Buc-ee’s opened its first Missouri travel center in Springfield on December 11, 2023, with 120 fuel positions and a 53,000-square-foot store. As of July 2, 2026, the company still has not publicly announced a second Missouri site. Continue Reading
Grocery apps promise instant savings through clipped deals, personalized offers, and seamless checkout. But the very features that feel frugal can quietly raise total spending through markups, fees, and impulse-driven extras. Continue Reading
Restaurants are rolling out limited-time July 4 promotions tied to America’s 250th birthday, with many offers ending by July 5. NBC Washington’s June 27 roundup shows several chain deals that are easy to miss because they are limited by date, rewards membership or participating locations. Continue Reading
A standard Fourth of July cookout for 10 people now costs $73.82, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2026 survey. The surprise in the numbers is that the total is at a record high, but the inflation-adjusted cost is nearly unchanged from last year. Continue Reading
Your July 4th plate is carrying a much bigger price tag than it did a decade ago. Beef, hot dogs, and soft drinks have all climbed, but not by the same amount—and the reasons say a lot about how grocery inflation really works. Continue Reading
Most major grocery chains stay open on July 4th, though many trim hours and use app-only promotions, fuel rewards, and member perks to capture last-minute holiday spending. Here’s where shoppers are likely to find open doors and the subtle offers retailers are using to win the weekend. Continue Reading
Grocery shoppers are increasingly finding premium cheese and coffee behind locked cases as retailers respond to theft and shrinking margins. Industry groups say the move reflects a broader rise in organized retail crime and a difficult tradeoff between security and convenience. Continue Reading
Campbell’s said it will shut its Hyannis, Massachusetts, potato chip plant in April 2026, ending production on Cape Cod and affecting 49 employees. The closure also marks the end of a longtime tourist stop tied closely to the Cape Cod Potato Chips brand. Continue Reading
A Golden Corral franchise operator in Conroe, Texas, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on June 8, 2026. Court records indicate the town’s only buffet restaurant is expected to remain open during the restructuring process. Continue Reading
Margot Café & Bar in East Nashville ended service on June 5, 2026, closing on its 25th anniversary after a long-planned farewell. The restaurant’s exit marks the loss of a longtime Five Points institution that helped shape Nashville’s modern dining identity. Continue Reading