A major fast-food chain is quietly reducing its footprint across the United States, and Illinois is among the states seeing the biggest impact. As Wendy's continues closing underperforming restaurants, the Prairie State has emerged as one of the hardest-hit markets in the company's restructuring effort. Wendy's closures add up in Illinois Wendy's has been moving forward with a plan to close hundreds of lower-performing [...]
3 Stores in New Jersey Abruptly Shut Down as Economic Malaise Intensifies
New Jersey has seen plenty of retail shakeups lately, from national chains cutting weak locations to longtime local staples giving up the fight. And if you've been following the state's changing grocery scene, this latest wave of closures shows how quickly a familiar shopping routine can disappear. The biggest emotional hit may be in Red Bank, where Super Foodtown closed after roughly 50 years in business. The Broad Street [...]
5 food recalls impacting Floridians right now
Florida shoppers have a new reason to slow down before grabbing dinner from the freezer or snacks from the pantry. As grocery prices keep families watching every dollar, several recent food recalls are now hitting products sold in Florida or distributed nationwide, including frozen cheese bread, chips, mushrooms, sunflower seeds and chocolate snacks. Recalled frozen foods The biggest one to check first may be in the [...]
7 restaurant chains Pennsylvanians still miss after they faded from local streets
Pennsylvania has watched plenty of familiar food names disappear from its dining map, and the nostalgia hits even harder as classic restaurants keep disappearing at a furious pace. Some were mall staples. Some were road-trip stops. Others were the kind of places families went after church, Little League or a long day at the mall. Here are seven chains many Pennsylvanians still remember fondly. Chi-Chi's For many [...]
The “King’s butcher” was rescued — but 120 workers were not
A well-known premium meat company known as the "King's butcher" has been saved, but the factory where it built its name is closing. For anyone following major food companies cutting jobs, this is the kind of story that shows how a brand can survive while a local workplace disappears. Donald Russell, a premium butcher founded near Balmoral in Aberdeenshire, Scotland in 1974, has closed its factory in Inverurie with 90 jobs [...]
Costco vs. Sam’s Club: Which warehouse membership offers the better value?
Costco and Sam's Club dominate the warehouse club industry, attracting millions of shoppers with bulk discounts, low-cost fuel and exclusive member perks. While both retailers offer similar benefits, each has advantages that may make it a better fit depending on shopping habits. Membership costs The two chains are priced similarly. Costco's standard Gold Star membership costs $65 per year, while its Executive membership [...]
