For generations of Rio Grande Valley families, a trip to M. Rivas Supermarket was more than just a grocery run. It was a neighborhood tradition built on familiar faces, affordable prices, and a strong sense of community. Now, after nearly a century in business, that chapter is coming to an end. Family-owned chain closing its final store M. Rivas Supermarket announced that it would permanently close its last remaining [...]
Global beverage manufacturer to close Ohio plant, eliminating 60+ jobs
Another food and beverage manufacturer is reducing its U.S. footprint. Refresco, one of the world's largest independent beverage manufacturers, is permanently closing an Ohio production facility this summer, a move that will eliminate dozens of jobs and reflects the ongoing challenges facing the manufacturing sector. Carlisle plant to shut down According to a WARN notice filed with the Ohio Department of Job and Family [...]
Which name brands make Costco’s Kirkland products? Here’s what we knowÂ
Costco's Kirkland Signature brand has earned a reputation for offering high-quality products at lower prices, leading shoppers to wonder whether some of their favorite name brands are secretly making them. While Costco doesn't publicly disclose the manufacturer behind every Kirkland item, a handful of partnerships have been confirmed over the years, while others remain popular rumors. Some partnerships are confirmed One [...]
32-year-old California restaurant group abruptly closes all locations, laying off hundreds
One of the Bay Area's best-known restaurant groups has suddenly shut down all of its restaurants, bringing an end to more than three decades in business and leaving hundreds of employees without jobs. Vine Hospitality announced this week that it is permanently closing all seven of its restaurants across the Bay Area, citing an increasingly difficult operating environment and unsuccessful efforts to secure additional [...]
These once-popular mall restaurants are quietly disappearing across America
For decades, a trip to the mall wasn't complete without stopping for a meal. Whether it was celebrating a successful shopping trip or grabbing lunch between stores, mall restaurants were once a destination in their own right. Today, many of those familiar names are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Sbarro has moved beyond the mall For years, Sbarro was synonymous with mall food courts, serving oversized slices of [...]
Chick-fil-A is giving away free entrées on July 14—here’s exactly how to get one
Chick-fil-A fans have a reason to break out their black-and-white wardrobe this week. As part of the chain's 80th anniversary celebration, the restaurant is bringing back its beloved Cow Appreciation Day, giving customers the chance to score a free entrée—no purchase required. The promotion returns after several years away and is expected to draw crowds at participating locations nationwide. Dress like a cow for a free [...]
