Two Columbus restaurants with very different followings are leaving the market this June: downtown Italian mainstay Due Amici and Barrio Tacos’ last remaining Columbus location. The closures underscore continuing pressure on central Ohio dining, from downtown business conditions to brand retrenchment. Continue Reading
Sam’s Club is changing how members shop with higher annual fees, bigger rewards for Plus members, and a continued push toward app-based checkout and pickup. The updates are rolling out nationwide as the warehouse chain puts more emphasis on digital convenience. Continue Reading
Georgia already has three Buc-ee’s locations, and a fourth is now under construction in Monroe County near Forsyth. County officials and Buc-ee’s say the I-75 project is expected to open in 2027 and add hundreds of jobs. Continue Reading
Put fast food meals next to each other and the differences become hard to ignore. Portion sizes, ingredient lists, and price strategies often reveal that the best deal is not always the biggest meal. Continue Reading
After a month of buying the internet’s most-hyped snacks, drinks, and desserts, I found that the real story wasn’t taste. It was how social media turns novelty into a luxury tax most shoppers don’t need to pay. Continue Reading
What started as a tangy extra in a pizza box has evolved into one of the most versatile jarred ingredients in American kitchens. The pepperoncini’s rise says as much about changing grocery habits as it does about flavor. Continue Reading
Kroger said it plans to close about 60 underperforming stores over the next 18 months after shelving closures during its failed Albertsons merger push. The company has not released a full national list of affected locations. Continue Reading
Bravo Brio Restaurants, parent of Bravo! Italian Kitchen and Brio Italian Grille, filed for Chapter 11 again on August 18, 2025. The chain that once operated more than 100 locations now has roughly 48 restaurants left, with closures confirmed in states including Ohio, Missouri, Virginia and Alabama. Continue Reading
Grocery Outlet is shutting 36 underperforming stores after a fast expansion beyond its West Coast base, with 24 of the closures tied to eastern markets. The company says it will keep opening select new locations while shifting its focus to profitability. Continue Reading
Three Georgia restaurants with deep local followings closed between May 31 and June 7, including The Melting Pot in Duluth, Chicago’s Steak and Seafood in Roswell/East Cobb, and Reunion Kitchen & Bar in East Cobb. The closures reflect a mix of long-term market pressure, operating costs and neighborhood change. Continue Reading