A UF/IFAS study finds Florida’s forest industry produced nearly $29 billion in 2023 and supported about 103,000 jobs, even as hurricanes and mill closures threaten rural communities.

Whole Foods plans a small-format store at 111 Harbor Way in Boston’s Seaport, placing a grocer in the same building as Amazon’s Boston offices. The move adds ground-floor grocery access to the rapidly developing waterfront neighborhood.

Coach will open The Coach Coffee Shop inside its Allen Premium Outlets location this summer, serving Stumptown-made Coach Blend coffee, snacks and exclusive merch.

UF research and NOAA outlook warn El Niño could bump up Botrytis risk in Plant City, leading to more fungicide sprays and higher costs for growers.

Faherty Brand will open a new store at King of Prussia Mall; the mall lists the shop as “Coming Soon” and no opening date has been set.

Caterpillar plans to add about 600 production jobs at its Sanford plant, hiring across assembly, logistics and fabrications as the factory ramps output.

Nissan narrowed its annual losses but still logged a 533 billion yen net loss, while saying cost cuts and model launches should help it return to profit next year.

Empty pumps at United Dairy Farmers left drivers circling this week; experts point to refinery maintenance and supplier allotments rather than a nationwide shortage.

Ford has quietly told certain suppliers they may be ineligible for new awards as it tightens cost and quality standards amid recent supply‑chain shocks.

Renegades has closed permanently, shrinking San Jose's small queer nightlife scene to two venues. A community fundraiser raised nearly $16,000 for staff.

NFIB's April survey keeps optimism below its long-term average as owners raise prices, hold cash and point to labor shortages and higher fuel costs. Local shops say margins are tight.

A Great Good Place for Books in Montclair Village will close this summer. Owner Kathleen Caldwell cites slow post‑pandemic foot traffic and health struggles as she prepares to retire.

Under Armour expanded its restructuring to roughly $305 million after another sales decline and posted a widened annual loss as executives promise more work to revive the brand.