NAW SmartBrief
August 22, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* Southern Glazer's to buy Anheuser-Busch's NYC distribution
* Retailers expect mixed results for holiday season
* M&A deal value rises in Q2 with supply chains in focus
* Erick Moreira appointed brand director to grow RS Pro
* L&W Supply expands Ore., N. Calif. reach with new location
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* US brands dominate global logistics landscape
* How to spot and address digital transformation failure
* Building a data platform for agentic AI success
SALES AND MARKETING
* B2B marketers turn to AI to meet content demand
POLICY WATCH
* Federal procurement gets first major update in decades
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* US companies plan to slow hiring in H2
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