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New Businesses Pop Up Across Central Pennsylvania in 2025

December 25, 2025

In 2025, central Pennsylvania saw a wave of new businesses opening their doors. From healthcare to retail, these new spots are changing the local scene. Let's dive into some of the most interesting additions. Healthcare got a boost with new clinics and hospitals. Oak Street Health opened a clinic i

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Walmart's Leadership Shift: A New Era Begins

November 15, 2025

Walmart is saying goodbye to its long-time CEO, Doug McMillon, who will retire early next year. The company has chosen John Furner, currently heading Walmart's U. S. operations, to take the reins starting February 1st. This news came as a surprise, causing a brief dip in Walmart's stock prices befor

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Saks Off 5th in Connecticut to Shut Down: What's Next?

November 7, 2025

Saks Off 5th, a popular clothing store, is saying goodbye to Connecticut. The store, which opened in 2018 at Corbin's Corner near Westfarms Mall, will be closing its doors in January. This news comes from reports by Yahoo Finance and WWD. The decision to close the store is part of a bigger plan. Sa

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The Journey of Michael Fiddelke: From Intern to Target's CEO

August 21, 2025

Michael Fiddelke is set to take the reins at Target, stepping into the CEO role in February. This move comes after a long journey within the company, starting as a humble intern over two decades ago. Before joining Target, Fiddelke spent time at Deloitte and earned his MBA from Northwestern Universi

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Tariffs: A Pricey Hurdle for Retailers and Consumers

July 3, 2025

The retail world is feeling a bit more at ease after the latest tariff news. President Trump's recent announcement about Vietnam tariffs has sparked mixed reactions. The new 20% tariff rate is better than the initially proposed 46%, but it's still not great for business. Some executives see it as a

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Kohl's CEO Out: A Sudden Change at the Top

May 2, 2025

Kohl's, a well-known retail chain, has recently gone through a significant change. The company's board decided to fire its CEO, Ashley Buchanan. This decision came after an investigation found that Buchanan had been involved in some questionable business deals. Specifically, he had directed the comp

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Forever 21's Final Sale: The End of an Era

March 18, 2025

The fast-fashion giant Forever 21 is shutting down its U. S. operations. This is not the first time the company has faced financial trouble. It filed for bankruptcy protection in 2019. Now, it's doing it again. This time, the plan is to close all U. S. stores. The company is also considering selling

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Forever 21's Fashion Struggle

March 17, 2025

The fast-fashion brand Forever 21 is facing tough times once again. This time, the company's U. S. operations have filed for bankruptcy protection. This is the second time in recent years that the brand has had to take this step. The fashion industry is a tough place, and Forever 21 is feeling the h

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Joann Fabrics: The End of an Era?

February 25, 2025

Joann Fabrics, a well-known name in the crafting world, is shutting down all of its stores across the country. This news comes after a series of events that have led to the company's downfall. The company had already planned to close 500 stores and keep 300 open just last month. This decisi

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Macy’s: Saying Goodbye to Some South Florida Stores

January 11, 2025

Some big news for shoppers in South Florida: a few Macy’s stores and Furniture Galleries are packing up and saying goodbye. Macy’s recently announced their plan to close around 150 stores across the country that aren’t performing well. In South Florida, this means a handful of stores are on the chop