Gas station giant gives up on 471 stores
Drivers who recently refueled or grabbed a coffee at popular regional chains like E-Z Mart, Fas Mart, Village Pantry, or Scotchman might be surprised to learn that major structural changes…
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Grocery giant rethinks supply chain plans as store closures mount
One of America’s largest grocery retailers is changing course after years of expanding its business and investing in the infrastructure behind it. The company has made a series of moves…
Dividend King Coca-Cola is suddenly acting like a growth stock
Soccer purists spent June and July complaining that World Cup hydration breaks turned fast-moving matches into stop-start slogs padded with extra commercial time. Broadcasters cashed in on those minutes. So…
57-year-old burger chain hints at more closures after sales slump
After announcing plans to close hundreds of underperforming locations in the first half of 2026, a fast-food burger chain has revealed major changes across its business, including the possibility of…
Mattress chain closes every store without filing for bankruptcy
When it’s time to buy a new mattress, my wife and I go to physical retail stores and try to make sure we’re going to feel comfortable with whatever we…
Global sportswear brand closing 15 stores amid retail overhaul
Competition across the athletic apparel industry is intensifying. Established rivals and fast-growing activewear brands have gained momentum by responding more quickly to shifting consumer preferences, putting pressure on longtime market…
17-year-old Mexican restaurant chain closes all locations
Another Mexican restaurant chain has abruptly shut down all its locations, leaving customers searching for answers after the company has not provided an immediate explanation for the closures. The shutdowns…
UBS sends strong verdict on food inflation, economy
Grocery bills have been rising for years. Most forecasters have been calling for relief. UBS is not one of them. The bank just published an analysis arguing that food inflation…
Rebel sports league faces Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Upstart sports leagues have a pretty bleak history in the United States. A number of leagues, for example, have tried to take on the National Football League (NFL). Most famously,…