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Discount supermarket and grocery chain closing most locations
Private labels existed before Costco turned its Kirkland Signature into a core part of its offering,…
78-year-old furniture chain closing, holding liquidation sale
Very few people actually need to buy a new couch, update their kitchen table, or get…
41-year-old sporting good retailer closing, blames internet
As a retailer, it’s fairly hard, if not impossible, to sell brands that also go direct-to-consumer…
Hip retail clothing chain closing 35 stores after 'woke' scandal
Surfers have a reputation for being chill and accepting. That, however, may not entirely be true.…
Local Texas restaurant closing after 15 years
There’s something heartwarming about owning a restaurant and seeing people enjoy your food and establishment, keep…
40-year-old Italian restaurant brand closing forever next month
When referring to food fusions, Italian and Japanese cuisine isn’t the pairing that first comes to…
'America's Got Talent' winner's Las Vegas Strip show closing
The Las Vegas Strip hosts very few acts that aren’t clearly music or clearly comedy. With…
Popular department store closing after monthslong controversy
The past few years have been really tough on retail. But you could argue that shopping…
42-year-old 'Christmas-all-year' Mexican restaurant closing
Nostalgia can be a positive and a negative for a business. If people have made visiting…
Popular office supply retailer sold after closing over 1,000 stores
In the early 1990s, we used a lot of paper and pens, and, as silly as…
Cracker Barrel closing 14 company-owned restaurants amid backlash
From its Southern-style comfort food, like biscuits ‘n’ gravy and country fried steak, to its country-themed…
Petco closing dozens of stores (here's the full list)
The Covid pandemic taught Americans that pet stores weren’t really essential when it comes to food,…
123-year-old retailer, big box chain closing dozens of stores
It’s lazy to blame the shrinking of classic mall anchors including Macy’s and JCPenney on people…
30-year-old brewery and brewpub closing unexpectedly
People have a tendency to get attached to local businesses. Whether it’s the familiarity of the…
Fast-food fried chicken chain closing 20% of its restaurants
When a restaurant closes, it’s often replaced by another restaurant. That make sense because even if…
Popular sneaker and sporting goods chain closing 100s of stores
While it has been a banner period for sneakerheads — that is, people who collect sneakers…
Once dominant beer brand closing down business, no bankruptcy
The craft beer industry has faced two years of economic difficulties, which have led to several…
99-year-old retail chain quietly closing over 500 stores
Some retailers have made no effort, or have been given no choice, when it comes to…
Iconic 92-year-old sandwich chain closing multiple locations
Adam Richman had me ready to get on a plane the first time I saw him…
Popular Mexican restaurant closing after successful 30-year run
As a consumer, it’s natural to develop an emotional connection to certain local businesses you visit…
Popular grocery chain closing 12 stores in November (locations revealed)
Calling 2025 “the year of the retail bankruptcy” perhaps wouldn’t be fair. After all, retail bankruptcies…