NAW SmartBrief
May 12, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* Outdated forecasting methods hinder distributors
* Winsupply buys Industrial Sales in its first deal in 2025
* Trump: Tariffs on imports start at 10%, could be higher
* US ports brace for import declines after near-record streak
* City Electric's Concord opens new branch in Portsmouth, R.I.
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Amazon introduces Vulcan, a robot with a sense of touch
* Inventory levels up 228% as companies prepare for tariffs
SALES AND MARKETING
* B2B influencer tactics focus on targeting, measuring
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Talking about tough topics can boost leadership
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