B&M, the Maine-born brand known for baked beans and brown bread, has a new owner after 159 years in business. B&G Foods has sold it alongside Joan of Arc in a move aimed at reducing debt and reshaping the company’s collection of food brands. The buyer is McCall Farms, and B&G announced the completed sale on October 13, 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed. Illustrative baked-bean photo, not a labeled B&M product. Two [...]
Colorado city to lose its only store from major grocery chain in November
A major grocery chain is preparing to leave one Colorado city next month, closing a supermarket that also serves as a pharmacy and pickup point for local shoppers. The latest Safeway decision follows other grocery chain closures in 2026, although the company says it has no additional shutdowns planned. Safeway plans to close its store at 7561 W. 80th Ave. in Arvada on November 14. It is the chain's only location in the city. [...]
Beloved Texas sandwich shop closes after 36 years without a goodbye
The list of beloved Texas restaurants that recently closed has grown by one. French Sandwiches, a French-Vietnamese café near San Antonio's Medical Center, closed its longtime storefront after 36 years in business. No final service date was announced to customers. By October 13, its signs still hung outside, but the dining room had been cleared. There was no note on the door explaining the closure. A neighborhood fixture [...]
California wine label to close after 19 years as sales decline
Another longtime Sonoma County wine business is winding down amid a wave of winery closures across California. Passaggio Wines, a small producer based in Glen Ellen, plans to close its tasting room by the end of October 2026, ending a nearly 20-year run. Owner and winemaker Cindy Cosco announced the decision on October 6 and held a farewell gathering on October 9. The company stopped producing new wine in 2025, so the [...]
Texas grocery chain to close fifth store in two years as rising rent takes a toll
A Texas grocery chain is preparing to close its fifth Houston-area store in roughly two years, adding another change to the state's changing supermarket landscape. Food Town's Deer Park supermarket is expected to close December 24, 2026, when its lease expires. The store at 3322 Center Street has been a regular stop for local shoppers for years. On October 13, Deer Park Economic Development said the store manager had confirmed [...]
Oreo is selling a $44.99 holiday calendar with just 12 cookies—here’s what’s inside
Oreo has introduced a holiday advent calendar with an eye-catching price: $44.99 for 12 cookies, before shipping. But these aren't 12 standard cookies straight from a grocery-store package. The limited-edition box contains individually decorated, fudge-dipped Oreos in a dozen holiday-inspired flavors. It's a very different experience from grabbing a regular sleeve of Oreos or making a batch of homemade Oreo-style cookies. The [...]
