NAW SmartBrief
October 6, 2026
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* Martignetti grows with RNDC, Girardi acquisitions
* KromAmericas adds Texas-based AFM in first acquisition
* Pritzker Private Capital considers $1B-plus sale of EDP
* US factory orders rise 0.1% in Aug., 6.8% YoY
* Master Group's Langelier to become CEO next year
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* AI routing tech addresses rising fuel costs for distributors
* FedEx adds QR-code based option for high-value deliveries
SALES AND MARKETING
* Improving sales performance through data management
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