Las Vegas visitors dropped to 38.5 million in 2025, down by 7.5% from 2024, while conventions remained stable.

Shareholders at Denver’s SM Energy and Civitas approved a $12.8B all‑stock merger, clearing the way for a combined, Denver‑headquartered oil-and-gas company. The deal carries a planned leadership transition and an expected Jan. 30 close.

Amazon is closing all of its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores to focus on profitable ventures, converting some into Whole Foods amid expansion plans, while emphasizing its strength in grocery delivery services.

NYC is suing Radiant Solar for fraud, seeking $20 million in penalties and restitution after the company allegedly overcharged customers and provided poor installations.

Kathmandu MoMoCha, a Seattle-based Nepalese food business, adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic by selling frozen momos and utilizing funds from the Capital Access Program to buy a food truck, enabling home deliveries and business expansion.

Dow Inc. plans to cut 4,500 jobs as part of its "Transform to Outperform" initiative, shifting towards AI and automation to boost operational EBITDA by $2 billion.

Reyn Spooner is taking over the former Volcom unit at the Hyatt’s Pualeilani Atrium, marking its first Kalakaua storefront and third Waikiki location. The shop is due to open next Sunday.

SmartestEnergy US is opening a Houston office and entering ERCOT, preparing to triple local staff as it targets corporate energy customers.

A state WARN notice shows Benchmark Electronics will cut 65 positions at its Phoenix manufacturing site, activating rapid-response support for affected workers.

Primrose Candy, a family‑run Chicago confectioner founded in 1928, has filed Chapter 11 as it works to reorganize more than $12 million in debt while keeping its plant open.

A San Diego federal complaint says Costco advertised its $4.99 rotisserie chicken as preservative-free while ingredient lists include additives plaintiffs call preservatives. The company says it has removed the claims and the case is pending.

Danish drone-defense firm MyDefence will convert a century‑old downtown OKC warehouse into offices and R&D, bringing new local jobs and production capacity.

Johnny’s NY Pizzeria moved from a pandemic passion project into a Rocklin storefront at 2830 Sunset Blvd and marked the launch with a Chamber ribbon-cutting.