Nationwide will reinsure roughly $16 billion of MassMutual life policies, a major life‑block deal that expands Columbus’s reinsurer footprint and shifts long‑term liabilities.

CEOs at an invite-only Private 100 dinner warned that finding and keeping skilled workers — not permits or materials — is South Florida’s biggest growth constraint. Low unemployment and many open roles are forcing companies to move faster and invest in training.

Sprouts plans to open 30–40 stores across New England beginning in 2028, with Weymouth slated as its first local location. The Phoenix-based grocer’s move could upend suburban grocery competition.

Auzmet Architectural filed for Chapter 7 and is winding down its Dallas shop, leaving roughly 152 employees out of work.

About 165,000 Mainstays fabric dressers sold at Walmart were recalled for tip‑over and entrapment hazards; refunds are available.

Meijer is planning a midsize grocery at 33500 7 Mile Rd in Livonia, bringing roughly 175 jobs and a compact, fresh-food–first store to the corridor.

BILL overhauled its executive team and approved a plan to cut up to 30% of staff, with $30M–$60M in restructuring charges as the company pivots to AI.

Observable Space says a $94 million Space Force award and a $90 million Series A will bankroll a new manufacturing push in Detroit.

Buc‑ee’s has confirmed an Aug. 12 opening for its 74,000‑sq‑ft San Marcos travel center, bringing 100+ pumps, EV chargers and about 175 jobs to the I‑35 corridor.

MasterBrand closed its $3.6 billion all‑stock merger with American Woodmark, combining two major cabinetry makers and targeting $90M in annual cost synergies.

Amazon’s new 630,000‑sq‑ft inbound cross‑dock in Rancho Cordova stages incoming freight on 11 miles of conveyor and aims for roughly six‑hour turnarounds.

Bank of America reached a 16% ROTCE after a strong quarter, hitting its medium‑term target earlier than expected and sharpening questions about buybacks and local investment.

The NYC Comptroller and Hebrew Free Loan Society are expanding zero‑interest lending with an $8M commitment to help qualifying small businesses access up to $60K. The program aims to reach owners shut out of traditional credit.