ANDMORE’s CEO Jon Pertchik will step down May 31, 2026. The company named an internal executive committee to run AmericasMart through a busy June market stretch.

Private equity’s Sycamore Partners has already prompted layoffs, office exits and fresh worries about pharmacy access across Chicago.

Terra Bella's new Del Mar outpost pairs a full plant market with an on‑site Selva Coffee House serving signature lattes and weekend DJ‑backed "Selva Nights."

Uniqlo opens a new Oakbrook Center shop on May 15 with taiko performances, local-artist merch and giveaways for early shoppers.

Ariat will open its largest retail shop at Mall of America, marking the brand’s first Minnesota storefront and adding another national name to MOA’s 2026 expansion.

Trump Mobile's updated preorder terms say a $100 deposit is only a "conditional opportunity" and the T1 handset "may never be commercially released," leaving hundreds of thousands waiting. Regulators and tech outlets are picking through filings and refunds.

Lee Enterprises says digital revenue now makes up 56% of its business and adjusted EBITDA jumped to $15M, narrowing the Post‑Dispatch owner's quarterly loss.

Byron Allen’s family office agreed to buy about 52% of BuzzFeed for $120 million, installing Allen as CEO while Jonah Peretti pivots to lead BuzzFeed’s AI efforts.

Former Spirit crew gathered at Founders Plaza near DFW for a quiet farewell after the airline abruptly halted operations, leaving many facing a difficult job search. The gathering underscored how industry seniority rules can complicate next steps for long‑time workers.

A draft 2026 stock assessment finds juvenile blue crabs down roughly 50% since 2010, forcing watermen and managers to weigh new restrictions.

Jeff Vahle, Walt Disney World’s president since 2020, announced he will retire and will remain on the job through late July.

Plaintiffs say Nike raised prices to cover tariffs and now stands to receive federal refunds; a Portland suit asks a judge to stop the company from keeping both.

Maynard Steel, a nearly century‑old Milwaukee foundry, filed for receivership in Milwaukee County Circuit Court on May 11, creating uncertainty for workers and heavy‑equipment suppliers.