Harbor Freight opened a roughly 21,000‑square‑foot store at Robinson Crossing in Severna Park on April 7, replacing a former grocer and adding local jobs along Ritchie Highway.

Leica opened its first Chicago store on the Magnificent Mile, pairing a retail shop with a gallery, workshops and a limited-edition 'Chicago Edition 17' camera.

Sprouts is moving into Middle River’s Costco Plaza, taking over the former Big Lots space. County and community leaders confirmed the lease but gave no opening date.

A Baltimore nonprofit bought the Pittsburgh Post‑Gazette, averting a May shutdown and keeping the city’s largest newsroom operating under a nonprofit model.

Chanel-backed St. Supéry has purchased Rudd Estate’s Oakville vineyards and Crossroads label; Samantha Rudd says Press Restaurant will continue operating. The purchase price was not disclosed.

A Coral Gables 7‑Eleven sold Florida’s lone big‑money draw ticket on Monday — a Fantasy 5 midday winner worth $58,526. Here’s what the winner needs to do to claim it.

Loudon‑based Protomet says it will hire about 50 workers and hold a career fair April 23 to fill assembly, machining and welding positions as part of an "AI‑proof" push.

Boston’s first recreational dispensary quietly closed its Grove Hall shop after lawsuits and a $2.2M judgment, leaving employees locked out and vendors unpaid.

Koss says it will appeal a Utah judge’s March 25 dismissal of its last patent suit against Skullcandy. The decision leans on earlier rulings that invalidated key claims.

A three-month residency will take over the former Goose & Elder storefront at Findlay Market, hosting rotating makers, pop-ups and events this summer.

Engineering filings show Publix plans to demolish and rebuild its Woodland Center store in Eustis, adding pickup and expanded services. The project could reshape the SR‑19 retail strip.

Atlantic Union Bank plans seven Raleigh branches as part of a 10-branch North Carolina expansion beginning in 2026.

Dow will promote longtime executive Karen S. Carter to CEO on July 1, 2026, while Jim Fitterling moves to executive chair after shareholder votes. The shift is part of the company's planned succession.