Burlington will take the former Jo‑Ann spot at Hyde Park Plaza and plans to open this spring, marking its tenth Cincinnati‑area store. The company hasn’t set an exact date.

3CDC launches a new valet parking service in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, offering a $10 flat rate and on-demand vehicle return within the service area.

Cintas has reopened takeover talks with UniFirst after a $275‑a‑share proposal late last year. The move revives a long-running tussle between activists and a controlling family.

Senate, a popular Cincinnati hot dog restaurant, is closing its Blue Ash location, with no relocation plans announced. The city is seeking a new tenant for the space.

The Financial Times explores how shopping malls struggle with the rise of ecommerce, leading to a need to reinvent business strategies beyond traditional anchor department stores.

Sharonville, Ohio celebrates local wins in Cincy Magazine's Family Choice Awards, including accolades for education, recreation, and community services, highlighting the city's family-friendly environment.

The Cincinnati Convention Center reopens after an $265 million renovation with expanded space and a new grand ballroom, expected to boost local business and featuring a new LED sign.

Two Cincinnati restaurants, Good Plates Eatery and Confessions Bar and Restaurant Lounge, are offering free meals and toys to the community for the holiday season.

Blue Bell Creameries is opening a new distribution center in Lebanon, Ohio, to expand its presence, with plans to bring its products to more stores across the state by spring 2026.

Lucky Dog Grille in Mason is closing due to an unsustainable rent increase, with unsuccessful negotiations over six months. The restaurant thanked patrons for their support.

Ohio expects increased holiday shopping, with a 3% rise in retail sales, supported by strong job and wage growth. This is bolstered by lower costs of living and easing inflation, which could stimulate the state's economy.

Kroger announces that by January 2026, employees must return to the office full-time, alongside closing several automated fulfillment centers in Florida, impacting 1,400 jobs.

Four Cincinnati restaurants made OpenTable's top 100 US restaurants list in 2025, with Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, Pepp & Dolores, Sotto, and The Precinct recognized for steak and Italian cuisine.