After 12 hours and 29 minutes, retailers on Alibaba's platforms had clocked $12 billion worth of gross merchandise volume

Some of closing stores, others opening smaller outlets

Some admitted breaking speed limits to stay on schedule, while others said time was not allowed for toilet breaks

Fresh WTO data show G20 trade-restriction measures at elevated level

Profits Dip 9.4%, but Operating Ratios, Margins Remain Strong

Interesting Analysis Shows US Manufacturers Generally Wait Until Recessions to Bring in the Automation

Need to Give DC Workers Path for Growth, Jonathon Rader of FedEx Says, while Mike Regan Says Driver Shortage Could Hit Big in Next Couple of Years

Jason Schenker Predicts Mild US Recession 1H 2017, as Slowdown in Materials Handling Sales Clear in Monthly MHI Member Survey Data

Software Giant Plans $2.25 Billion in IoT Investments, Making Multiple Acquisitions

Profits Fall 11.2% Year Over Year, with Large Carriers Reporting Rates Modestly Lower