NAW SmartBrief
July 22, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* Leading indicators drop in June amid tariffs, rising prices
* Builder confidence up slightly, housing starts rise
* Air Liquide plans $50M gas plant in US Southeast
* Former Walmart exec Michael DeWitt named QXO's procurement chief
* Hardware stores a bright spot in latest retail spending data
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Tariffs' impact on inflation begins to show
* Union Pacific mulls $200B buyout of Norfolk Southern
* Retailers turn to AI for holiday inventory management
SALES AND MARKETING
* Tips for B2B marketers to maximize presence on X
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Study: Employers expect 3.5% salary budget increase for 2026
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