NAW SmartBrief
October 10, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* Lowe's finalizes $8.8B Foundation Building Materials deal
* Businesses start to feel effects of government shutdown
* US Foods, Performance Food merger talks inch forward
* Retailers expect subdued holiday sales as forecasts signal slowdown
* Sonepar's Digital Job Center surpasses $2B in sales
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Oracle unveils NetSuite Next ERP with advanced AI
* Survey: 3PLs, shippers confident in adapting to tariffs
SALES AND MARKETING
* Brands must prep infrastructure for AI-driven shopping
POLICY WATCH
* Judge upholds N.Y. law on algorithmic pricing disclosure
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Minutes show Fed split with job market, inflation focus
* Make sure to communicate AI-related changes to workers
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