NAW SmartBrief
October 8, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* NAW urges Senate to pass funding bill, end shutdown
* US warehouse vacancy holds steady as demand rebounds
* DXP Enterprises acquires APSCO to bolster water market
* Jason Miele to succeed retiring Ron Barthel as Parksite CFO
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Distributor AI readiness needs right foundation, mindset
* Report: Freight procurement still mostly manual for many
SALES AND MARKETING
* Brand management cited as top B2B PR tactic
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Equity compensation seen as important to attract talent
* Private data points to flat job growth in Sept.
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