Siemens’ new Fort Worth factory has added hundreds of jobs and city leaders say colleges, apprenticeships and employer partnerships must move faster to train the technicians those automated lines need.

Bob's Discount Furniture will move into the former Joann Fabrics near West Town Mall in Knoxville, with an interior buildout already in the contractor pipeline and a planned wrap by the end of 2026.

Parisian cashmere label Kujten leased a 2,567-square-foot SoHo storefront at 92 Greene Street, expanding after its Madison Avenue debut.

Founder Lynn Gordon has sued the buyer of French Meadow’s Lyndale location, saying the sale left the business owing $1.7M and damaged the brand she built.

San Diego County says a major supermarket sushi supplier misclassified chefs as contractors and made them pay equipment and food costs while earning commission. The suit alleges a widespread 'pay-to-work' model inside grocery delis.

Swiss running brand On is opening a Green Hills store, adding a standalone shop to Nashville’s upscale retail lineup.

Tennessee's first Wawa opened in Clarksville Thursday, drawing dozens for free coffee and limited-edition shirts as part of a larger state rollout. The chain says more Tennessee stores are coming.

Kroger shares fell about 7% after mixed first‑quarter results under new CEO Greg Foran, as investors weigh price cuts against near‑term margin risk.

Premium Kona coffee has become a theft target, and Honolulu stores are locking bags behind plexiglass as merchants weigh security costs. Experts point to rising prices and light penalties.

Maricopa County inspectors found 10 priority food‑safety violations at eight Valley grocery stores, prompting on‑the‑spot fixes and discarded food. The issues ranged from warm coolers to chemicals near beverages.

Honolulu Cookie Company is opening a larger, experiential flagship at The LINQ Promenade with interactive cookie stations and a July 25 grand opening.

Retail receipts climbed 0.9% in May, the fourth straight monthly gain, driven by autos, online and home-furnishing sales even as energy and geopolitical risks linger.

A Del Rio resident quietly claimed a $1 million top prize on the Texas Lottery's Queen of Spades scratch‑off; the ticket was sold at Easy Mart and Gas.