NAW SmartBrief
August 6, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* NAW forms advisory groups to tackle industry challenges, opportunities
* Grainger's CEO credits digital focus for company growth
* Tariff criteria finalized with latest rollout underway
* EU pauses US tariffs for 6 months amid trade talks
* Core & Main opens first Kansas fire protection facility
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* How sourcing leaders can implement dynamic pricing
* Agentic AI is reshaping procurement operations
SALES AND MARKETING
* Maximizing AI requires robust first-party data
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Global M&A hits $2.6T on AI boom, US activity
* Build an integrated, effective coaching system
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* Retooling distribution for digital: Turning strategy into action (7/29) 
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* Future-proofing sales comp: Smarter strategies for a volatile market (8/4) 
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