Project Runway–famous Mood Fabrics will open a 2,000‑sq‑ft showroom at 109 S. State St. this August, offering thousands of swatches, workshops and QR‑powered ordering.

IKEA is opening a Plan & Order pick-up point at Southland Plaza next Wednesday, offering design consultations and scheduled pick-up for South Bay shoppers.

Dadeland Mall’s Fashion Wing picked up a Parfums de Marly boutique and a Chilli Beans kiosk this month, joining several new stores that opened across the center in 2026.

Chicago Fed chief Austan Goolsbee told a Kenosha audience that tariffs, energy bills and other manufacturer cost pressures could push Wisconsin toward stagflation despite low unemployment.

French syrup maker Monin plans to buy about 70 acres near Zephyrhills Airport and invest more than $100M in a U.S. production and distribution campus. Details on jobs and timeline are still pending.

A Springfield trust claimed a $4M Lottery prize after a Honey Farms ticket sale in Northborough. The trust took a $2.6M lump sum and the store gets a $10K bonus.

Las Vegas teens say summer hiring has tightened as national forecasts point to the fewest teen hires in decades and local job fairs struggle to meet demand.

ThirdLove is planning a standalone boutique at Lenox Square’s fourth floor, moving from a shop-in-shop presence at Neiman Marcus to its first dedicated Atlanta store. The mall lists the unit as "Coming Soon."

Frito-Lay will move warehouse operations at its Raleigh distribution site to an external logistics provider, affecting roughly 65 local jobs. The change is slated for early September and WARN notices are being issued.

Sprouts has leased a Michaels unit in North Phoenix as the Phoenix-based grocer pushes a major store expansion. No opening date has been disclosed.

A Portland thrift-store hunter paid $3.07 for a Wilt Chamberlain warmup; Sotheby’s has authenticated it and estimates it could fetch $150K–$250K at auction.

Concord Mills is getting Request Boutique, JD Sports and Rally House this July, adding more sneaker and Hornets gear to the mall’s lineup. The moves arrive as Simon reshuffles tenants amid landlord court actions.

EMD Serono has given roughly 70 remote R&D staff tied to its Billerica lab three choices — relocate, commute three days a week, or accept severance; separations could start in early September.