NAW SmartBrief
September 8, 2026
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* OTC Industrial Technologies expands with GES acquisition
* Trimlite acquires Kentucky Wholesale Building Products
* Myers Tire Supply sale to Lion Equity Partners completed
* LindFast launches digital commerce platform uniting key brands
* Winsupply expanding flagship Ohio distribution center
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Spot rates set for double-digit growth in 2027
* Supply chain compliance evolving amid tariff uncertainty
SALES AND MARKETING
* Advertisers see low conversions with ChatGPT ads
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* US trade deficit widens sharply on tech import surge
* States push AI regulations as public opposition grows
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