages over $800 to US consumers
SALES AND MARKETING
* Marketers lean on AI for content, quality control
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Corporate spending under scrutiny amid tariff uncertainty
* AI is driving a shift toward 24/7 business operations
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