The Ballwin Applebee’s on Manchester Road will close this summer after decades in business; the owner cited falling sales and rising costs.

General Motors will spend $157 million to modernize paint‑shop equipment and infrastructure at its Wentzville Assembly plant, which builds the Colorado and Canyon. The upgrade is a targeted move to keep finishing lines current.

Nestlé Purina will spend about €560M ($643M) on a Mantova wet‑food factory and logistics hub, with production expected in 2029.

Schnucks says it will close its Bridgeton distribution warehouse on March 28, 2027, affecting 64 employees. Most are members of Teamsters Local 688 and have been offered severance.

Maryland Heights‑based World Wide Technology scored a 12‑month, $230M Army GEMSS 2.1 award to centralize Cisco software, support and asset management across Army networks.

Nature's Bakery will wind down its Hazelwood plant in a phased shutdown that affects 345 workers. Layoffs start Sept. 11, 2026 and finish Feb. 26, 2027.

A local travel agent in St. Louis left customers scrambling for Bosnia flights and refunds, with some reporting thousands of dollars lost and unusable confirmation codes.

A June 25 class-action suit in St. Louis alleges Peabody misled investors about delays at the Centurion coal mine, claiming the company kept its stock artificially high.

Sen. Eric Schmitt says Boeing's new 1.1M‑sq‑ft plant in north St. Louis County will assemble the Air Force's F‑47, promising jobs while stirring debate over tax breaks and cleanup.

The Hoffmann Family of Companies agreed to buy KMOX and five other Audacy‑owned St. Louis stations; the purchase would expand the group's local media footprint pending FCC approval.

BellRing Brands said it will record about $6 million in one‑time charges as it realigns staff to chase $10–12 million in annual savings while the chief growth officer exits.

Edward Jones has taken a minority stake in Quicken, gaining access to Quicken's budgeting and investment-tracking tools used by millions. The move follows a wider industry push for fintech capabilities.

The Ballpark Village Starbucks at 6 Cardinal Way has reopened under a new franchisee after closing in October 2024. The return restores downtown coffee service near Busch Stadium.