AdvanceTEC and parent Equans are investing about $7.5M to expand their Clayton plant, adding 160 jobs with average pay near $90K and nearly doubling local staff.

Nike has closed its Fenton location in Cary, leaving a high‑profile vacancy at the mixed‑use center as the brand trims stores during a national turnaround. Local shoppers noticed the shutdown this week.

Frito-Lay will move warehouse operations at its Raleigh distribution site to an external logistics provider, affecting roughly 65 local jobs. The change is slated for early September and WARN notices are being issued.