Nationwide will reinsure roughly $16 billion of MassMutual life policies, a major life‑block deal that expands Columbus’s reinsurer footprint and shifts long‑term liabilities.

Dutch Bros will open its first Columbus drive‑thru at 5344 W. Broad St., targeting late 2026 as the company rolls out multiple Central Ohio sites.

Family Dollar has closed 28 Ohio locations since July 2025, trimming the chain's footprint and leaving gaps in neighborhood shopping across several cities.

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.