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.

Natural Grocers will convert a former trampoline‑park space at 800 S. 10th St. into a 15,000‑sq‑ft organic grocery; state filings show work running June–August 2026.

Cavender's has signed to occupy a former Saks OFF 5TH box on San Antonio's northwest side as landlords retool anchor vacancies in the wake of Saks Global's Chapter 11.

Coach plans a roughly 5,200‑sq‑ft boutique at Alamo Quarry Market in San Antonio, with interior work targeted for completion in October 2026.

Newk's Eatery is courting San Antonio for a multi‑unit push that could bring up to 10 restaurants to the city. The chain is actively seeking local multi‑unit franchise partners as it leverages recent franchising momentum.

A SmartAsset study finds geoscientists and pilots among Texas's biggest pay winners while editors and home‑health aides earn far less after price adjustments.

National Safety Apparel will close its Eastside Currency Drive plant on June 30, eliminating 68 jobs including 44 sewing operators. The company filed state notice April 23.

Walmart opened a $350M milk processing plant in Robinson, Texas, that will supply hundreds of stores and add more than 400 jobs to the Waco area.

Chief Executive's CEO survey named Texas the best state for business for the 22nd straight year as officials point to a $2.9 trillion economy and 2.5% growth.

Preliminary talks between iHeartMedia and Sirius XM rattled markets Friday, lifting iHeart and knocking down Sirius shares while regulators weigh antitrust implications.

TDLR filings show Home Depot is planning a 107,797‑sq‑ft store with a 28,120‑sq‑ft garden center near I‑35 and McCarty in San Marcos, with construction eyed for Sept. 2026–Aug. 2027.

Einstein Bros. Bagels is planning a 1,927-square-foot Far West Side shop in San Antonio, with construction slated for June 2026. The location would join five other local storefronts.

Love's opened a new San Antonio travel stop that will host the first Whataburger inside a Love's; the burger counter is set to open May 4.