A Chicago restaurant that became a favorite for generations of diners is preparing to serve its final meals. After 36 years in business, the longtime Southern-inspired restaurant is closing its last location, marking the end of a beloved chapter in the city's dining scene. Wishbone is closing its final location Wishbone, a longtime Chicago restaurant known for Southern comfort food and brunch, will close its West Loop [...]
California wine industry faces another blow as longtime supplier cuts dozens of jobs
California's wine industry is facing another setback as a longtime supplier prepares to eliminate dozens of jobs. The latest cuts add to mounting concerns about the challenges facing wine businesses across the state. 66 workers affected by layoffs G3 Enterprises, a California-based company that provides packaging and other services to the wine industry, is cutting 66 positions at a facility in the Modesto area. The [...]
Unique Arizona hybrid coffee shop closes after eight years
Another unique piece of Phoenix's arts scene has disappeared. Aftermarket, the Grand Avenue coffee shop and underground art gallery that blended espresso, local art, and community, permanently closed in late June 2026, ending an eight-year run that made it a favorite gathering place for artists, creatives, and coffee lovers. A one-of-a-kind concept Opened in 2018 by local artist Gino Belassen, founder of Belhaus [...]
3 of the most heartbreaking recent Florida restaurant closures
For many Floridians, this summer has brought more than beach days and vacations—it has also marked the end of several beloved restaurants that served as neighborhood gathering places for years. From iconic burger joints to longtime wine bars and waterfront favorites, rising costs, expiring leases, and economic pressures continue to reshape the state's dining scene. Lokal closes June 29 after 15 years in Coconut Grove One [...]
10 grocery chains closing stores in 2026 as retailers reshape their footprints
America's grocery industry is continuing to evolve in 2026, with several well-known supermarket chains closing select stores while investing in newer locations, remodeling existing stores and refining their long-term strategies. Many of the closures involve older, underperforming or leased locations rather than broad companywide retrenchment. Here's a look at 10 grocery chains that have announced store closures this [...]
Major snack food company announces Alabama layoffs, 98 jobs affected
A major snack food company is preparing to cut nearly 100 jobs at an Alabama facility, adding another round of layoffs to the food manufacturing industry. The cuts come from Flagstone Foods, the company behind several well-known snack brands, including Emerald Nuts. 98 workers will lose their jobs Flagstone Foods reported plans to lay off 98 employees at its Dothan, Alabama, facility, according to the Alabama Department [...]
