NAW SmartBrief
December 23, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* Podcast: NAW's Hoplin, Wild discuss 2025 policy, look ahead
* PAK Quality Foods expanding with H&R Foods acquisition
* Fastenal CEO Florness to step down, Watts to take over
* E&R Industrial names Joe Stephens as CEO to lead post-acquisition growth
* Sonepar launches customer appreciative initiative with 3M, Milwaukee Tool
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Smarter sourcing strategies for a volatile world
* Verizon Business, Kodiak AI team on autonomous trucking
SALES AND MARKETING
* How to reset your 2026 content marketing strategy
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Give yourself the gift of reflection this year
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