Apparently, that’s how the cookie crumbles. Chip City, the viral New York bakery chain that ballooned from a Queens storefront into a multi-state cookie empire, backed by millions from Danny Meyer’s investment firm, appears to have abruptly shuttered stores across New York City and other major markets — just days after its co-founder sued the … Read more
It’s lights out for another popular retailer as over 100 stores are set to close. Cato Fashions — a North Carolina-based women’s retail chain — has just announced it will shut down roughly 120 stores by the end of 2026. The 80-year-old value retailer revealed in a press release that it will axe only the … Read more
Adios. Popular Mexican restaurant Dos Coyotes has closed its last Bay Area location as the chain’s footprint begins to shrink. Dos Coyotes Border Café announced that Thursday, September 24 was the last day of operation for their location on Crow Canyon Place in San Ramon, California. Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter The … Read more
Some Maxxinistas may have to become Marshallistas. Retailers are having trouble keeping doors open and lights on as high costs and low foot traffic remain a problem across the board. Recently, major players like Nordstrom, Saks and Macy’s have all been forced to shut locations. Shoppers will lose three T.J. Maxx stores this year as … Read more
The Upper East Side is about to get a whole lot happier. Happier Grocery, an upscale, community-driven grocery store founded in 2023 in NYC, recently signed a 20,500-square-foot lease at 210 East 86th Street in what was once the City Cinemas movie theater space, marking the swanky supermarket’s second location. The store, which has widely … Read more
On a Sunday afternoon in the San Fernando Valley, shattered patrons and employees came together for a going away party of a beloved institution. MacLeod Ale Brewing Co., a cult-favorite Van Nuys brewery — known for its old-school British cask ales and house made pizzas, and neighborhood vibe — announced it’s shutting down on September … Read more
It’s officially lights out on a popular restaurant and bar after abruptly closing down. After 55 years slinging drinks and plates of Southern comfort food, Nashville-based hot spot O’Charley’s has closed all remaining locations. Earlier this year, the national chain had 52 restaurants, according to multiple reports. All locations closed down on Wednesday, September 9, … Read more
They’re checking out. Slumping sneaker seller Nike shuttered of a total of 11 of its U.S. stores in July alone, according to a report — including one location in a popular upscale shopping center in Northern California. The closures impacted states across the country, including Texas, New Jersey, Illinois, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri, Maryland, and … Read more
Brew-tal! An unrepentantly lefty Bay Area cafe battling three major discrimination lawsuits over treatment of Jewish customers slammed its doors shut suddenly, this week— citing “safety” fears and raging against its supposed “Zionist” foes. Owners of Oakland’s Jerusalem Coffee House told customers on social media they were taking time to “reset ourselves,” and to “focus on … Read more
Bahama Breeze is about to blow away for good. Earlier this year, parent company — Darden Restaurants — announced all Bahama Breeze locations would close down for good, sailing away after 30 years. The Orlando-based chain revealed 14 of its restaurants would shut down while 28 would be converted into other Darden brand eateries (Olive … Read more
Get clucked, the kitchen is closing. After a decades-long run dishing up chicken and waffles, an Oakland staple is closing its doors for good. Home of Chicken and Waffles announced the closure on its website telling guests its last day to scarf down a plate will be on August 31. “Thank you for all the … Read more
A quick trip to your local grocery store may be on its way out. Supermarkets, both small and large, are shutting down all across the country as chains cut underperforming stores. In an earnings call last year, grocery giant Kroger said it would slash its store count by 60 locations over the next 18 months, … Read more
JuneShine’s hometown happy hour is officially last call. The San Diego-born hard kombucha brand is closing its final company-owned tasting rooms just months after pulling the plug on local brewing, capping a fizzy retreat that leaves the once high-flying beverage darling without a single company-run taproom in the US. The company announced this week that … Read more
Say “sayonara” to your diet. Salad and Go, a made-to-order fast-casual spot dishing up salads, wraps and breakfast options, has filed for bankruptcy and revealed all locations will close down today. The company — which also owns another restaurant called Angie’s — announced the “bittersweet” shutters on their Facebook page. “Today is a bittersweet day … Read more
Walgreens has shuttered stores across at least a dozen states, including New York and New Jersey, as part of a multiyear plan to cut costs and close underperforming locations. The Chicago-based pharmacy chain first announced plans in October 2024 to close roughly 1,200 underperforming stores over the next three years – including 500 locations in … Read more
Say goodbye to your local pet supply. Tractor Supply, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the US, just announced in an earnings call that dozens of its pet stores will be shutting down for good. Petsense by Tractor Supply is a pet specialty retailer within the company’s portfolio and as of late June had 209 … Read more
You can’t take that to the bank. Citizens Bank has just announced that 100 to 120 in-store branches will be closing down. The Providence, Rhode Island-based parent company, Citizens Financial Group, reported the shutters in a recent earnings call, confirming the move was part of a 10-year plan. Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO of … Read more
The days of polishing off a towering burger with endless steak fries at your neighborhood Red Robin may soon be numbered. Another location has bitten the dust as the 57-year-old burger chain presses ahead with a restructuring plan that could shutter up to 50 locations nationwide, as per TheStreet. Its latest casualty is the longtime … Read more
The world’s largest convenience store just got a little less convenient. With over 85,000 locations globally, 7-Eleven became a gas station powerhouse, operating in 20 countries. The chain has 13,000 locations across the US alone. But stores are disappearing like the last drops from a slushie machine. During a fiscal first-quarter earnings presentation last week … Read more
It’s dough-ver for another pizza icon. A Papa Murphy’s franchisor has announced that up to 50 locations will close down after a performance review of the company’s lagging brands. The Canadian franchisor and operator, MTY Group, said in an earnings call that 45 to 50 Papa Murphy’s spots will shut in the next six to … Read more