May 18, 2026 Close the skills gap through employer-educator collaboration BY Paul Toomey Higher education is under pressure from every direction. Shifts in finance and policy, high tuition costs, and a decline in public trust have forced colleges and universities to rethink how they prepare people for work. At the same time, employers face persistent talent … Continue reading Close the skills gap through employer-educator collaboration
March 05, 2026 Responsible compounding could close the innovation gap BY Sabrina Martucci Johnson You’ve probably seen compounding making headlines recently, and not for the right reasons. From so-called “personalized” GLP-1s flooding the market to telehealth startups touting hormone “rebalancing” kits, compounding has become a buzzword for companies looking to shortcut regulation. Much of the scrutiny … Continue reading Responsible compounding could close the innovation gap
March 04, 2026 Sportsman’s Warehouse may close underperforming locations BY Sam Federman Utah-based outdoor retailer Sportsman’s Warehouse may be closing some of its stores in the near future. “As part of the Company’s review of its stores, we have identified about five stores for potential closure due to underperformance and lack of profitability,” Sportsman’s … Continue reading Sportsman’s Warehouse may close stores after identifying a list of underperforming locations
February 04, 2026 Pizza Hut will close 250 ‘underperforming’ locations in 2026 as list of struggling restaurants grows
SMBs are spending more on marketing but growing less confident in results, creating an opportunity for B2B marketers to step in with clear, data-driven solutions. Greg Kihlstrom on September 18, 2025 SMBs are spending more time and money on marketing. At first glance, that seems like good news. But the reality is more complicated. … Continue reading B2B marketers have a chance to close the small business confidence gap
August 01, 2025 Corporation for Public Broadcasting will close, putting public TV and radio at risk BY Taylor Hatmaker Federal funding cuts have claimed their latest victim. On Friday, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced that it will wind down operations in light of a fatal federal funding shortfall. The Trump administration asked for the targeted … Continue reading Corporation for Public Broadcasting will close, putting public TV and radio at risk
The festive-goods supplier has struggled with changing consumer habits as Americans cut spending amid high inflation. BY Jennifer Mattson The party is over for Party City, which is closing all its stores and going out of business after 40 years of supplying balloons, cups, candles, and tableware for everything from birthday and anniversary parties to … Continue reading Party City wraps up 40 years in business, will close all locations imminently
November 14, 2024 Advance Auto Parts will close 700-plus stores as the list of struggling retailers grows The auto-parts provider is the latest U.S. chain to downsize as consumers spend less due to rising prices. BY Jennifer Mattson Advance Auto Parts, a leading automotive aftermarket-parts provider in North America that serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself … Continue reading Advance Auto Parts will close 700-plus stores as the list of struggling retailers grows
November 04, 2024 TGI Fridays bankruptcy update: Will more restaurant locations close amid Chapter 11? Fridays is the latest restaurant chain to file for bankruptcy protection in a year where customers are eating out less and operating costs are on the rise. BY Tracy Brown Hamilton American casual dining restaurant chain TGI Fridays has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy … Continue reading TGI Fridays bankruptcy update: Will more restaurant locations close amid Chapter 11?
October 11, 2024 7-Eleven will close more than 400 stores as the list of struggling retailers grows The move comes as the convenience store’s parent company tries to stave off a takeover bid from the owner of competing chain Circle K. BY Jennifer Mattson 7-Eleven is closing 444 of its “underperforming” convenience-store locations across North America, … Continue reading 7-Eleven will close more than 400 stores as the list of struggling retailers grows
