Goodbye to these well-known supermarkets: they will close their doors this summer in three states, although employees will receive relocation offers

Exterior view of Harris Teeter supermarket store front, part of Kroger, closing locations this summer in Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina.

The Kroger‑owned chain says the underperforming stores will shut by early August, but every employee will be offered a transfer instead of a pink slip. In a strategic trim that spares its workforce, Harris Teeter confirmed it will shutter five supermarkets across three mid‑Atlantic states between July 20 and August 4. The Charlotte‑based grocer, part of Kroger since … Read more

It’official: Four Missouri rural hospitals face closure risks as UNC study details financial strain

Emergency entrance of Scotland County Hospital, one of four rural Missouri hospitals facing closure risks according to UNC study.

UNC‑Chapel Hill researchers warn that facilities in Sedalia, Memphis, Bonne Terre and Lexington meet federal “at‑risk” criteria, threatening already limited rural care options. Rural Missourians could soon travel farther for emergencies. The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research has flagged four Show‑Me State hospitals after finding either extreme Medicaid dependence or three straight years of … Read more

The closure of the Tyson Fresh Meats plant leaves more than 800 workers unemployed: unemployment continues to rise in this Kansas city

Tyson Fresh Meats sign outside Kansas plant following 2025 closure that left 800 Emporia workers unemployed

Emporia unemployment spikes after Tyson plant closureCity jobless rate climbs to 5.7 percent in May, topping Kansas average. Emporia’s economic shock is now visible in the numbers. According to the Kansas Department of Labor’s May 2025 labor report, the city’s unemployment rate leaped to 5.7 percent, nearly double the 3 percent recorded a year earlier and well above the … Read more

Goodbye to this bank branch: Closing its doors on August 25, directly affecting customers

Fifth Third Bank sign outside Fort Mitchell Kroger branch scheduled to close on August 25, impacting local customers.

Another three Ohio locations are affected as the region’s biggest hometown bank trims its footprint. August 25 will mark the last day of service for Fifth Third Bank customers who rely on the in‑store branch inside the Kroger on Dixie Highway in Fort Mitchell, just south of Cincinnati. The move, confirmed to federal regulators and echoed by … Read more

Confirmed: The famous Tennessee tire brand is closing its factory affecting 658 employees

Close-up of a Bridgestone tire illustrating the closure of the Tennessee factory affecting 658 employees

After decades of providing jobs in Rutherford County, the Bridgestone Americas plant in La Vergne has closed its doors earlier than planned. Originally scheduled to stop production on July 31, the company made the unexpected announcement of ceasing operations on July 2, impacting 658 workers. Bridgestone Americas, Inc. informed employees of the early shutdown through … Read more

Farewell to the iconic luxury retailer at the Santa Monica Mall: it is closing permanently this summer

Aerial view of Santa Monica Pier near the mall where Nordstrom will permanently close this summer.

Luxury chain cites “difficult decision,” promises support for affected workers. Shoppers at Santa Monica Place have a new date to circle on their calendars: Aug. 26 will mark the last day of business for the mall’s Nordstrom, the company confirmed this week. The closure ends a roughly 15‑year run for the upscale department store inside the … Read more

Goodbye to free television: Amazon will stop offering its streaming service starting today

Amazon Freevee interface on a smart TV showing “The Invisible Man,” popular movies, and Amazon Originals before its 2025 shutdown.

Retail giant confirms its free TV app is on the chopping block just as Prime subscriptions, ad revenue, and profits hit new highs. Amazon is moth‑balling Freevee, the free, ad‑supported streaming service it rolled out in 2019, and the countdown is short. A notice inside the app warns that shows and channels “will be accessible … Read more

Farewell to the restaurant specializing in Tex-Mex cuisine from the southwestern United States: it closes its doors after more than 30 years

Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill sign on stucco facade before the Texas-born Tex-Mex chain closed all locations after 36 years.

From Sixth Street fame to a quiet final service, the Southwestern favorite closes every door across Texas and Arizona. Z’Tejas, once a go‑to for cast‑iron cornbread and chile‑rubbed meats, served its last plate in Kyle on June 30, bringing a 36‑year story of Southwestern cooking to an abrupt close. First launched on Austin’s Sixth Street in 1989, the chain … Read more

Goodbye, TGI Fridays: Brick site poised to welcome Mission BBQ and new co-tenant

Closed TGI Fridays restaurant on Route 70 in Brick Township, NJ, soon to be rebuilt as a Mission BBQ with room for another tenant.

Shuttered Route 70 restaurant may be rebuilt to welcome a fast‑growing barbecue chain and an as‑yet unnamed co‑tenant. After 26 years of mozzarella sticks and karaoke nights, the former TGI Fridays at Route 70 and Chambers Bridge Road is on track for a full makeover. A proposal headed to Brick Township’s planning board on July 30, 2025, at 7 p.m. … Read more

Farewell to the legend of burritos: this restaurant in East Los Angeles closes its doors after 51 years full of flavor

La Azteca Tortillería storefront in East Los Angeles with red “We’re Moving” banner announcing closure after 51 years.

Rent hike forces beloved East L.A. burrito institution to leave Cesar Chavez Boulevard, but its younger sibling keeps the flame alive. Azteca Tortillería will roll its final flour tortilla at the original Cesar Chavez Boulevard counter on July 13, ending a 51‑year run that fed generations of Angelenos. The closure, driven by a steep rent increase and new property … Read more

This iconic Los Angeles restaurant shuts down after 23 delicious years of community history

Close-up of glazed smoked pork ribs on butcher paper at an iconic los angeles barbecue restaurant closing after 23 years

Tough economy, soaring costs push beloved McCook staple to switch off the smokers for good. Taste of Texas BBQ, the family‑run restaurant that turned South B Street into McCook’s unofficial living room, is shutting its doors after 23 busy and heartfelt years. The announcement, made on the owners’ social‑media pages has set off a wave of nostalgia, and … Read more

Confirmed: Bank of America will reduce its presence in the US before the end of 2025 – here is the complete list of branches that will close

Bank of America logo illustrating US branch closures by 2025

Digital banking keeps growing, and Bank of America has revealed exactly which brick‑and‑mortar offices across the United States will disappear next year. Bank of America, one of the country’s largest lenders, will trim its physical footprint in 2025 after noticing that far fewer customers step up to the teller window. While the move supports rising … Read more

Farewell to this famous candy chain: one of its stores closed its doors after 30 years of history

Two employees smiling inside a vintage See’s Candies store with chocolates displayed behind glass counters

Long‑standing California favorite sets last day for its South Bay “Volume Savings” shop, leaving fans hunting for their next chocolate fix. Sunnyvale’s iconic treat spot closed in May. See’s Candies has confirmed that its popular West El Camino Real store, which many residents considered “like losing an old friend,” served its last free sample on … Read more

Official: Popular East Brunswick mall bids farewell to restaurant amid redevelopment push

Red Robin restaurant exterior at Brunswick Square Mall in East Brunswick, closing amid mall redevelopment project

Brunswick Square Mall in East Brunswick just lost another eatery, and the shake‑up is only beginning. Red Robin closed its doors on June 22 after the company announced plans to shutter 70 underperforming restaurants nationwide. The departure follows Bar Louie’s March shutdown next door, marking two vacancies in under a year on busy Route 18. Redevelopment plan promises … Read more

Store shutdowns confirmed: Pick ‘n Save exits vital locations, families face job loss and grocery gaps

Front entrance of a Pick ‘n Save grocery store in Wisconsin before scheduled closures affecting local communities

Kroger’s decision targets Milwaukee‑area neighborhoods in a bid to streamline under‑performing outletsKroger’s decision targets Milwaukee‑area neighborhoods in a bid to streamline under‑performing outlets. Neighborhood shoppers in southeastern Wisconsin are bracing for change. Kroger, the parent company of the Pick ‘n Save banner, has confirmed it will close five stores in and around Milwaukee as part of … Read more

Farewell to this popular hospital offering quality medical and surgical services and programs: it will close on August 1 after years of service

Front entrance of St. Luke’s Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis, set to close August 1, 2025

Chesterfield‑based St. Luke’s Health System will close its 143‑bed Des Peres Hospital at 2345 Dougherty Ferry Road on Aug. 1, blaming persistently low patient volumes and mounting operating expenses. The move comes seven years after the nonprofit bought the campus from Tenet Healthcare and underscores the financial strain that has dogged community hospitals since the pandemic. “Our aim is … Read more

Portland’s food scene is changing: four popular businesses will revamp their weekend plans due to major changes

Collage of Portland food changes: Orange Julius closure, detained vineyard worker, Euzumeh pop-up, Hunnymilk relocation

From the swan song of a downtown stalwart to the next chapter for a brunch favorite, here’s what’s changing and why it matters. Portland’s food scene has changed, with four beloved businesses making changes that will shake up residents and revamp weekend plans. Closures, comebacks, and community gatherings were announced on the calendar from June … Read more

Confirmed: beloved barbecue chain closes all but one restaurant after 40 years

Front of Armadillo Willy’s barbecue restaurant with outdoor seating and close-up of smoked meat platter with sauce

Armadillo Willy’s trims four‑decade footprint to a single San Mateo location, stunning longtime brisket lovers across Silicon Valley. Barbecue fans who grew up on Armadillo Willy’s mesquite‑kissed ribs woke up to a shock this week: the homegrown chain has quietly closed its Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, and Blossom Hill smokehouses, keeping only the San Mateo store running. After 40 years of wood‑fired pride, … Read more

Farewell to one of the largest and oldest supermarket chains in the United States: announces plan to shut down 60 stores in multiple states

Kroger employee stocking shelves in grocery aisle amid store closure announcements across the United States

Retailer says the move affects about 2 percent of its U.S. footprint and will free up cash for store upgrades. Kroger stunned shoppers Friday, June 20, by announcing that 60 of its 2,731 supermarkets will close in waves through late 2026. The Cincinnati‑based chain has not yet released a location list, leaving many communities to wonder whether … Read more