NAW SmartBrief
June 2, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* April wholesale inventories flat; retail down slightly
* Motion expands service in W. Canada with Calgary shop
* Court rulings fuel further uncertainty, confusion on tariffs
* Sonepar's Crawford opens another branch in Katy, Texas
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* AI helps distributors proactively manage supply disruptions
* Report: Electric trucks could match diesel costs by 2030
SALES AND MARKETING
* Survey: Employee advocacy a vital B2B strategy
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Key inflation gauge gains 0.1% in April from prior month
* Half of firms plan "quiet firing" to reduce headcount
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