NAW SmartBrief
October 16, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* GMS expands with Brown Machinery acquisition
* Orgill celebrates opening of $81M Innovation Center
* US small business sentiment dips amid inflation, uncertainty
* ABC Supply adds mid-South region, promotes pair in strategic overhaul
* DNOW announces leadership team for post-MRC Global merger
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Poll: Margin pressures persist amid AI gains, tariffs
* Walmart partners with OpenAI for AI-driven shopping
SALES AND MARKETING
* AI-generated creative seen as future by 73% of B2B marketers
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* IMF projections for US, global growth improve slightly
* Great managers excel at matching employees to roles
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