Retail sales in the U.S. bounced back in March, growing at the fastest rate since September 2017. (WSJ)
A gauge of U.S. home building and approvals for new projects declined unexpectedly in March. (WSJ)
The State Department is expected to announce the end of waivers for countries to import Iranian oil today. (WSJ)
The U.S. International Trade Commission says the new North American trade agreement would add 0.35% to U.S. GDP and boost employment by 0.12%. (WSJ)
Pier 1 Imports Inc. is cutting spending and planning to close up to 45 stores as it restructures operations. (WSJ)
Sears Holding Corp. claims Eddie Lampert and his hedge fund siphoned away billions of dollars in assets as the retailer racked up huge losses. (WSJ)
BP PLC and its partners will move ahead with a $6 billion oil project off Azerbaijan. (WSJ)
Japan’s JXTG Holdings Inc. is exploring the sale of its majority-owned Caserones copper project in Chile. (WSJ)
Canada’s Canopy Growth Corp. will buy a major U.S. marijuana grower in a $3.4 billion deal contingent on federal legalization of cannabis. (WSJ)
U.S. apparel imports from China and Mexico lost ground to other countries in February. (Sourcing Journal)
Walmart Inc. will work with bank HSBC Holdings PLC on a supply-chain finance program tied to sustainable sourcing. (FinTech)
Japan’s Nissan Motor Corp. will cut its projected global auto production by 15% over the next 12 months. (Nikkei Asian Review)
Honda Motor Corp. is slowing production of Accord and Civic cars as U.S. buyers turn to SUVs and trucks. (Associated Press)
An investigation found the March 2017 sinking of the Stellar Daisy bulk carrier was caused by a “catastrophic structural failure” of the hull. (Seatrade Maritime)
European lawmakers approved rules requiring trucking companies to cut carbon emissions by 30% by 2030. (Motor Transport)
Major components suppliers are providing parts for Nikola Motor Corp.'s developing hydrogen-powered trucks. (Trucks.com)
Truck manufacturer Paccar Inc. named Preston Feight as chief executive officer. (Seattle Times)
Restaurant chain Chick-fil-A plans to place its first company-owned distribution center in Cartersville, Ga. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Supermarket chain Kroger Co. launched grocery delivery using self-driving cars in Houston. (Houston Chronicle)
Cold-storage specialist Americold acquired rival Cloverleaf Cold Storage for $1.24 billion. (American Shipper)
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