Cheerios is changing something shoppers have complained about for years: the bag inside the cereal box. General Mills has teamed up with Ziploc on a resealable closure that doubles as a pouring spout, offering a way to keep cereal fresh without a clip or separate container. The packaging upgrade arrives as cereal makers look for ways to adapt to changing breakfast habits. But shoppers shouldn't expect to find the new seal in [...]
Illinois Buc-ee’s rumors take a major hit after “conservative” comment
Illinois Buc-ee’s rumors have a less hopeful answer than they did a few months ago. An earlier look at why Illinois remains off the Buc-ee’s map found plenty of logical highways and nearby expansion activity, but no confirmed project. The picture became clearer in August 2026. When Axios Chicago asked about an Illinois expansion, Buc-ee’s representatives said the company had no plans to open in the state. The rumors [...]
Gone now: The 3 most beloved Iowa restaurants that recently closed
Iowa’s restaurant landscape has changed again after another wave of local closures earlier this year. Three very different independent dining rooms recently reached the end of regular service, taking with them years of meals, celebrations and familiar flavors. From martinis and piano music in Davenport to inventive pizza in a small Cedar Valley town, each place built its own kind of following. Here is what Iowa diners will [...]
Major grocery chain to close 60-year-old California bakery plant as 92 jobs are affected
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 [...]
