GM paused Factory Zero and idled about 1,300 workers, a fresh sign that cooling EV demand is hitting Detroit production lines and suppliers. The plant’s role in GM’s EV push makes the pause particularly consequential.

Kroger has closed its Heights and Spring stores this week, the latest moves in a local reshuffle tied to a national efficiency plan. Shoppers and staff are weighing alternatives as the company reconfigures its Houston footprint.

Astemo Americas is closing its Tallapoosa parts plant after a key customer pulled a contract, affecting roughly 60 local jobs.

Taylor Duma, founded in 2005, is closing after a years-long run and a recent exodus of partners. Some lawyers are moving to Offit Kurman and new local firms.

JCB says it will hire about 600 workers in 2027 and is weighing a company-run dealership near its South Side factory as production ramps late 2026.

Wayfair opened a 150,000-square-foot store Tuesday at The District at Howell Mill, replacing a former Walmart and adding an in-store cafe and 18 departments.

Bakery Express filed plans to build a large industrial baking facility near Orlando International Airport to expand production for grocery-store customers.

Fremont-based Alamar Biosciences filed for an IPO after adding nearly 100 employees and launching a major neuro‑proteomics panel as it pushes commercialization.

San Diego startup Manifold raised $8M and launched software that maps autonomous AI agent activity after high‑profile mishaps at Meta and with OpenClaw exposed gaps in runtime controls.

A viral Sacramento video shows customers directed to self‑service kiosks at McDonald’s, reopening the debate over AI upgrades and California’s $20 fast‑food wage.

CVS Health opened its first Chicago pharmacy-only location in the West End, a compact apothecary-style shop focused on prescriptions and pharmacist care. The company says four more Chicago sites are planned this summer.

Tyson Foods announced Monday it will close its Darlington Drive facility in Rome, Ga., calling the single‑customer site "no longer viable." Local partners are lining up job resources for affected workers.

Velera will promote Brian Caldarelli to president and CEO on Oct. 1, 2026, as Chuck Fagan retires at fiscal year end. The move locks in an internal successor amid post‑merger integration.