NAW SmartBrief
November 19, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* Lantern debuts AI-driven demand forecasting for distributors
* US construction spending up in Aug. on home renovations
* Big D Tool Center joins Evergreen, expanding NEFCO's reach
* State AGs sound alarm over proposed rail merger
* Graybar CEO Kathy Mazzarella to receive Distinguished Leadership Award
* Empire State factory gauge trends rapidly upward in Nov.
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Trucking accelerates shift to renewable diesel, biodiesel
* Best practices for keeping distribution agreements flexible
* Shippers have cautious outlook for early 2026
SALES AND MARKETING
* Study: Consumers can't tell if ads are AI-generated
* How behavioral science can boost B2B marketing
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Why 45-minute work blocks can transform your focus
* Mass layoff notices rise sharply in Oct.
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