Kroger to Shutter 60 Stores Amid Operational Overhaul Despite Sales Growth
Kroger is closing 60 stores over 18 months, which is about 5% of their locations, despite a slight sales dip and a rise in identical-store sales. The closures aim to reinvest savings and improve customer experience.
Detroit's Eastern Market at the Forefront of Innovation with Finalists Named in $3M Sustainable Cities Challenge
Detroit selects four finalist teams for the Sustainable Cities Challenge to innovate Eastern Market's freight system, rewarding them $130,000 each for pilot projects to reduce environmental impact, with a total of $3 million in final prizes.
Attorney General Anne Lopez Concludes Maui Wildfire Probe, Shifts Hawaiian Strategy Toward Enhanced Prevention and Readiness
AG Anne Lopez concludes the Maui wildfire investigation, focusing on prevention and readiness, with actionable insights and recommendations for future disaster defense in Hawaiʻi.
Kroger Co. Announces Closure of 60 Stores Nationwide Amid Strategic Reorganization
Kroger Co. plans to close 60 stores in various states within 18 months as part of a strategic initiative to boost remaining stores' performance. The company offers affected employees positions in other locations.
Michigan Launches MI Hub for Manufacturers to Propel State's Industrial Sector into Clean Energy Future
Michigan launches the MI Hub for Manufacturers in Detroit to help small and mid-sized manufacturers modernize and compete in the clean energy economy, backed by a $1.5 million investment and partnerships.
Sacramento Seeks Culinary Visionaries to Transform Historic Steamers Building into Vibrant Café
Sacramento invites entrepreneurs to transform the historic Steamers Building into a café, aiming to revitalize the Old Sacramento Waterfront with new amenities and a focus on local culture and history.












