Primark plans to expand in the U.S., focusing on Florida and Texas, and grow to 60 stores by 2027. The growth strategy includes a new distribution center in Jacksonville, Florida.

The L Street Tavern in South Boston, famed for "Good Will Hunting," is changing ownership after 27 years with the Woods family. The Medico family will continue its legacy.

Barnes & Noble is expanding in Chicago, opening five new stores including a notable location in a former bank building in Wicker Park. The retailer is experiencing significant growth and plans over 50 new openings in 2024.

The MN PROMISE Act Loan Program opens applications for small businesses in the Twin Cities, offering $24 million over two years for capital improvements in disadvantaged areas.

The Chicago Auto Show showcases electric vehicles, despite Stellantis' absence and potential labor issues. The 2025 Ford Explorer is unveiled, but Rivian is missing. The event, also featuring a charity gala, runs from Feb. 10-19.

Seattle Public Utilities highlights their commitment to providing quality drinking water through skilled staff and community partnerships, serving 1.5 million people and maintaining strong relations with over 20 wholesale customers.

Polls reveal Portland residents feel the city is on the wrong track with concerns about homelessness, safety, and taxes overshadowing progress efforts.

A federal court has ordered Portland's Pizzicato restaurant chain to pay $540K for illegal tip pooling and labor violations, including underage worker endangerment.

The oldest saloon in Marin County, the William Tell House, is for sale with a combined asking price of $2.65 million, which includes the business and property.

Houston's East End will see aging warehouses transformed into a "food-maker" campus and a mixed-use district, with commercial kitchen spaces for local vendors and a pedestrian-friendly design featuring dining, shopping, office spaces, and greenspace.

The Brooklyn Park Planning Commission will review JJ's Fish & Chicken's plan to expand operations on February 14, 2024; the meeting will be streamed online for public viewing.

The EPA has updated air pollution standards, reducing allowable soot levels, which may impact industrial development in Texas cities and is met with industry resistance.

A settlement may lead to lower electricity rate hikes than originally proposed by CenterPoint Energy in Houston, pending approval by Texas regulators.