NAW SmartBrief
November 26, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* Producer price index up 0.3% in Sept., 2.7% YOY
* Do it Best refreshes stores with flexible design program
* Consumer confidence index dips to 7-month low
* Truelink Capital to acquire SouthernCarlson from Kyocera
* Graybar names Kevin Zak as VP for industrial automation
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Maersk: Supply chain disruptions likely to persist
* Tech advancements could reshape the trucking industry
SALES AND MARKETING
* Value-added selling relies on principles, not just process
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Why intent matters more than AI in entry-level hiring
* Career portfolios replace the corporate ladder
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* Benchmarks: Here’s How Much Distributors Really Spend on eCommerce (11/24) 
* Why Business License Compliance has Become a Strategic Priority (11/18) 
* Recession Fears Top Distributors’ Risk Concerns for 2026 (11/19) 
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* SmartBrief will not publish Nov. 27-28

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