NAW SmartBrief
October 1, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* US government enters shutdown as parties clash
* Consumer confidence in Sept. at lowest level since April
* First Brands secures $1.1B financing amid chapter 11 filing
* Holiday deliveries expected to increase by 5% this year
* Pending home sales rise 4% in Aug. as rates fall
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Strategies to cut supply chain costs amid tariff volatility
* Safety experts weigh in on the future of PPE
SALES AND MARKETING
* Optimizing B2B landing pages for better conversions
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Job openings inch up in Aug. as labor demand shows softening
* Rate cuts might not quickly revive stalled job market
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