Cooper Standard will close its New Lexington plant, impacting about 228 jobs as separations begin Feb. 6, 2026 and the site winds down to a July 1, 2027 closure.

State regulators say Antonio's Pizza underpaid 13 Parma workers and owes about $17,000, according to court papers.

A Pennsylvania packer recalled 13,619 pounds of sunflower seeds after finding undeclared cashews in packages sold at major chains. Shoppers should check UPCs and dates.

A federal suit says Rise Brands’ Pins Mechanical forced tipped workers into unlawful tip pools and underpaid bartenders at its Easton location and elsewhere.

Apex Agency has made Central Ohio its leadership and training hub, claiming rapid national growth and plans for a flagship headquarters in Columbus.

Sprouts plans to move into the former Big Lots near Grandview Heights, bringing a produce-forward grocery to West Fifth Avenue. The change replaces a large discount-retail vacancy.

Westerville-based Marzetti closed a $400M deal to buy Bachan’s, adding the Sebastopol-born Japanese barbecue sauce to its portfolio. The purchase brings a fast-growing, clean-label brand with about $87M in trailing sales.

Dunkin' is moving into a former Hardee's and Ohio Deli site in Central Ohio, the latest in a string of fast‑food conversions around Columbus. Permits and job postings usually signal the build‑out ahead of an opening.

First Eagle has closed its $175‑per‑share acquisition of Columbus‑based Diamond Hill. The firm will remain headquartered in the Arena District under Heather Brilliant.

Taylor Corporation will close its Grove City Venture Solutions center, eliminating about 60 jobs; a WARN filing lists June 22 as the expected closure date.

Squarespace data ranks Columbus among the top 15 U.S. cities for small businesses, citing population growth, taxes and housing as drivers. City and county programs are lining up training and grants to help local entrepreneurs.

Anheuser-Busch has named its north-side Columbus brewery for a new technical training center as part of a $600M U.S. manufacturing investment. The plan emphasizes upskilling and veteran hiring support while local details and timelines are still pending.

Bath & Body Works disclosed 92 global store closures in its fiscal 2025 filings as the Columbus‑based chain shifts from mall locations to off‑mall stores and expanded digital distribution.