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NAW Statement on Infrastructure Proposal
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) today issued the following statement on President Biden's infrastructure proposal. From Eric Hoplin, President and CEO: "Investing in America’s future is critical for the wholesale distribution industry, but it can’t be done on the backs of American small businesses. Modernizing our infrastructure and making it [...]
Read MoreWholesaler-Distributors Partner with NFL Stadium Vaccination Sites
Wholesaler-distributors across America team up to donate PPE and supplies to NFL Teams for Vaccination Sites WASHINGTON, DC –The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) and wholesaler-distributors across the country today announced a partnership supporting mass vaccination sites at multiple NFL stadiums with donations of needed personal protective equipment and other items, [...]
Read MoreNAW Applauds Introduction of INFORM Act
Urgently Needed INFORM Consumers Act Will Bring Greater Transparency and Accountability To Dominant Online Marketplaces Washington, D.C — The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributor joins with the Buy Safe America Coalition, a diverse group of retailers, consumer groups, wholesaler-distributors, and manufacturers in publicly declaring support of the introduction of the INFORM [...]
Read MoreNAW Applauds Nomination of Lina Khan to FTC
Washington, DC – The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) today announced its support of President Biden's nominee to the Federal Trade Commission, Lina Khan. From Blake Adami, NAW Vice President of Government Relations “We are proud to support Lina Khan’s nomination to the Federal Trade Commission. Khan is a widely-respected legal scholar who will bring a wealth of [...]
Read MoreNAW Statement on Passage of PRO Act
Washington, DC – The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) issued the following statement following the passage of the PRO Act in the House of Representatives. From Seth Waugh, Associate Vice President for Government Relations: "With the passage of the PRO Act, the House has quickly passed one of the worst bills in recent history. The PRO Act is a blatant handout to [...]
Read MoreNAW Highlights Amazon’s Monopolistic Treatment of Third-Party Sellers
WASHINGTON, DC— The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) today sent a letter to Judiciary Subcommittee Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law Chairman David Cicilline and Ranking Member Ken Buck highlighting Amazon’s monopolistic treatment of third-party sellers ahead of Thursday’s subcommittee hearing. In part, the letter reads: Amazon’s Business to Business (B2B) [...]
Read MoreNAW Launches Ad Campaign on Vaccine Distribution
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors today announced a digital advertising campaign promoting the utilization of the country’s entire distribution network for vaccine distribution as supply increases and the country hopes to bring more vaccines to more people across the country. The first ad, which may be viewed here, begins running immediately and will run [...]
Read MoreNAW in Morning Consult: “America Must Now Embrace Its Supply Chain”
NAW President and CEO Eric Hoplin today published an op-ed in Morning Consult, "With COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatments Approved, America Must Now Embrace Its Supply Chain to Distribute Them" In part, the op-ed reads: When COVID-19 was detected in America early last year, the ensuing pandemic tested the strength and brilliance of our scientific and medical community. Our scientists and medical [...]
Read MoreNAW urges Congressional and Administrative Oversight of GSA Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) this week sent letters urging further congressional and administrative oversight of GSA’s pilot e-Commerce Portal program which gives Amazon monopoly power in government procurement. Letter to GSA Acting Administrator Katy Kale Letter to Committee on Oversight and Reform Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney and Ranking [...]
Read MoreNAW Statement on PRO Act
Washington, DC – The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) issued the following statement after the reintroduction of the PRO Act: From Seth Waugh, Associate Vice President for Government Relations: "The PRO Act is radical legislation that would impose union-friendly policies that were rejected by the judicial system, opposed on a bipartisan basis in Congress, and abandoned [...]
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