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October 15, 2024 at 2:49 PM

Producer prices held steady in Sept. | Fight over port automation simmers | Core & Main makes 2 acquisitions

NAW SmartBrief Producer prices held steady in Sept., up 1.8% YoY | Fight over port automation, technology simmers | Core & Main expands with 2 acquisitions in N.J. Created for [email protected] |  Web Version October 15, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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October 11, 2024 at 2:51 PM

August wholesale inventories up 0.1% in Aug.

NAW SmartBrief Inflation slightly above expectations in Sept. | August wholesale inventories up 0.1% in Aug. | Home Depot mandates corporate staff to work retail shifts Created for [email protected] |  Web Version October 11, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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October 10, 2024 at 3:12 PM

Hurricanes to have broad economic impact | Could antitrust action lead to breakups? | US LBM expands in Texas

NAW SmartBrief Hurricanes to have widespread economic impact | US antitrust cases could lead to major corporate breakups | US LBM expands in Texas with Texas Tool Traders deal Created for [email protected] |  Web Version October 10, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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October 9, 2024 at 3:33 PM

Judge OKs FTC claims in Amazon case | TestEquity acquires ConRes Test Equipment | Supply chain AI is becomes more sophisticated

NAW SmartBrief Judge OKs FTC claims in Amazon case, limits state claims | What Hurricane Milton will mean for Fla. and beyond | TestEquity to expand with ConRes Test Equipment deal Created for [email protected] |  Web Version October 9, 2024 Connect with NAW   …

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October 8, 2024 at 3:24 PM

Warehouse construction slows | DSG opens new hub in Mont. | Beacon adds 4 locations

NAW SmartBrief Report: Warehouse construction slows amid higher vacancies | New DSG distribution hub opens in Butte to serve Mont. | Beacon Roofing expands West, Southeast Created for [email protected] |  Web Version October 8, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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October 7, 2024 at 3:37 PM

Ports continue to tackle backlog | Border States grows in Wisc. | Winsupply adds Epic Supply

NAW SmartBrief East Coast ports tackling backlog after strike suspended | Electrical supplier Border States grows in Wisc. | Winsupply continues expansion with Epic Supply buy Created for [email protected] |  Web Version October 7, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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October 4, 2024 at 3:24 PM

Port strike ends | Grainger starts construction of major Texas DC | MCE expands

NAW SmartBrief Big cargo backlog awaits as US port strike ends | Hoplin: Pleased strike is suspended, but impact continues | Grainger begins construction on major Texas DC Created for [email protected] |  Web Version October 4, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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October 3, 2024 at 3:17 PM

Hoplin: Distributors keeping goods flowing despite strike | Calls grow for Biden to intervene in strike | US LBM expands

NAW SmartBrief Hoplin: Distributors keeping goods flowing despite strike | Republicans, business groups urge Biden to end port strike | US LBM expands in Southeast with Milton Truss purchase Created for [email protected] |  Web Version October 3, 2024 Connect w…

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October 2, 2024 at 2:26 PM

NAW's Hoplin talks port strike | Distribution M&A strong in Sept. | Hurricane damage may cause long-term issues

NAW SmartBrief NAW's Hoplin talks port strike, slams bid to ban automation | Industrial distribution M&A activity stays strong in Sept. | N.C. hurricane damage presents long-term issues Created for [email protected] |  Web Version October 2, 2024 Connect wi…

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October 1, 2024 at 4:07 PM

Dockworker strike begins | Key Fed inflation gauge hits 2.2% | Wholesale inventories increase slightly in Aug.

NAW SmartBrief Dockworker strike begins at East, Gulf Coast ports | Fed's key inflation gauge hits 2.2% in Aug. | Keys to designing distribution networks well Created for [email protected] |  Web Version October 1, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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September 30, 2024 at 3:14 PM

Industries brace for port strike | MDM leader details AI's power | Distributors expect sales growth

NAW SmartBrief MDM leader details transformative power of AI in distribution | Industries brace for impact with strike increasingly likely | Gexpro Services acquiring Singapore-based distributor TCR Created for [email protected] |  Web Version September 30, 2024 …

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September 27, 2024 at 1:46 PM

US economy grows 3% | MDM Podcast talks SHIFT | Ports seek feds help to restart labortalks

NAW SmartBrief Investment, consumer spending fuels US economy in Q2 | MDM Podcast: A look back and forward at SHIFT | Ports seek federal help to restart talks with dockworkers Created for [email protected] |  Web Version September 27, 2024 Connect with NAW     …

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September 26, 2024 at 3:39 PM

Op-ed: US ports must embrace automation | Hurricane threatens Gulf Coast operations | OECD ups global growth forecast

NAW SmartBrief Hoplin: US ports must embrace automation to stay competitive | Approach of hurricane threatens Gulf Coast operations | OECD raises global growth forecast to 3.2% for 2024 Created for [email protected] |  Web Version September 26, 2024 Connect wit…

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September 25, 2024 at 3:48 PM

Consumer confidence tumbles | US on brink of "perfect storm" with ports dispute | Holiday shopping moves earlier, online

NAW SmartBrief US consumer confidence sees largest drop in over 3 years | US on brink of "perfect storm" with ports dispute | 4 steps for distributors to create an innovative culture Created for [email protected] |  Web Version September 25, 2024 Connect with N…

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September 24, 2024 at 5:48 PM

Unveiling the Future of the Logistics Workforce with AI

NAW SmartBrief What's trending in the Logistics workforce? 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 does not constitute an endorsem…

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September 24, 2024 at 2:55 PM

FTC criticizes Amazon privacy controls | White House urged to intervene in port dispute | Rate cut pace expected to slow

NAW SmartBrief FTC criticizes Amazon, social-media giants' privacy controls | Republicans, industry urge Biden to intervene in port strike | Winsupply proposes 622K-square-foot Ohio facility Created for [email protected] |  Web Version September 24, 2024 Connec…

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September 23, 2024 at 3:19 PM

Hoplin: Port strike could cost $3.7B per day | Leadership, innovation on tap at SHIFT 2024 | Core & Main finalizes deal

NAW SmartBrief NAW's Hoplin: Port strike could cost US economy $3.7B daily | Distribution execs discuss digital transformation, trends | Core & Main finalizes Green Equipment deal Created for [email protected] |  Web Version September 23, 2024 Connect with …

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September 20, 2024 at 3:37 PM

NAW's Hoplin speaks on ports, automation | Combat profit erosion | Importers speed shipments as strike looms

NAW SmartBrief NAW's Hoplin speaks on possible port strikes, use of automation | Strategies help distributors combat profit erosion | Importers accelerate shipments ahead of possible strike Created for [email protected] |  Web Version September 20, 2024 Connect…

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September 19, 2024 at 2:40 PM

Interest rate cut arrives | Graybar's Shepherd Electric expands | Report: Truck driver detention is costly

NAW SmartBrief Fed announces half-point interest-rate reduction | Shepherd Electric expands with 86K-square-foot DC in Va. | US retail sales post surprise gain in Aug. Created for [email protected] |  Web Version September 19, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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September 18, 2024 at 2:29 PM

Business inventories rise | Rexel rejects QXO takeover bid | Rate cut expectations rise

NAW SmartBrief Business inventories up 0.4% in July, exceeding expectations | Rexel rejects $9.4B acquisition offer from QXO | Amazon uses AI for faster shipping, warehouse efficiency Created for [email protected] |  Web Version September 18, 2024 Connect with …

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September 17, 2024 at 2:46 PM

Consumer sentiment reaches 4-month high | Invest in workers for a competitive edge | Retail sales rise in Aug.

NAW SmartBrief US consumer sentiment at highest level since May | Investing in workers gives companies a competitive edge | Retail sales inch upward in Aug., jump 2% YoY Created for [email protected] |  Web Version September 17, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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September 16, 2024 at 2:36 PM

NAW's Brian Wild offers insight into the election, policy

NAW SmartBrief NAW's Brian Wild offers insight into the election, policy | Manufacturers' Q2 profit up led by nondurable goods | Fed debates size of first rate cut since 2020 Created for [email protected] |  Web Version September 16, 2024 Connect with NAW      …

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September 13, 2024 at 3:11 PM

Producer prices increase 0.2% in Aug., up 1.7% YoY

NAW SmartBrief Producer prices increase 0.2% in Aug., up 1.7% YoY | Gulf Coast ports assess damage after Hurricane Francine | Global purchasing activity drops sharply, GEP index shows Created for [email protected] |  Web Version September 13, 2024 Connect with …

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September 12, 2024 at 2:40 PM

Consumer price index up 2.5% | Distribution revenue outlook ticks up | Beacon acquires Chicago Metal Supply

NAW SmartBrief Consumer price index gained 2.5% from prior year in Aug. | Distribution revenue outlook up in Sept. MDM forecast | Beacon grows in metal with Chicago Metal Supply deal Created for [email protected] |  Web Version September 12, 2024 Connect with N…

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September 11, 2024 at 2:18 PM

USPS brings back rate hikes for peak season | Field Fastener acquires Cascade | Inside Ferguson's digital strategy

NAW SmartBrief USPS reinstates peak season rate hikes for 2024 | What a flatter peak season means for shippers | Field Fastener expands in Northwest with Cascade deal Created for [email protected] |  Web Version September 11, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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September 10, 2024 at 2:17 PM

Wholesale inventory in July lowered | AI's role in CSP management | FedEx invests in Nimble

NAW SmartBrief July's wholesale inventory revised down amid sales surge | AI can streamline CSP management for better profitability | Nimble investment to boost FedEx fulfillment Created for [email protected] |  Web Version September 10, 2024 Connect with NAW  …

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September 9, 2024 at 2:35 PM

Jobs growth misses expectations in Aug. | US LBM expands in Col. | Graybar subsidiary makes acquisition

NAW SmartBrief US jobs growth misses expectations in Aug. | US LBM expands in Col. with Gregory Doors & Window deal | Graybar subsidiary Cape Electrical acquires Tenn. firm Created for [email protected] |  Web Version September 9, 2024 Connect with NAW     …

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September 6, 2024 at 3:17 PM

Productivity increases | Sonepar acquires Southwest firm | How to overcome post M&A friction

NAW SmartBrief Higher productivity eases labor cost pressures | Sonepar expands Southwest footprint with Summit deal | Integration, innovation let Wesco grow after Anixter deal Created for [email protected] |  Web Version September 6, 2024 Connect with NAW     …

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September 5, 2024 at 2:54 PM

Job openings hit 2-year low | DXP acquires Texas firm | Potential strike looms at East, Gulf Coast ports

NAW SmartBrief US job openings hit 2-year low as layoffs rise | Manufacturing slowdown fuels economic concerns | DXP expands water, wastewater reach with Hartwell deal Created for [email protected] |  Web Version September 5, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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September 4, 2024 at 2:57 PM

Businesses grapple with regulatory uncertainty | Distribution M&A strong in Aug. | Consumer sentiment improves

NAW SmartBrief Businesses grappling with regulatory uncertainty | Aug. is 2nd strongest month for industrial distribution M&A | US consumer sentiment up, but challenges remain Created for [email protected] |  Web Version September 4, 2024 Connect with NAW  …

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September 3, 2024 at 3:24 PM

Fed-favored gauge shows slower inflation | Possible port strike poses latest threat to supply chains | Preparation key to AI adoption

NAW SmartBrief Fed-favored gauge shows slower inflation as rate cuts loom | Possible US port strike poses latest risk to supply chains | Labor market growth to slow to 0.4% yearly through 2033 Created for [email protected] |  Web Version September 3, 2024 Conne…

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August 30, 2024 at 3:11 PM

Q2 GDP growth revised upward to 3% | Trade deficit, inventories rise in July | GMS expands with Fla. acquisition

NAW SmartBrief Q2 GDP growth revised up to 3% | US trade deficit grows, inventories rise in July | GMS expands Fla. presence with R.S. Elliot acquisition Created for [email protected] |  Web Version August 30, 2024 Connect with NAW       New…

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August 29, 2024 at 3:23 PM

Supply chains signal economic growth | Ferguson's private brand strategy drives growth | Walmart expands logistics

NAW SmartBrief Research: Supply chain signals economic growth | Ferguson's private brand strategy drives significant growth | Walmart's logistics for 3rd-party sellers to expand Created for [email protected] |  Web Version August 29, 2024 Connect with NAW      …

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August 28, 2024 at 3:15 PM

Consumer confidence improves | Imperial Dade, Hillman both make acquisitions | Align pricing, sales to boost margins

NAW SmartBrief Consumers' outlook boosted by rate cut hopes | Inland Supply joins Imperial Dade's growing portfolio | Hillman boosts cleaning products range via Intex DIY deal Created for [email protected] |  Web Version August 28, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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August 27, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Companies brace for tax changes | Soft demand continues | Manual processes hold back procurement

NAW SmartBrief Companies brace for potential corporate tax rate changes | Industrial distributors see soft demand with growth pockets | July durable goods data paints a mixed picture Created for [email protected] |  Web Version August 27, 2024 Connect with NAW …

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August 26, 2024 at 3:14 PM

Court says Amazon antitrust case can proceed | Fed signals rate cuts | Is it time for a supply chain revolution?

NAW SmartBrief Appellate court: D.C. can pursue Amazon antitrust case | Fed to cut rates in Sept., Powell signals at Jackson Hole | Distributors' roles in the evolving PPE value chain Created for [email protected] |  Web Version August 26, 2024 Connect with NAW…

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August 23, 2024 at 2:56 PM

Business activity hits 4-month low | NAW applauds blocking of noncompete ban | Rate cuts likely next month

NAW SmartBrief S&P: US business activity hits 4-month low | NAW praises blocking of FTC "overstep" to ban noncompetes | Heavy US sanctions likely to continue after election Created for [email protected] |  Web Version August 23, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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August 22, 2024 at 2:29 PM

Judge blocks FTC noncompete ban | Core & Main acquires Green Equipment | Canadian rail labor stoppage threatens supply chains

NAW SmartBrief Judge cites overreach in blocking FTC's noncompete ban | Core & Main expands portfolio with Green Equipment deal | Canadian rail labor stoppage threatens major economic impact Created for [email protected] |  Web Version August 22, 2024 Conne…

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August 21, 2024 at 2:59 PM

Manufacturing shifts away from China | Data is a cornerstone of resilience | Ferguson's multi-channel presence drives growth

NAW SmartBrief Companies shift manufacturing away from China | Conference Board: LEI drops but recession signal ends | Prioritize data as cornerstone of supply chain resilience Created for [email protected] |  Web Version August 21, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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August 20, 2024 at 3:10 PM

Valin excels after Graybar acquisition | Inflation, supply chain woes could spur M&A | Most Fortune 500 companies see AI as a risk

NAW SmartBrief Valin growing in key markets after acquisition by Graybar | Inflation, supply chain woes could spur logistics M&As | Homebuilding, builder confidence on the decline Created for [email protected] |  Web Version August 20, 2024 Connect with NAW…

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August 19, 2024 at 3:11 PM

Consumer sentiment improves | PrimeSource, Performance Food make acquisitions | How and why supply chains are shifting

NAW SmartBrief Consumer sentiment improves, inflation expectations steady | PrimeSource acquires Montreal-based Cobra Anchors | PFG to grow private-label distribution with Cheney Bros. Created for [email protected] |  Web Version August 19, 2024 Connect with NA…

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August 16, 2024 at 3:22 PM

Retail sales up 1% | Ferguson announces pair of deals | Motion acquires Canada-based LSI Supply

NAW SmartBrief Report: Retail sales climbed 1% in July | Ferguson announces pair of acquisitions in N.Y., Calif. | Motion pushes into eastern Canada with deal for LSI Supply Created for [email protected] |  Web Version August 16, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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August 15, 2024 at 2:47 PM

Consumer prices up 2.9% YoY | Aug. wholesale revenue forecast revised downward | Implementing AI into supply chains is a necessity

NAW SmartBrief Consumer price index up 2.9% in July from prior year | Aug. wholesale trade revenue forecast revised down | Implementing AI into supply chains is a necessity Created for [email protected] |  Web Version August 15, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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August 14, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Producer prices increase less than expected | Core & Main acquires GroGreen Solutions | Layoffs cost more than you think

NAW SmartBrief Producer price increases less than expected in July | Core & Main acquiring Ga.-based GroGreen Solutions | Inflation hits consumers hard in key goods, services Created for [email protected] |  Web Version August 14, 2024 Connect with NAW     …

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August 13, 2024 at 2:46 PM

Hourly labor market may be cooling | Imperial Dade acquires Excell Direct | Dot Foods opens Tenn. DC

NAW SmartBrief Hourly labor market shows signs of cooling | Imperial Dade expands with Excell Direct acquisition | Report: Bargain hunters help drive July sales rise Created for [email protected] |  Web Version August 13, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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August 12, 2024 at 2:16 PM

Competition, soft demand erode margins | Supply chain leaders anticipate slower growth | AI, automation can boost sales strategies

NAW SmartBrief Distributors say competition, soft demand eroding margins | More supply chain leaders anticipate growth slowdown | Wynnchurch Capital acquires ORS Nasco from One Equity Created for [email protected] |  Web Version August 12, 2024 Connect with NAW…

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August 9, 2024 at 2:58 PM

Wholesale inventories rise, sales falls | Pay hikes start to decline | Wesco exec details digital efforts

NAW SmartBrief Wholesale inventories up 0.2% in June, but sales decline | Wesco exec highlights distributor's ramped up digital efforts | Employee pay hikes are starting to decline Created for [email protected] |  Web Version August 9, 2024 Connect with NAW    …

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August 8, 2024 at 1:39 PM

Beacon makes pair of acquisitions | ABC Supply expands into L.A. | Costs slow warehouse robot adoption

NAW SmartBrief Beacon adds PAMPCO in northeast, SSR in Canada | ABC Supply expands into Los Angeles with acquisition | Cost concerns slow mobile robot adoption in warehouses Created for [email protected] |  Web Version August 8, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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August 7, 2024 at 3:19 PM

Automation, innovation key to overcoming labor issues | Ryerson acquires Production Metals | Recession concerns grow after weak jobs data

NAW SmartBrief Automation, innovation key to overcoming labor issues | Common workplace accidents lead to highest claim costs | Ryerson boosts Northeast presence with Production Metals deal Created for [email protected] |  Web Version August 7, 2024 Connect wit…

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August 6, 2024 at 3:21 PM

Profits hit as US, China consumers pull back | How AI is reshaping distribution | MCE acquires Minn. firm

NAW SmartBrief Profits hit as US, China consumers pull back on spending | How AI is reshaping the distribution industry | MCE acquires Minn. automation solutions distributor Created for [email protected] |  Web Version August 6, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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