First Watch has terminated its COO and moved operations under CEO Chris Tomasso as the Bradenton‑based chain manages a rapid expansion and heavy capital spending.

Winn‑Dixie’s Gardens Park Plaza location will close on April 19 as rent hikes and an expiring ground lease push some longtime tenants out. The anchor vacancy is already being shopped to national retailers.

Meridian Capital's Seattle team has joined CliftonLarsonAllen and will operate as CLA Meridian Capital, promising deeper M&A and capital‑raising support for local firms.

Uniqlo filed permits for two Portland-area stores — one in Tigard and one downtown. The filings are the clearest sign yet the retailer may be coming to Oregon.

A San Francisco chatbot startup says Apple pulled its apps and froze more than $500,000 in developer payouts; the company has filed suit asking a court to restore access and release funds.

The Leeds business index slipped to 41.9 as Colorado firms cite the Iran conflict and energy volatility. Companies say they'll limit spending and diversify revenue.

A terminal-management contractor will permanently close its Austell yard, a move that will end about 179 local jobs. State and local workforce resources are being pointed to assist affected workers.

Long stretches of closed storefronts have appeared on Miracle Mile as rising rents and bank branches reshape the street. City Hall and the chamber are testing pop-ups and permitting help.

GFL closed a roughly $900M deal for Frontier Waste Solutions, adding 24 Texas sites and nearly 1,000 staff. The purchase densifies GFL’s Texas Triangle footprint and tightens local competition.

The Pirates and PNC Bank named six Pittsburgh businesses to the Going to Bat program; each gets up to $100,000 in marketing support and a $5,000 grant for 2026.

A Chain Store Guide report shows Walmart, Harris Teeter and Food Lion still capture about 60% of Charlotte‑area grocery spending as sales hit a record $10.8B.

Bloomfield Township neighbors say Amazon's Prime Air drones are buzzing over backyards, prompting police to meet with the company about privacy and safety.

The ITC has opened a Section 337 investigation after InnoTV Labs alleged Roku and Hisense infringe display‑technology patents. The complaint seeks import bans and other remedies.