NAW SmartBrief
November 21, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* SRS Distribution buys SWP to boost specialty wood offerings
* Home Depot debuts AI tool to streamline project planning
* Freight market cools as import volumes, shipping rates drop
* US gains 119K jobs in Sept., jobless rate rises to 4.4%
* SiteOne acquires CC Landscaping to expand in Fla.
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Regulations now require supply chain transparency
* USPS announces broad shipping rate hikes for 2026
* Humanoid robots edge closer to manufacturing safety
SALES AND MARKETING
* Research: B2B brand-building more effective than demand
* Integrating content experimentation into daily workflow
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Business owners expect to increase prices next year
* Fed minutes show division about potential Dec. rate cut
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