Sheetz will cut the ribbon Tuesday at 1535 Georgesville Road with free coffee, prize giveaways and local donations to two charities.

Visit California has named tourism veteran Julie Coker as its next president and CEO; Caroline Beteta will retire in September 2026 after nearly 30 years leading the agency. Coker starts in October and will oversee statewide marketing programs.

Ulta Beauty will open a 6,545-square-foot shop at Grapevine Mills this fall, according to state renovation filings and mall officials. Work is scheduled through September.

FAO Schwarz has opened a Jewel Box shop inside Nordstrom’s Manhattan flagship, bringing the brand’s theatrical toys and demos to 57th Street. The assortment will appear online and roll out to stores later this year.

Georgia Banking Company closed a $77.7M private placement led by Fortress affiliates to back expansion after a recent merger. The Atlanta lender says proceeds will support growth, balance-sheet strength and liquidity for existing investors.

Costco opened its first standalone gas station in Mission Viejo — a 40-pump, members-only fueling site built on a former Bed Bath & Beyond footprint.

Kroger says the Mariano’s at 6655 Grand Ave. in Gurnee will close on July 17; affected employees are being offered transfer opportunities.

Onsemi will acquire San Jose‑based Synaptics in an all‑stock deal valued near $7 billion, folding Synaptics’ Edge AI and connectivity technology into onsemi’s platform.

CPSC expanded the recall of Lomi roll‑on waxing kits to add model LOMB2004PK after overheating reports; about 14,700 additional units are now covered.

The Undefeated Tribe is expanding its East Austin headquarters and recruiting support staff as it opens more Crunch 3.0 gyms across the Austin metro. The growth comes as the franchise accelerates local club openings and presales.

Figma's Config packed Moscone this week, drawing thousands of designers and a slate of major product updates while giving downtown businesses a lift.

Heinen's will close its downtown Cleveland market on July 31. The company says all downtown associates will be offered roles elsewhere and there will be no layoffs.

Census-backed figures show Ohio’s Black-owned employer firms employed 64,000+ people in 2023 and saw payrolls rise to roughly $2 billion.