NAW SmartBrief
December 18, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* US business inventories rise, sales flat in September
* NEFCO acquires La.-based STS Industrial
* Manufacturers optimistic, plan to raise prices next year
* Fasteners distributor LindFast acquiring AZ Wire & Cable
* BlueLinx names Leo Oei CCO to replace retiring Wilson
* Central Garden & Pet buys Champion USA assets
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Demographics, technology reshaping distribution landscape
* Port of LA import volume down 11.5% on tariffs, trade issues
SALES AND MARKETING
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THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Leadership advice: "Where there is chaos, seize control"
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