NAW SmartBrief
October 14, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* Sept. retail sales show strong growth over 12 months
* Cameron Ashley opens Fort Myers, Fla., distribution center
* Transparency key to discussing price hikes with customers
* Border States elevates four to vice president positions
* Corporate tax receipts drop 15% after law change
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Study: Distributors ready to use AI for operational gains
* Port import volumes to fall as year-end slowdown takes hold
SALES AND MARKETING
* Use AI-driven pricing optimization for supply chains
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Economists predict growth driven by AI, stable tariffs
* Boston Fed paper analyzes impact of inflation expectations
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