A longtime California bakery facility that has supplied Safeway stores for decades is preparing to shut down, ending over 60 years of operations. The planned closure will affect 92 employees as the grocery chain continues to evaluate its business and costs. Safeway bakery plant to close in December Safeway plans to permanently close its commercial bread plant at 905 South 34th Street in Richmond, California, according to [...]
Asian California grocery chain to close 2 supermarkets, cutting 103 jobs
California’s wave of grocery store closures is growing again. Tawa Inc., the operator of 99 Ranch Market, has filed plans to permanently close supermarkets in Chino and Pleasanton, affecting 103 workers altogether. The Chino store at 4024 Grand Avenue is scheduled to close November 15, with 49 employees affected. The Pleasanton location at 4299 Rosewood Drive is set to follow December 5, affecting another 54 workers. Two [...]
Beloved Massachusetts Chinese restaurant closes after 37 years of family celebrations
Massachusetts has lost another beloved longtime restaurant with the closing of Mandarin Cuisine in Needham. The Chinese and Chinese-American fixture served its final meals on October 31, 2026, ending a 37-year run on Highland Avenue. Owner Joan Low announced the closing in an official farewell message, thanking patrons, neighbors and friends for making the restaurant a community staple. The family handed the keys to new [...]
Judge approves next steps for major wine distributor after 558 Georgia layoffs announced
A federal judge has approved a plan to liquidate Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), one of the country's biggest wine and spirits wholesalers. The October 27 ruling marks a major step toward winding down the distributor's remaining bankruptcy operations after months of financial turmoil. The decision follows asset sales, distribution changes and job-loss announcements around the country. In Georgia, RNDC previously [...]
Inclusive Wisconsin brewery winds down after nearly 8 years as costs mount
A Wisconsin craft brewery ended regular operations on October 25 after nearly eight years, citing rising costs, weaker consumer spending and lasting economic pressure from the pandemic. The wind-down follows other recent brewing closures, including the shutdown of Guinness’s Maryland brewery and taproom. Delta Beer Lab announced the decision on October 20. The brewery at 167 E. Badger Road in the Madison area planned limited [...]
Restaurant chain quietly closes only Maryland location, affecting 45 workers
A popular upscale restaurant has quietly shut its doors at a Maryland shopping center, leaving dozens of workers affected and diners with one fewer option for steaks and seafood. The closure comes amid continued turnover among restaurants at the shopping destination, where several businesses have departed in recent years. J. Alexander’s closes Annapolis location J. Alexander’s has permanently closed its restaurant at [...]
