Maryland could have used some good news. After all the factory closures that have plagued the state… And with the jobs picture looking increasingly grim as trade war-inspired boycotts decimate US exports… Well, it would have been nice to get some good news for a change. Instead, Maryland is losing another plant - a Frito-Lay distribution / warehouse facility in Aberdeen, with 56 jobs lost. Frito-Lay has been [...]
Nevada braces for another factory shutdown as economic downturn accelerates
It’s been a rough year for Nevada, and honestly for American manufacturing more generally. With iconic brands already closing factories and laying off thousands of workers… You’d hope Nevada would be poised for some good news for a change. Unfortunately, more pain is incoming. More specifically, Post Holdings (maker of all kinds of well-known cereals like Golden Crisp, Honey Bunches of Oats, Raisin Bran, and [...]
Virginia loses another plant, plus 242 jobs, as economy sours
The losses just keep piling up in Virginia. And unfortunately, a series of recent painful factory closures in Virginia were only the prelude to more losses as the economy rapidly sours. Earlier this year, VF Corp (owner of brands like North Face) closed its distribution center in Martinsville, Virginia - and eliminated 242 jobs, too. And while the decision to close the Martinsville facility was made last year, its [...]
How to Make Peppermint Tea
Peppermint tea is simple, soothing, and endlessly customizable. Whether you’re making it fresh from your garden, using dried leaves, or relying on a trusty tea bag, you’ll end up with a delicious and calming drink you’ll want to enjoy all year long. Peppermint tea is one of the simplest and most refreshing herbal teas you can make at home. With its cooling flavor and soothing aroma, it’s a favorite for calming digestion, [...]
Another California factory abruptly closes as layoffs slam the economy
The bad news just keeps piling up for California. With factory after factory closing across the state (thanks in no small part to the toxic combination of tariffs and ICE raids), California really could use some good news. Instead, as supply chains continue to absorb the costs of a slowing economy, more factories are shutting down. Such is the sad case of the International Paper plant in Buena Park, California, [...]
Revlon abruptly closes US factory with 127 layoffs verified
More bad news out of Florida (as if the Sunshine State needed any more)… After a string of factory closures earlier this year, another iconic brand has thrown in the towel. More specifically, Revlon is closing its factory on Overmyer Drive in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jacksonville factory closure, which should wrap up next month, will result in a total of 127 layoffs per official documents. This is a serious [...]
