New BEA figures show Colorado’s outdoor recreation growth cooled in 2024 despite a still‑large ski economy. Industry groups warn margins are tight and call for public‑lands investment.

Portland‑based Hampton Lumber has quietly replaced its CEO and named veteran Steve Zika interim while the family company weighs its next move.

A new coalition has a deal with TalusAg to bring modular green ammonia to Minnesota, promising cheaper, lower‑carbon fertilizer and a long‑term cooperative offtake.

Federal regulators say Ford will recall about 1.74 million U.S. vehicles after backup-camera software and module faults can blank, flip or invert rearview images. Ford plans free software updates or dealer repairs.

Winter storms and rising costs cooled Northern Ohio new‑car sales in February, dealers and industry analysts say. The Cleveland Auto Show and tax refunds could nudge March sales.

Centurium Capital, Luckin’s backer, reportedly bought Blue Bottle’s café business from Nestlé for under $400M — a steep discount to earlier valuations.

Tens of thousands of acres of California vineyards have been ripped out and industry experts warn another wave of pullouts is coming as demand slumps and imports rise. Analysts say the correction could last into 2026.

IKEA will close its Cordova store on May 3, 2026; state filings show about 114 workers will be affected. The company says it will offer transfers and severance.

LazyDaze pairs Ethiopian coffee with hemp at a South Austin coffeeshop, citing lab tests and state hemp rules as it expands beyond Austin.

Amazon will open four delivery sites in Broken Arrow, Perry, Weatherford and McAlester, promising faster deliveries and more than 500 jobs statewide.

GXO is closing its West Jefferson warehouse, affecting more than 100 workers and prompting local workforce outreach.

The NFL opened a vendor portal for the 2027 Draft; DMV small and diverse businesses can apply by March 31 to be listed for contracting opportunities.

After nearby Walgreens shut, the Lem Turner Road pharmacy is swamped — customers report long lines and missed prescription pickups. Local leaders and pharmacists are pressing for fixes.