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March 14, 2024 at 2:34 PM

Small business optimism lowest since May | Imperial Dade acquires NYC supplier | Retail sales up in Feb.

NAW SmartBrief Index: Small businesses are least optimistic since May | Imperial Dade adding NYC-based JAD Building Maintenance Supply | CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Retail sales picked up in Feb. Created for [email protected] |  Web Version March 14, 2024 Connect …

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March 13, 2024 at 2:54 PM

Consumer prices jumped in Feb. | Dockworkers threaten strike | NLRB joint-employer rule struck down

NAW SmartBrief Consumer prices jumped 0.4% in Feb., 3.2% YoY | Dockworkers issue ultimatum as contract talks open | NLRB joint-employer rule struck down by federal judge Created for [email protected] |  Web Version March 13, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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March 12, 2024 at 3:09 PM

Biden budget includes higher corporate taxes | AFC acquires Globe International | Understand contractor needs to drive loyalty

NAW SmartBrief Biden unveils $7.3T budget proposal with higher corporate taxes | AFC's acquisition of Globe International its first in 2024 | Long waits hobble cargo at Suez, Panama canals Created for [email protected] |  Web Version March 12, 2024 Connect with…

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March 11, 2024 at 3:10 PM

Biden lays out tax plans in SOTU | Cameron Ashley continues to expand | Kimball Midwest recognized for employee training

NAW SmartBrief Biden lays out tax plans in State of the Union address | Cameron Ashley continues to expand, adding 4 DCs in 2024 | Uline nears groundbreaking on new HQ building in Wis. Created for [email protected] |  Web Version March 11, 2024 Connect with NAW…

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March 8, 2024 at 4:37 PM

US trade gap grows in Jan. | United Electric opens Va. service center | NAW responds to SEC climate rule, SOTU

NAW SmartBrief US trade gap grows 5.1% to $67.4B in Jan. | United Electric opens regional service center in Culpeper, Va. | Jan. job openings fall to 8.86M as hiring, quits drop Created for [email protected] |  Web Version March 8, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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March 7, 2024 at 3:58 PM

Wholesale inventories, sales decline | GMS finalizes Kamco acquisition | US adds 140K private payrolls

NAW SmartBrief Wholesale inventories, sales declined in Jan. | GMS wraps up its $321M acquisition of NYC-based Kamco | ADP: 140K jobs added to private payrolls in Feb. Created for [email protected] |  Web Version March 7, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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March 6, 2024 at 4:08 PM

Factory orders dip 3.6% | US LBM acquires Homestead Building | Report: Small suppliers struggle more than larger ones

NAW SmartBrief Factory orders dip 3.6% in latest sign of manufacturing slump | Homestead Building Systems is acquired by US LBM | Report: Small suppliers struggle more than large ones Created for [email protected] |  Web Version March 6, 2024 Connect with NAW  …

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March 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Manufacturing contracts in Feb. | Supply chains fueled inflation | United Hardware, Do it Best to merge

NAW SmartBrief Manufacturing contracts in Feb., employment hits 7-month low | Study: Post-COVID inflation tied to supply chains | United Hardware, Do it Best announce planned merger Created for [email protected] |  Web Version March 5, 2024 Connect with NAW    …

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March 4, 2024 at 4:29 PM

Consumer sentiment dips | Imperial Dade acquires Brawner Paper | Construction spending falls in Jan.

NAW SmartBrief Consumer sentiment falls 2.7% in Feb. | Imperial Dade acquires Texas-based Brawner Paper | Construction spending fell 0.2% in Jan., up 11.7% YoY Created for [email protected] |  Web Version March 4, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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March 1, 2024 at 3:45 PM

4 steps to implement paradigmatic change

NAW SmartBrief Core PCE increased 0.4% in Jan. | Foodservice, private label, beauty top Hy-Vee innovation | Central US manufacturing activity improved in Feb. Created for [email protected] |  Web Version March 1, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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February 29, 2024 at 6:01 PM

[eBook] Building a Smart Warehouse: How Data & Technology are Reshaping Logistics

NAW SmartBrief Future-proof your operations: 4 key areas for manufacturer transformation Created for [email protected] |  Web Version This is a paid advertisement for SmartBrief readers. The content does not necessarily reflect the view of NAW or SmartBrief and d…

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February 29, 2024 at 4:10 PM

US economy grew 3.2% in Q4, still resilient

NAW SmartBrief US economy grew 3.2% in Q4, still resilient | Beacon buys Va.-based sealant supply distributor | Mid-Atlantic manufacturing activity up in Feb. Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 29, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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February 28, 2024 at 4:09 PM

KeHE launches brand to promote fresh food products

NAW SmartBrief Durable goods orders down 6.1% | New home sales rose 1.5% in Jan. | KeHE launches brand to promote fresh food products Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 28, 2024 Connect with NAW       News for the wholesal…

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February 27, 2024 at 4:09 PM

Fed could delay rate cuts amid discouraging inflation data

NAW SmartBrief Fed could delay rate cuts amid discouraging inflation data | Convoy relaunches as a B2B marketplace for truckers | Investment firm merges 6 PVF distributors into Venturi Supply Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 27, 2024 Connec…

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February 26, 2024 at 3:43 PM

Wesco selling its MRO unit to Vallen in $350M deal

NAW SmartBrief US strike days surge in 2023, more expected | Forrester: Bad data is holding back B2B sales | Former Jeld-Wen CEO Michel named to Global Industrial board Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 26, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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February 23, 2024 at 3:27 PM

Businesses turning to robots | Motion makes two acquisitions | Use this AI assisted 5-step plan to improve sales

NAW SmartBrief Businesses turning to robots when they can't find workers | Motion Industries acquiring pair of Canadian companies | MDM podcast dives deep into Fastenal's successful transformation Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 23, 2024 C…

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February 22, 2024 at 3:56 PM

Conference Board signals slowdown, not recession | Communities increasingly resist warehouse developments | Productivity increases could boost economy

NAW SmartBrief LEI gauge signals slowdown, not recession ahead | More communities resist warehouse developments | Increase in productivity could boost economy further Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 22, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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February 21, 2024 at 4:12 PM

Consumer sentiment rises in Feb. | Red Sea cargo attacks continue | Metrics plus AI-fueled action is a formula for growth

NAW SmartBrief Consumer sentiment gauge registers Feb. gain | Red Sea cargo ship may sink after rebel shellfire | Metrics plus AI-fueled action is a formula for growth Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 21, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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February 20, 2024 at 3:52 PM

Producer prices rise 0.3% in Jan. | Warehouse rents jumped in 2023 | How to integrate customer service automation

NAW SmartBrief Producer prices gauge up 0.3% in January | Report: Warehouse, distribution rents surge in 2023 | US housing starts decline but building permits rise Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 20, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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February 16, 2024 at 4:18 PM

Import prices jump 0.8% in Jan. | Retail sales drop 0.8% | Balance just-in-time, just-in-case models to manage risk

NAW SmartBrief Import prices increase 0.8% in largest gain since early 2022 | Jan. retail sales dropped more than expected | Balance just-in-time, just-in-case models to manage risk Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 16, 2024 Connect with NAW…

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February 15, 2024 at 4:16 PM

Producer price revision shows further price declines | Warehouse operators shift toward leaner models | GenAI could bring certainty to supply chains

NAW SmartBrief Producer price index revision shows further price declines | Warehouse operators shift toward leaner models | Generative AI could bring certainty to supply chains Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 15, 2024 Connect with NAW    …

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February 14, 2024 at 5:06 PM

US consumer prices up in Jan. | US imports make solid gains in Jan. | DXP acquires Kappe Associates

NAW SmartBrief US consumer prices up more than expected in Jan. | Report: US imports make solid gains in January | DXP Enterprises adds Md.-based pump and controls distributor Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 14, 2024 Connect with NAW      …

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February 13, 2024 at 4:39 PM

Shipping execs sound new alarm over Red Sea crisis | Report: Worker shortages hit supply chain operations

NAW SmartBrief Shipping execs sound new alarm over Red Sea crisis | Report: Worker shortages hit supply chain operations | Study: US, European logistics firms struggle with AI Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 13, 2024 Connect with NAW      …

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February 12, 2024 at 4:20 PM

US inflation unchanged after revision | Shein, TikTok aim to grow in Amazon's backyard | Why it's time to boost omnichannel strategies

NAW SmartBrief US inflation unchanged after revision | Shein, TikTok aim to grow in Amazon's backyard | Why distributors need to boost omnichannel strategies Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 12, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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February 9, 2024 at 4:04 PM

Wholesale inventories rise 04% in Dec. | Planning key to unlocking value of automation | Logistics execs optimistic

NAW SmartBrief Wholesale inventories up 0.4% in Dec., down 2.7% YoY | Logistics pros see hints of recovery | Construction begins on Performance Food's new Mo. facility Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 9, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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February 8, 2024 at 3:58 PM

US trade gap shrinks | MDM podcast speaks with top NAW summit voices | US LBM acquires Mich. window and door distributor

NAW SmartBrief US trade gap shrinks in 2023, Mexico top import source | Listen to top voices from the NAW Exec Summit on MDM podcast | US LBM acquires Mich.-based window and door distributor Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 8, 2024 Connect …

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February 7, 2024 at 5:09 PM

Survey: Distributor revenue fell in Q4 | NAW supports border security bill | Imperial Dade buys 2 JanSan distributors

NAW SmartBrief Survey: Distributors Q4 revenues fell 0.8% | NAW urges passage of bipartisan border security bill | Imperial Dade buys 2 JanSan distributors in Canada Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 7, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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February 6, 2024 at 3:42 PM

Distribution M&A expected to rise | NAW honors MDM's Hale | Beacon expands in Carolinas

NAW SmartBrief Expect industrial distribution M&A to normalize in 2024 | NAW recognizes MDM's Tom Hale with Distributors Deliver Award | Report: Logistics jobs see modest gains in Jan. Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 6, 2024 Connect wi…

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February 5, 2024 at 4:48 PM

Consumer sentiment at 2-year high | Mitigating driver shortages | How sales can deliver in tough times

NAW SmartBrief Consumer sentiment rises to highest level in 2-plus years | Imperial Dade buys janitorial supplier Allston | US economy adds 353K jobs in Jan. Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 5, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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February 2, 2024 at 4:18 PM

US agency set to rule on whether Amazon is a distributor

NAW SmartBrief US agency set to rule on whether Amazon is a distributor | US worker productivity increased in Q4 2024 | Grainger plans 1.2M SF DC outside Houston Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 2, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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February 1, 2024 at 4:59 PM

US pay growth slowed in Q4 | How to boost pick, pack efficiency | Driving sourcing profitability with AI

NAW SmartBrief Growth in US worker compensation slowed in Q4 | How AI can drive profitability in sourcing | ADP: Private payrolls gained 107K jobs in Jan. Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 1, 2024 Connect with NAW       N…

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January 31, 2024 at 5:12 PM

Worker resignations slow | Proton unveils distributor-focused chatbot | Smart warehousing solutions to consider

NAW SmartBrief Worker resignations slow from post-pandemic highs | Proton's Pronto chatbot helps distributors simplify tasks | Performance Food Group, Hersey unveil co-branded products Created for [email protected] |  Web Version January 31, 2024 Connect with N…

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January 30, 2024 at 4:33 PM

Consumer spending up 0.7% in Dec. | Report: Businesses lack supply chain disruption plans | How AI can improve customer service

NAW SmartBrief Consumer spending up 0.7% in December | UNCTAD: Conflicts, climate disrupting global trade | Henry Schein's eyes growing home care industry Created for [email protected] |  Web Version January 30, 2024 Connect with NAW       N…

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January 29, 2024 at 4:24 PM

Consumer prices edge up 0.2% in Dec.

NAW SmartBrief Consumer prices edge up 0.2% in Dec. | Massive warehouse leases drop, 3PL providers grow | What does the NAW-MDM tie-up mean for distribution media? Created for [email protected] |  Web Version January 29, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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January 26, 2024 at 4:58 PM

US Q4 GDP growth hits 3.3% | Wholesale inventories rise in Dec. | Humanoid warehouse robots near commercial production

NAW SmartBrief US GDP outpaces expectations in Q4 with 3.3% growth | Wholesale inventories jumped 0.4% in Dec., down 2.7% YoY | Humanoid warehouse robot set for commercial production Created for [email protected] |  Web Version January 26, 2024 Connect with NAW…

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January 25, 2024 at 5:06 PM

Just-in-time supply chains return | Know the risks, benefits of AI in distribution | Making warehouses more secure

NAW SmartBrief Retailers return to just-in-time as stockpiles dwindle | Ill.-based distributor acquired by DSG subsidiary Lawson Products | ICYMI: Modern Distribution Management acquired by NAW Created for [email protected] |  Web Version January 25, 2024 Conne…

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January 24, 2024 at 5:11 PM

NAW acquiring industry media leader MDM

NAW SmartBrief Cargo thefts have reached "all-time high," say experts | MSC Industrial adds Canadian supplier KAR Industrial | Amazon fined $35M for "excessively intrusive" worker surveillance Created for [email protected] |  Web Version January 24, 2024 Connec…

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January 23, 2024 at 5:14 PM

How to determine if automation is the right investment

NAW SmartBrief Conflicting factors make consumer health hard to assess | MCE adds N.C.-based Piedmont Electric Motor Repair in latest expansion | Conference Board LEI gauge down 0.1% Created for [email protected] |  Web Version January 23, 2024 Connect with NAW…

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January 22, 2024 at 4:55 PM

US consumer sentiment improves as inflation expectations fall

NAW SmartBrief US consumer sentiment improves as inflation expectations fall | Red Sea crisis eclipses COVID supply chain disruptions | Grainger subsidiary Zoro opens new HQ in Chicago Created for [email protected] |  Web Version January 22, 2024 Connect with N…

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January 19, 2024 at 4:26 PM

Homebuilding confidence improves | US import prices unchanged | Border States acquires Winston Engineering

NAW SmartBrief Homebuilding confidence improves as housing starts fall | US import prices unchanged in Dec., down 1.6% YoY | Border States adds to services offerings with acquisition Created for [email protected] |  Web Version January 19, 2024 Connect with NAW…

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January 18, 2024 at 4:08 PM

Business inventories decline for second straight month

NAW SmartBrief US retail sales rose better-than-expected 0.6% in Dec. | Business inventories decline for second straight month | Hillman enters rope and chain market with Koch acquisition Created for [email protected] |  Web Version January 18, 2024 Connect wit…

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January 17, 2024 at 4:31 PM

What's on the horizon in global warehouse management?

NAW SmartBrief What's on the horizon in global warehouse management? | Beacon Roofing Supply hits digital sales milestone | Core & Main acquiring Va.-based Eastern Supply Created for [email protected] |  Web Version January 17, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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January 16, 2024 at 5:16 PM

Ferguson kicks off the New Year with a trio of acquisitions

NAW SmartBrief Producer prices fall 0.1% in Dec., up 1% YoY | Ferguson kicks off the New Year with a trio of acquisitions | Global trade declines 1.3% amid Red Sea attacks Created for [email protected] |  Web Version January 16, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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January 12, 2024 at 5:18 PM

Valin Corp makes Ad Tech Seal its first acquisition since 2022

NAW SmartBrief US consumer inflation ticked upward to 3.4% in Dec. | Valin Corp makes Ad Tech Seal its first acquisition since 2022 | Report: Retail sales ended 2023 on a high note Created for [email protected] |  Web Version January 12, 2024 Connect with NAW  …

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January 11, 2024 at 4:12 PM

Delays, increased costs put strain on US importers

NAW SmartBrief Wholesale inventories fell 0.2% in Nov. | Delays, increased costs put strain on US importers | DXP completes acquisition of Ariz.-based Hennesy Mechanical Sales Created for [email protected] |  Web Version January 11, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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January 10, 2024 at 5:09 PM

Report: Private firm struggles could disrupt supply chains

NAW SmartBrief Trade deficit falls 2%, annual pace is the lowest since 2020 | Small businesses expect rising sales as NFIB index inches up | Report: Private firm struggles could disrupt supply chains Created for [email protected] |  Web Version January 10, 2024 …

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January 9, 2024 at 5:39 PM

Pandemic supply shock drove inflation for longer

NAW SmartBrief Pandemic supply shock drove inflation for longer | Tools and assessments to help make 2024 your year | Kodiak Building Partners adds Waco-based distributor Created for [email protected] |  Web Version January 9, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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January 8, 2024 at 6:20 PM

Warehouse vacancy rate above 5% for first time since 2020

NAW SmartBrief Warehouse vacancy rate above 5% for first time since 2020 | US economy added 216,000 jobs in Dec. | Schaedler Yesco completes Clarion Electric Supply acquisition Created for [email protected] |  Web Version January 8, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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January 5, 2024 at 3:33 PM

Warehouses run into NIMBY | Imperial Dade makes acquisition | Last chance to sign up for NAW Exec Summit

NAW SmartBrief Warehouse developments increasingly face NIMBY opposition | Imperial Dade to acquire Wash.-based Insight Distributing | US manufacturing slowdown eases, ISM PMI tops forecasts Created for [email protected] |  Web Version January 5, 2024 Connect w…

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January 4, 2024 at 4:34 PM

Red Sea tensions disrupt global supply chains

NAW SmartBrief US job openings fall to near three-year low | Red Sea tensions disrupt global supply chains | Graybar to use DataXstream's OMS+ to transition to SAP S/4 Created for [email protected] |  Web Version January 4, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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