NAW SmartBrief
May 1, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* Study: Distributors face price hikes, operational shifts
* US GDP slips 0.3% in Q1 amid import surge, tariffs
* Key inflation gauge flat in March from prior month
* Consumer sentiment falls sharply in April
* Commerce Secretary says first trade deal nearing approval
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Digital twins enhance supply chain efficiency, resilience
* AI's transformative impact on procurement efficiency
SALES AND MARKETING
* B2B lead gen adapts with AI, multichannel strategies
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Exec: Leaders must communicate well and unify others
* Execs express concern over Trump tariffs, policies
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