Closure

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

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

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

The beloved sports bar for bikers closed its doors for good on June 21, leaving its fans fighting for one last round. After a quarter of a century of cold beers, live riffs, and nights of chrome motorcycles, the Sidecar Cafe in Memphis served its last pint on Saturday, June 21. The iconic Whitten Road … Read more

Disney confirms the permanent closure of three Magic Kingdom touchstones, clearing space for a Pixar‑themed Piston Peak National Park and a rumored Villains Land. Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is about to lose three of its calmest corners. On July 7, the legendary Liberty Square Riverboat, Tom Sawyer Island, and the surrounding Rivers of America waterway will sail, raft, and ripple for … Read more

The Cincinnati‑based grocer says the closures—about 5 percent of its footprint—will free up cash to upgrade surviving stores amid a tough retail climate. Kroger will close 60 supermarkets over the next year and a half, trimming roughly one in twenty of its 1,239 U.S. locations. The decision, announced alongside first‑quarter earnings, follows a $100 million impairment charge … Read more

Joann, the popular fabric and crafts retailer, has confirmed plans to shutter over 500 locations nationwide by the end of May. This significant move comes as the Ohio-based company struggles to reorganize under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, affecting thousands of employees and loyal customers. In February, Joann announced it would close roughly 500 of its … Read more

The closure will begin in mid-May, leaving hundreds of employees worried about their financial security and the broader economic future of Sullivan County. Local officials are gearing up to provide assistance and counseling for those affected by this significant layoff. In total, close to 300 workers at the Liberty facility will be dismissed over 14 … Read more

Subway, the renowned sandwich giant, has reported the closure of more than 600 restaurants in the United States over the past year. This dramatic downturn places the brand at its lowest number of domestic stores in two decades, leaving many observers wondering what the future holds for America’s onetime favorite sub shop. In 2015, Subway … Read more

Another well-known pizzeria files for Chapter 11, reflecting the sector’s ongoing struggles. The Orlando, Fla.-based pizza chain recently submitted its third Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in seven years. This move underscores the mounting financial pressures restaurant operators face, especially in the pizza segment. With so many consumers watching their budgets, soaring operational costs have become … Read more

The beloved craft store chain Joann continues its closure process, with hundreds of stores now permanently closed. Here’s the latest news on the closures and how they may affect you. Joann customers have only a few days left to visit some of their favorite stores. A total of 255 locations across the country are closed … Read more

Liquidation sales have begun, and no rescue financing is expected before the court’s deadline. Founded in 1670, the legendary Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) has filed for bankruptcy, signaling the end of one of North America’s oldest commercial institutions. With only six stores still operational, the firm has until early May to secure new funding. However, … Read more

The century-old retailer continues to shrink as it struggles to adapt to the post-pandemic retail landscape. They survived bankruptcy in 2020. They tried to bounce back with new strategies. But now, JCPenney is preparing to shutter seven more stores across the country, marking another setback in its long battle to stay relevant in an increasingly … Read more