Mayor Brandon Johnson toured the Magnificent Mile and officials point to rising visitors, falling crime and lower vacancy rates as signs downtown is rebounding.

H&M will eliminate 76 corporate roles at its Fifth Avenue office as the company continues store closures and an organizational reshuffle. The moves follow recent public filings and a WARN notice.

Eyemart Express says a February cyberattack may have exposed names, Social Security numbers and prescription records. The Dallas‑area retailer is notifying customers and faces at least one lawsuit.

Jonathan Bock resigned as co‑CEO of Blackstone’s private‑credit fund on July 20; Brad Marshall will run BCRED alone as the vehicle deals with heavy redemption requests.

Barnes & Noble will close its 33‑year Redwood City store at Sequoia Station this September as the chain opens new Bay Area locations. Local alternatives and the site's future remain unclear.

About 10,040 Romorgniz 12-drawer fabric dressers sold on Amazon were recalled after failing federal stability tests; Romorgniz is offering refunds and disposal instructions.

Healthcare and hospitality lifted Los Angeles' job growth over the year even as payrolls dipped slightly in June. State data and market reports show a mixed but steady labor picture.

A viral clip shows a large iguana named Titan vaulting from a FedEx package inside a Memphis shipping store; the owner secured the reptile and no one was injured.

A former McCrory’s on Pike Street has been reborn as Midtown Market — a 9,000‑sq‑ft downtown hub with duckpin bowling, a soda shop, a cocktail bar and more.

UK fandom retailer House of Spells will open a 20,000‑sq‑ft Times Square flagship on July 29, promising immersive sets, late hours and rare collectibles.

Tampa Bay's Fast 50 pulled in $3.2 billion in 2025 and is heavy on construction firms, signaling more hires and projects across the region.

General Motors will spend $157 million to modernize paint‑shop equipment and infrastructure at its Wentzville Assembly plant, which builds the Colorado and Canyon. The upgrade is a targeted move to keep finishing lines current.

LendingTree data show nearly 1 in 10 U.S. borrowers and about 12% of Georgians with active auto loans now face $1,000‑plus monthly payments, reshaping household budgets.