Kroger is preparing to close roughly 60 underperforming grocery stores across the United States as the supermarket giant reshapes its business following the collapse of its proposed merger with Albertsons. The company says the closures will occur between 2026 and 2027, and are part of a broader strategy to cut costs, improve efficiency, and redirect investments into stronger-performing markets and lower prices for [...]
Sam’s Club shoppers are seeing major changes at stores nationwide
Sam’s Club members have seen several notable changes over the past year, with the warehouse retailer updating membership pricing, expanding rewards, and continuing its push toward a more technology-focused shopping experience. Here’s a look at the biggest membership-related developments. Membership fees increased The most significant change came in 2026 when Sam’s Club raised annual membership prices for the first time [...]
These major restaurant chains are closing hundreds of locations across the U.S. in 2026Â
A growing number of national restaurant chains are shrinking their footprints in 2026 as inflation, weaker consumer spending, and changing dining habits continue pressuring the industry. Several major brands have already announced hundreds of planned closures this year, marking one of the largest restaurant downsizing waves since the pandemic era. Wendy’s leads major closure wave Among the biggest announcements [...]
Major bourbon producer pauses production through 2026 amid slowing demandÂ
A growing slowdown in whiskey sales is forcing one of America’s biggest bourbon producers to scale back operations as warehouses fill with aging inventory. Industry analysts say the issue reflects changing drinking habits, weaker consumer demand, and a broader pullback across the alcohol industry. Bourbon demand cools Beam Suntory, the maker of Jim Beam, has reportedly paused distilling at some Kentucky facilities as the [...]
Nationwide infant formula recall issued after botulism outbreak sickens three babies
Parents across the country are being urged to check their pantries after a nationwide recall of infant formula was issued following a multistate botulism outbreak that hospitalized three infants. Nara Organics has voluntarily recalled all lots of its Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula after federal health officials linked the product to three confirmed or suspected cases of infant botulism in babies from California, [...]
Popular Tex-Mex chain closes remaining California locations following bankruptcy struggles
California diners are losing the remaining locations of a longtime Tex-Mex restaurant chain as On The Border continues to shrink after filing for bankruptcy and shutting down most of its U.S. operations. The Dallas-based chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March 2025 after years of declining sales and increasing financial pressure. At the time, the company operated dozens of restaurants across the country [...]
