NAW SmartBrief
September 17, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES
TOP STORIES
* Retail sales gain 0.6% in Aug.
* Prokeep debuts AI order engine to streamline distributor ops
* US Foods, Performance Food Group evaluate merger options
* John Brooks to distribute Exair's compressed air products in Canada
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* How Walmart is deepening its AI integration
* Shipping firms back global greenhouse gas fee proposal
SALES AND MARKETING
* How B2B marketers can use AI to humanize their brands
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Fed poised to cut rates amid labor strains
* Flexible learning paths key to retaining Gen Z workers
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