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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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August 5, 2024 at 3:09 PM

Industrial M&A remains strong | Ferguson moves HQ to US | U.S. LBM makes Fla. acquisition

NAW SmartBrief Industrial M&A remains strong despite softer demand | U.S. LBM expands in South Fla. with Mullins Lumber deal | Ferguson finalizes relocation of HQ to Newport News, Va. Created for [email protected] |  Web Version August 5, 2024 Connect with …

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August 2, 2024 at 3:37 PM

Productivity surges in Q2 | B2B distributor sales mixed in 2024 | Food companies pivot amid consumer pushback on prices

NAW SmartBrief Q2 productivity growth outperforms expectations | B2B distributor sales show mixed results in 2024 | Food companies alter strategies amid consumer pushback Created for [email protected] |  Web Version August 2, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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August 1, 2024 at 3:07 PM

Amazon deemed a distributor | US adds 122K orivate jobs in July | Examining Wesco's digital, automation strategies

NAW SmartBrief Amazon deemed a distributor, ordered to recall products | ADP: Private payrolls added 122K jobs in July | Examining Wesco's digitalization, automation strategies Created for [email protected] |  Web Version August 1, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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July 31, 2024 at 2:41 PM

Consumer sentiment improves | Job openings steady | Southern Glazer's acquires Horizon

NAW SmartBrief US consumer sentiment improves in July | Job openings stay steady at roughly 8.2M in June | Southern Glazer's acquires Horizon, enters Mass., R.I. Created for [email protected] |  Web Version July 31, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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July 30, 2024 at 3:18 PM

Distributors report mixed ecommerce growth | Mainstream uses near for GenAI in procurement | Firms find new uses for AI

NAW SmartBrief Distributors report mixed ecommerce growth in 2024 | Mainstream uses nearing for generative AI in procurement | Honeywell: 90% of firms find new uses for AI Created for [email protected] |  Web Version July 30, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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July 29, 2024 at 2:41 PM

Key gauge shows moderate inflation | Imperial Dade acquires Fla. firm | Industrials drive M&A revival

NAW SmartBrief Key gauge shows moderate pace of June inflation | Imperial Dade acquires Fla.-based City Maintenance Supply | FTC scrutinizes AI-driven personalized pricing, surveillance Created for [email protected] |  Web Version July 29, 2024 Connect with NAW…

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July 26, 2024 at 2:59 PM

US Q2 growth surges past expectations | Focus on adaptability, tech, customers | Hot labor market appears to be cooling

NAW SmartBrief US growth surges past expectations in Q2 | Distributors need to focus on adaptability, tech, customers | US durable goods orders fall 6.6% in June Created for [email protected] |  Web Version July 26, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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July 25, 2024 at 2:26 PM

Sonepar acquires Echo Electric | Exports rebound in June | Warehouse robot system aims to replace forklifts

NAW SmartBrief Sonepar expands Midwest presence with Echo Electric deal | Exports rebound in June, but trade gap lingers | Mytra's warehouse robot system aims to replace forklifts Created for [email protected] |  Web Version July 25, 2024 Connect with NAW      …

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July 24, 2024 at 2:46 PM

Effective cost-management techniques | Firms rush to import goods ahead of disruption | M&A activity on the rise

NAW SmartBrief Effective cost-management techniques for distributors | US firms rush imports anticipating disruptions, costs | Home sales slide 5.4% in June to six-month low Created for [email protected] |  Web Version July 24, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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July 23, 2024 at 2:45 PM

Software glitch reveals supply chain vulnerabilities | Avnet launches Tria | Report: Industry must hasten AI adoption

NAW SmartBrief Software glitch reveals supply chain vulnerabilities | Avnet launches Tria for compute design, manufacturing | Report: Supply chain industry must expedite AI adoption Created for [email protected] |  Web Version July 23, 2024 Connect with NAW    …

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July 22, 2024 at 2:54 PM

NLRB drops joint-employer rule appeal | Beacon opens new facilities in Texas, Ga. | Trucking recession set to end

NAW SmartBrief NLRB drops appeal of ruling against joint-employer rule | AI success hinges on clean data, strong IT infrastructure | Beacon opens new facilities in Texas and Ga. Created for [email protected] |  Web Version July 22, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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July 19, 2024 at 3:51 PM

Distributor AI use grows rapidly | More companies pull back from DEI | Warehouses testing wearabales

NAW SmartBrief Distributors' use of AI has grown rapidly in past year | Fed survey shows economic growth, higher employment | More companies pull back from DEI amid backlash Created for [email protected] |  Web Version July 19, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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July 18, 2024 at 2:35 PM

Industrial output up in June | Inventory glut weighs on US industry | Flexibility key as rapid delivery demands grow

NAW SmartBrief Fed: US industrial output up 0.6% in June | Inventory glut weighs on US industrial sector | Examining Wesco's business structure, expansion strategy Created for [email protected] |  Web Version July 18, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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July 17, 2024 at 2:53 PM

Business inventories rise in May | Distribution growth expectations decline slightly | Lindenmeyr Munroe expands

NAW SmartBrief Business inventories rise 0.5% in May, 1.6% YoY | Distribution growth expectations decline slightly | June retail sales point to continued economic strength Created for [email protected] |  Web Version July 17, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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July 16, 2024 at 2:32 PM

Grainger surpasses 2030 emissions target, sets new goals

NAW SmartBrief Beacon acquires Southern Calif. roofing supplier | Distributors should focus on how AI tools will "fit" | Grainger surpasses 2030 emissions target, sets new goals Created for [email protected] |  Web Version July 16, 2024 Connect with NAW       …

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July 15, 2024 at 2:19 PM

Report: Labor market improving for warehouse operators

NAW SmartBrief Wholesale prices rise 0.2% in June, up 2.6% annually | Report: Labor market improving for warehouse operators | GMS completes its acquisition of Yvon Building Supply Created for [email protected] |  Web Version July 15, 2024 Connect with NAW     …

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