Former Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen was subpoenaed to testify in Albertsons’ Delaware lawsuit over the failed merger. His testimony could be pivotal to the companies’ fight over who is to blame.

Quipt Home Medical agreed to be acquired for US$3.65 per share in a roughly $260M deal that will take the Cincinnati respiratory-care company private and delist it from Nasdaq.

Blue Oven is moving into a renovated Elm Street building next to Findlay Market to boost production and add staff amenities. Owners say the extra space will help meet rising demand after Easter.

Kroger's new CEO Greg Foran pledged "more value" for shoppers while flagging cost and productivity moves as the Cincinnati-based grocer reported mixed 2025 results.

Steel & O'Brien plans a West Chester facility expected to add about 230 manufacturing jobs to Butler County.

LSI Industries will acquire Atlanta-based Royston Group for $325 million, adding roughly 900 employees and expanding its retail-display business. The deal lifts pro‑forma revenue toward $864M.

Kroger is trimming its Little Clinic network, including three walk‑in sites in Greater Cincinnati, as the chain shutters Georgia clinics and refocuses operations.

Blue Ash-based Range USA is investing about $27M to open three new ranges and retail stores in 2026 after a record 2025. The openings will deepen its Midwest and Southern footprint.

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.