"Instead of making these new changes, why not remove the old changes and make them like they used to when everybody says they were better." That comment on a Reddit thread about McDonald's revamped Big Mac became one of the top-voted replies - and it captures something a lot of longtime customers are feeling. McDonald's has spent recent years tinkering with its menu, updating recipes, and rolling out premium variations [...]
The 3 most beloved Vermont restaurants that went out of business this month
Three Vermont restaurants permanently closed during the past few weeks, including two bagel shops that disappeared without warning. The losses add to the restaurant closures that have surprised diners across the country, although Vermont's latest shutdowns involve distinctly local businesses rather than national chains. The three restaurants served two very different parts of the state. Feldman's Bagels had locations in [...]
114-year-old Coca-Cola facility in California has shut down, all workers affected
A longtime Coca-Cola facility in Ventura, California, has closed after more than a century connected to the city's beverage industry. Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling closed its Ventura facility on July 10, affecting 85 employees. The closure comes after other California Coca-Cola shutdowns, including plant closures in American Canyon and Salinas last year. The Ventura site, located at 5335 Walker Street, has now closed [...]
Historic California fruit plant closure leaves 765 workers without jobs after bankruptcy
One of California's largest food industry layoffs of 2026 became official in April when Del Monte Foods permanently closed its historic Modesto fruit processing plant, eliminating 765 jobs after a months-long bankruptcy and asset sale process. The closure marked the end of operations at a facility that had processed peaches, pears and apricots for more than a century, sending shockwaves through the Central Valley's [...]
Costco membership perks many shoppers don’t know about
A Costco membership offers more than access to warehouse-sized groceries. While many shoppers join to save on food and household essentials, the retailer includes several lesser-known perks that can add even more value throughout the year. Discounted prescriptions One of Costco's most overlooked benefits is its pharmacy. Members can often find competitive prices on prescription medications, and many routine immunizations [...]
Nearly 100-year-old Texas supermarket chain is closing its last store
For generations of Rio Grande Valley families, a trip to M. Rivas Supermarket was more than just a grocery run. It was a neighborhood tradition built on familiar faces, affordable prices, and a strong sense of community. Now, after nearly a century in business, that chapter is coming to an end. Family-owned chain closing its final store M. Rivas Supermarket announced that it would permanently close its last remaining [...]
