Fort Worth-based FirstCash appointed T. Brent Stuart as CEO, setting a Jan. 1, 2027 handoff as the pawnshop chain grows past 3,300 stores and expands in the U.K.

Wabtec told investors it secured a roughly $1 billion Australian order on its July 22 earnings call as the Pittsburgh company beat Q2 targets and leaned into digital services.

Sony will stop making PlayStation discs in January 2028, and Tampa Bay stores that live on used‑game trade‑ins say the change will squeeze margins. Local shops plan to lean on retro stock, events and collectibles to stay afloat.

The Milwaukee Bucks have sued several corporate partners this year—naming their champagne and an arena odor-control partner among the defendants in a rare sponsor dispute.

South Florida pump prices climbed this week — Miami about $3.96 and parts of Broward above $4 — as crude‑market volatility and Gulf shipping risks tightened supplies.

Woody’s Pet Food Deli will close its Minneapolis and Eagan shops after 18 years. Stores will remain open while owners sell off remaining inventory over the next couple weeks.

After a $308 million GAAP loss in 2025, Marriott Vacations’ Orlando team is leaning on loyalty tiers, owner events and portfolio trims to claw back profitability. Executives say early signals are encouraging as they reshape inventory and marketing.

Suitcase‑sized plug‑in batteries are being installed at NYC shops for free, trimming peak charges that can make up a big portion of commercial electric bills.

Southern Nevada pump prices have crept back into the mid‑$4s as crude spikes after recent shipping attacks, and analysts warn the valley could see another round of increases. Local averages and global oil moves both favor higher prices at the pump.

Charlotte’s SPX Technologies paid about CA$605M (≈US$430M) for Montreal‑based Neptronic, adding controls and electric‑heat products to its HVAC lineup. The deal arrives ahead of SPX’s July 30 earnings update.

Two Lucky Day Lotto tickets hit the July 22 drawing; one was sold at a Naperville convenience store and each winner takes home $650,000.

The Ballwin Applebee’s on Manchester Road will close this summer after decades in business; the owner cited falling sales and rising costs.

Mayor Brandon Johnson toured the Magnificent Mile and officials point to rising visitors, falling crime and lower vacancy rates as signs downtown is rebounding.