The economic downturn has even come to Virginia. For years the Old Dominion has been seemingly immune to economic problems as its businesses have flourished. And then came the trade war. Virginia has been rocked by a string of painful and embarrassing factory closures that have disproportionately hurt rural areas… And now, unfortunately, the damage has spread to the grocery sector. These six grocery stores [...]
Another Wisconsin factory abruptly closes as tariff woes rapidly pile up
Tariffs have taken their toll on the entire US economy, with businesses across the country pulling back investment and canceling hiring plans. But Wisconsin is certainly taking its fair share of the damage, with several factories closing as the economic situation steadily worsens. And unfortunately, the pain isn't over yet - another Wisconsin factory is closing its doors (and laying off dozens of employees) as tariffs [...]
13 pharmacies across New York abruptly close as economic downturn intensifies
New York is losing businesses left and right as the economic downturn (are we allowed to call it a recession yet?) continues to take its toll. First there were the factories (and lots of them) closing... New York has also lost its fair share of grocery stores as the year has worn on... And the Trump administration has poured gasoline on the fire by pulling $30.2 million in funding for New York [...]
Tennessee loses another factory and 433 jobs as unemployment crisis accelerates
The bad news keeps piling up in Tennessee. The downturn in the food industry has destroyed several factories across the state... And a beloved local Tennessee chain recently declared bankruptcy, too. Unfortunately, the pain isn't over yet - because yet another factory in the state is closing down. This time the victim is Monterey, Tennessee, which has seen 433 jobs evaporate as Perdue Farms closes its poultry [...]
Indiana braces for another factory shutdown with 371 jobs lost
Indiana just keeps taking hits this year. Fresh off a string of factory closures across the state... Indiana really could have used some good news. Instead, the unemployment situation seems to just keep getting worse. Because Hostess recently announced that it's planning to close its factory in Indianapolis. They're expecting to eliminate 371 jobs as part of the shutdown, which is slated for sometime in [...]
Frito-Lay abruptly closes 2 factories with 719 confirmed layoffs, and this could be just the beginning
The American snack industry has had a rough run in 2025. Things were already looking tough given Americans' changing dietary preferences as people seek healthier food options. But then when you pile on the new SNAP restrictions on junk food... The impacts of tariffs and inflation on global demand... Not to mention the overall American economic slowdown... Things are looking increasingly grim. So it's no [...]
