NAW SmartBrief
August 11, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* US wholesale sales recover in June, inventories rise
* US truck freight market shows signs of recovery in Q2
* US' stricter transshipment penalties seen delayed after tariffs
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* How distributors can grow with off-the-shelf tech solutions
* 3PLs drive efficiency, cost savings and risk mitigation
* AI-driven stress testing can help supply chains
SALES AND MARKETING
* AI-powered quoting transforms distributor sales process
* Legacy ecommerce tech is urgent challenge for B2B firms
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* US labor productivity increased by 2.4% in Q2
* Initial jobless claims tick up by 7K as hiring slows
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