NAW SmartBrief
October 20, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* SRS-owned Heritage Landscape acquires Mo. distributor
* MDM Podcast examines tax bill's implications for distributors
* Logistics index falls in Sept. amid uncertainty, tariffs
* Foodservice distributor What Chefs Want acquiring Premier Produce
* Sonepar names Richard Landry to lead data center, datacom solutions
* US deficit drops as tariff revenue hits record $195B
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Optimized picking cuts costs, emissions for distributors
* Global trade grows despite US tariffs, DHL says
SALES AND MARKETING
* AI use grows in marketing as leaders chase efficiency
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* IMF sees US-China tensions as major risk to global growth
* How real-time data can give your company a competitive edge
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