The U.S. index of leading economic indicators fell in February for the 11th straight month. (MarketWatch)
A United Nations panel of scientists said there is a “feasible, but narrow pathway” to avoid the worst effects of climate change. (WSJ)
Amazon is cutting 9,000 more corporate jobs across units that include its cloud-computing and advertising businesses. (WSJ)
Stanley Black & Decker is closing factories in Texas and South Carolina, relocating some operations to Tennessee facilities. (WSJ)
Foot Locker says it is rebuilding its relationship with apparel supplier Nike. (WSJ)
Foot Locker is closing 400 of its U.S. mall-based stores by 2026. (Retail Dive)
Big commodity traders expect limited fallout in their markets from banking sector turmoil. (Financial Times)
India plans to develop seven large textile manufacturing parks aimed at boosting the country’s exports to $100 billion by 2030. (Business Standard)
BJ’s Wholesale says its use of store employees to help fulfill same-day delivery orders has made the operation more efficient. (Supply Chain Dive)
FedEx is retiring its MD-11 aircraft and replacing them with 767 and 777 freighters. (The Loadstar)
Athens-based tanker and bulk ship manager Heidmar is going public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company. (TradeWinds)
Prices for new ships at shipyards have increased 2% so far this year. (Splash247)
Pittsburgh-based trucker R&R Express is buying Denver-based Load to Ride. (Transport Dive)
U.S. customs seized six African large snails in passenger baggage at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport. (NPR)
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