NAW SmartBrief
November 12, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* Senate shutdown deal now heads toward House vote
* Importers say SCOTUS-ordered tariff refunds would be simple
* Consumer durables inflation slows as merchants boost discounts
* SupplyOne strikes deal for Ark.-bases Lamb & Associates Packaging
* PE firm acquiring chemical distributor EMCO
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Procurement needs new metrics to reflect tariff realities
* AI can transform sourcing, but human judgment is vital
SALES AND MARKETING
* AI, behavioral science key to B2B buyer engagement
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Execs upbeat as mentions of a slowdown hit 18-year low
* Large businesses feel tax effects of 2022 law
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