Clousure

Heavy immigration enforcement has turned once‑bustling commercial strips into near‑silent streets, severely battering immigrant‑run businesses and their workers. Santee Alley—the bargain‑hunter’s hub of the downtown fashion district—should be shoulder‑to‑shoulder in July. Instead, metal shutters already rattle as vendors close early. Community leaders blame a surge of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations that have driven … Read more

The four‑decade staple joins a shrinking roster of mom‑and‑pop shops fighting to stay in Washington’s historic Chinatown. Full Kee, the Cantonese eatery whose steaming bowls have warmed Washingtonians since the mid‑1980s, must vacate its H Street home after receiving a July 1 notice from its landlord. The decision paves the way for a luxury commercial project—and leaves … Read more

Fans may breathe a little easier, but the battered New York chicken‑finger chain still faces a steep climb back to stability. Sticky’s Finger Joint, the once‑buzzy fried‑chicken upstart with cult‑favorite sauces, has secured tentative court approval to sell its assets for $2 million and keep operating under Chapter 11 protection. The ruling, handed down by a Delaware bankruptcy judge … Read more

Co‑owner cites mounting pressures as the Strand district mainstay plans a final weekend blow‑out to pay staff and say goodbye. Stuttgarden Tavern—a three‑story German‑style beer hall that became a ritual stop for island visitors—will close its doors after service on Sunday, July 6. Co‑owner John Mortensen announced the decision Thursday in a Facebook video, telling fans the … Read more

A once‑shining name in the clothing‑rental boom is shutting its doors for good. CaaStle, the New York–based “closet as a service” platform, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and will liquidate its remaining assets after months of turmoil and a headline‑grabbing fraud scandal. CaaStle’s petition, lodged in U.S. Bankruptcy Court on June 27, lists just $10 million to $50 million … Read more

Merger economics and an expiring land lease put Northern California’s only major thrill‑park on the brink. Six Flags fans in the Bay Area got a jolt this week: top company executives signaled that California’s Great America in Santa Clara could operate for just two more summers, closing after the 2027 season unless a costly lease … Read more

California’s Great America may shut its gates after the 2027 season Six Flags hints at a ticking lease clock while Bay Area favorite still lines up summer fun California’s Great America has thrilled Northern California families for nearly half a century, but the ride appears to be approaching its final lap. During a June investors‑day Q&A, … Read more

Beloved Tremont bar offers discounts, DJs and a fresh start for the space. After more than a quarter‑century in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood, Lava Lounge will pour its final round this weekend. Owners Ricardo Sandoval and Jack Anfang are saying goodbye with a two‑night celebration that mixes bargain bites, cheap drinks and a dash of nostalgia … Read more

Beloved South Jersey steakhouse announces a June 30–Sept 18 hiatus, promises September 19 comeback. The Pub, the 74‑year‑old Tudor‑style steakhouse on Kaighn Avenue, will again pause service for the warm months, keeping its charcoal hearth dark from June 30 through September 18 before firing back up on Friday, September 19. Regulars who count on its towering prime rib platters will have … Read more

United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) will close its North Whitehall Township distribution center this summer, a move that triggers a cascade of layoffs affecting hundreds of Pennsylvania workers. The Rhode‑Island‑based wholesaler has filed a federal WARN notice confirming the 4255 E. Independence Drive facility will wind down between Aug. 12 and Oct. 18, with 717 employees — including 172 truck … Read more

Chapter 11 will slash $2 billion in debt and inject $200 million in fresh cash, but 26 locations will vanish by September. Plano‑based At Home, once branded Garden Ridge Pottery, confirmed the filing Monday after missing a May 15 interest payment. The popular décor warehouse still runs more than 200 stores, yet executives say shrinking the least‑profitable sites is … Read more

Torrid shoppers, take note: the California-based clothing chain says as many as 180 “underperforming” locations could disappear by the end of 2025 as the brand pivots harder toward e-commerce. The announcement came during Thursday’s first-quarter earnings call, where CEO Lisa Harper framed the downsizing as a cost-cutting move designed to “accelerate digital transformation” and protect … Read more

Consumers could see empty shelves if separate Kroger driver and store‑staff disputes erupt into simultaneous strikes across the Midwest and South. Kroger is staring down a coordinated labor storm that could shutter delivery hubs and supermarket aisles in a matter of days. Drivers at the company’s Forest Park, Georgia, fulfillment center have already voted 96 percent to … Read more

The seventh wave of closures takes the chain past 800 shuttered locations, tightening access to neighborhood pharmacies from California to Pennsylvania. Rite Aid’s latest court notice, filed June 13 in New Jersey bankruptcy court, adds 125 stores to its closure roster, bringing the total announced since 2023 to 829. Customers in 13 states will soon find … Read more

Thousands left scrambling after carrier’s buyer opts to shutter operations across Florida and the Caribbean Silver Airways passengers woke up Tuesday to a jolt: every flight on the regional carrier is canceled, effective immediately. The airline’s prospective buyer, revealed during Chapter 11 proceedings in Florida, has decided not to keep the Fort Lauderdale‑based carrier aloft, cutting service … Read more

The retailer will shut 66 more locations in 2025, pour cash into tech‑heavy remodels, and add smaller luxury outposts as it races to stay relevant. Shoppers who grew up meeting “under the big red star” might be wondering, is my local Macy’s next? The 166‑year‑old chain confirmed it will close 66 “under‑productive” stores early next … Read more

Network shake‑up raises worries about holiday parcels and could inch national shipping prices higher United Parcel Service will cut about 2 % of its global workforce and close 73 U.S. facilities after trimming the volume it handles for Amazon by more than half. Executives say the drastic move, announced during last quarter’s earnings call, will make … Read more

Millions of customers will find doors locked on Thursday, June 19, as Chase and other major banks pause operations to honor the newest federal holiday. For the third year running, the nation’s largest financial institutions—led by JPMorgan Chase—will observe Juneteenth with a full‑day shutdown. Anyone who relies on in‑person banking has only today and tomorrow to wrap … Read more

Plus‑size retailer targets underperforming locations as it doubles down on e‑commerce. Torrid Holdings Inc. will close 180 “underperforming” stores across the United States after a rocky first quarter that saw net sales dip 4.9 percent and losses reach $7.3 million. The move, confirmed in the June 5 earnings report, aims to curb fixed costs and redirect cash toward … Read more

Beverage spin‑off ends just 18 months after launch, leaving customers in Illinois and Texas wondering what comes next. The fast‑food giant has confirmed that every CosMc’s branch—its short‑lived coffee‑and‑cool‑drinks experiment—will shut down during June 2025. Regulars who grabbed turmeric lattes or galaxy lemonades will have to look elsewhere, as McDonald’s refocuses on its core menu and drive‑thru … Read more