Autonomous-Driving Startup Takes Aim at Heavy Trucks
An engineer who helped spearhead the self-driving Google car project has quietly launched a Silicon Valley startup that plans to retrofit tractor trailers with autonomous-driving technology.
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With Subscription Beauty Boxes, Rules of E-Commerce Don’t Apply
For Birchbox, Glossybox, TestTube and others, packing lots of delicate items of different sizes each month is often manual and inefficient.
Home Depot, TJX Raise Views as Shoppers Spend More
Home Depot reported a strong start to the year with more shoppers spending at levels not seen since before the housing bust. TJX Cos., the parent of off-price chains T.J. Maxx and Marshalls, posted another quarter of rising profits and sales.
Sugar Industry Braces for an Open Market With Fewer Protections
Sweeping changes to the trade barriers governing the sugar industry are redrawing the map for one of the commodity world’s most-protected markets.
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Freight Shipping Stumbled in April
Ports, domestic demand measures show U.S. shipments faltering after a weak first quarter.
E-Commerce Drives Surge in U.S. Warehouse Rental Prices
CBRE report says rates for prime space near big U.S. population centers soared 9.9% in 2015 as industrial capacity remained tight.
Auto Makers Hurt by Poor Relationships With Suppliers: Study
U.S. and Japanese auto makers are losing out on hundreds of millions of dollars in potential cost savings and technological benefits because of lackluster working relationships with their parts suppliers, a new report says.
Konecranes Scraps Merger With Terex, Will Buy Part of Cranes Unit
Terex said it plans to sell part of its cranes business to Finland’s Konecranes, pressuring a Chinese suitor, Zoomlion, to complete its offer for all of Terex.
Coastal Communities Fight to Slow Seaports Surge
As major U.S. seaports look to expand amid growing trade volume, neighboring communities are increasingly pushing back against efforts by local officials and freight-transportation businesses to increase the ports’ capacity, contending sprawling port infrastructure inhibits their way of life.
Amazon to Expand Private-Label Offerings—From Food to Diapers
Amazon.com in the coming weeks is set to roll out new lines of private-label brands that will include its first broad push into perishable foods.
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U.S. Industrial Production Jumped in April WSJ
A surge in industrial production in April showed the U.S. economy started the second quarter on solid footing, but the bounce mostly reflected weather-related factors rather than higher spending by consumers and businesses.
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U.S. Housing Starts Rose in April WSJ
Home building in the U.S. rebounded in April, a sign the housing recovery could be finding traction after a slow first quarter.
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Monsanto Raises Stakes in Royalty Fight With Argentina WSJ
Monsanto raised the stakes in its dispute with Argentina over royalties for genetically modified seeds, canceling plans to sell one soybean type and warning it may withdraw others.
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Sports Authority Auction Won by Trio of Liquidators WSJ
A consortium of liquidators that includes Tiger Capital Group, Hilco Global and Gordon Brothers prevailed in an auction for Sports Authority Holdings assets, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Amazon Expands Restaurant Delivery to New York, Dallas WSJ
Amazon.com expanded its restaurant delivery business to include more than 350 local restaurants in New York City, introducing the service to the nation’s largest city.
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Scotch Whisky Exports Stabilize, With Modest Decline in 2015 WSJ
Scotch whisky exports continued to fall last year, but at a slower pace than before as the industry shows signs of recovery. The 2,4% decline was a marked improvement from the 7% fall endured in 2014 as Scotch lost market share to bourbon.
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Starbucks to Raise $500 Million in Sustainability Bond WSJ
Starbucks Corp. said it plans to raise $500 million to pay for so-called sustainable projects, including support programs for farmers in coffee-growing regions.
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Alibaba Suspended From Anticounterfeiting Group WSJ
A prominent anti-counterfeiting group has revoked Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s membership amid concern from global brands about the Chinese e-commerce giant’s commitment to fighting fake goods.
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Toyota Sees Ongoing Supply Chain Impact From Quakes Automotive Logistics
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Logistics Provider DSV Pulling Pounds on Brexit Worries Reuters
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UPS Adds Map-Based Package Tracking Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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APM Terminals to Upgrade Los Angeles Handling for Megaships Port Technology
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Civil Engineers See Growing Gap in U.S. Infrastructure Investment WSJ
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China to Pump $700 Billion Toward Infrastructure Spending Financial Times
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Wal-Mart Bets on Free Two-Day Shipping WSJ
Wal-Mart is testing a two-day shipping subscription service and building a regional delivery network as the world’s biggest retailer tries to rival Amazon.
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Bankrupt Aéropostale, Clothing Supplier Reach Settlement WSJ
MGF Sourcing will deliver already-ordered inventory, get rapid payment under pact that will dissolve a 10-year supplier agreement.
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Union Targets XPO Logistics WSJ
Labor activists seeking to unionize truck drivers are targeting XPO Logistics, which acquired large fleets in the U.S. and Europe last year.
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Retail Slump Shows Amazon Effect WSJ
Department stores are in a funk and executives at some of the country’s biggest chains are struggling to explain why. But analysts point to Amazon.com.
