NAW SmartBrief
November 5, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* DSG expands Wis. presence with Quality Pumps acquisition
* Home Depot's GMS acquisition to drive innovation, growth
* Southern Glazer's uses digital tools to bridge data gap
* Builders FirstSource expands in Central Texas with Lengefeld Lumber deal
* Fedway to expand into beer with Ritchie & Page Distributing acquisition
* MES Life Safety buys Safety Inc., to provide single source for PPE
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Generative engine optimization is key for agentic commerce
* Prioritizing localization helps navigate global disruptions
* Truck freight market contracts as capacity tightens
SALES AND MARKETING
* Take a sustainable approach to using AI in media
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Trade pressures mount but US growth shows resilience
* Fed officials divided on Dec. rate cut outlook
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* Optimas Charts Aggressive Growth Path After Multi-Year Transformation - Modern Distribution Management (11/4) 
* October M&A Roundup: Robust Activity for Busiest Month of 2025 By Far - Modern Distribution Management (11/3) 
* Distributors tend to balance resilience with growth strategies (10/30) 
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