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Albertsons is closing stores: See a list of doomed locations for 2026 as the grocery giant evaluates its footprint

So far this year, closures have impacted supermarkets across Albertsons brands including Acme, Balducci’s, Randalls, Safeway, and Vons.

25.05.2026 20

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The SpaceX IPO prospectus offers a fascinating window into the spectacular death of Twitter

New financial disclosures from Elon Musk’s space company reveal details about a social network that’s far more earthbound than a Falcon rocket.

21.05.2026 2

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Carl’s Jr. stores closing in franchisee bankruptcy? See a list of locations that have been identified as burdensome

The owner of 59 Carl’s Jr. restaurants has asked for court permission to reject the leases on some California locations that it says are operating...

19.05.2026 10

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SpaceX IPO: Stock listing date nears as Elon Musk’s rocket company prepares for historic market debut

In advance of a rumored June listing on the Nasdaq, investors could get their first look at the space company’s prospectus as soon as this week.

18.05.2026 9

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Five Guys store closures: See a list of doomed locations in several states for 2026 so far

The popular burger chain has seen its overall U.S. footprint grow over the last few years, but a handful of its stores have recently closed or will...

12.05.2026 9

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Applebee’s store closures: See an updated list of locations that a bankrupt franchisee wants to shutter

Another round of bad news for fans of the casual dining chain. A large franchisee is planning to close more stores than previously reported.

06.05.2026 8

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The towering sets for Broadway’s ‘The Lost Boys’ have audiences gasping. Here’s how the designer pulled it off

Tony-winning set builder Dane Laffrey came back from the future of ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ and landed in the post-industrial depths of 1980s California.

06.05.2026 6

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Wendy’s is closing hundreds of stores: See an updated list of locations where the chain is shuttering the most

The fast food brand is in the middle of a turnaround effort to shed low-performing restaurants. Some states are being hit harder than others.

01.05.2026 9

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Pizza Hut is closing hundreds of restaurants: See an updated list of doomed locations for 2026

Three months after Yum Brands said it would shutter 250 locations, a Fast Company review has found that stores are disappearing quickly.

27.04.2026 10

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McDonald’s new McValue menu starts today. It might not save you money

The fast food giant is now offering a variety of items for under $3, but it’s doing away with a beloved bargain in the process. For some, the math...

21.04.2026 8

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Hardee’s is reopening dozens of restaurants: See a list of closed locations that are back in business

Stores that had shuttered in a legal dispute with franchisee ARC Burger are now corporate owned, according to a Fast Company review of job listings.

13.04.2026 9

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Applebee’s restaurant closures: See the list of doomed locations after a major franchisee went bankrupt

Georgia and Florida locations are among those that have shuttered, including stores near Disney World, SeaWorld, and the Daytona Speedway.

30.03.2026 10

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Popeyes restaurant closures: See the updated list of doomed locations from a major franchisee

After seeking Chapter 11 protection, Florida-based Sailormen Inc. has revealed in a new court filing that additional Popeyes stores have shuttered for...

11.03.2026 5

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Kroger is closing stores: See the updated list that shows shuttered locations across the country

The grocery giant appears to be more than halfway through its previously announced plan to shutter 60 stores, according to a Fast Company review.

06.03.2026 10

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How conspiracy theories spread before the internet, according to Tracy Letts’s ‘Bug’ on Broadway

Fast Company recently spoke with Namir Smallwood, who is starring opposite Carrie Coon in a 30-year-old play that feels creepily perfect for our era.

05.03.2026 10

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Oil and gold prices are soaring, stocks are falling, as Iran war and Middle East conflict escalate

With the U.S. stock market set to open for the first time since the Iran conflict began, traders are bracing for havoc amid fears of economic...

02.03.2026 40

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Popeyes franchisee closes 17 restaurants in bankruptcy. See the full list of doomed locations

28.01.2026 10

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GameStop store closures: List of doomed locations grows in 2026 as the retailer races to reduce costs

06.01.2026 10

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Tesla stock price is on the rise today despite gloomy expectations for vehicle deliveries: This could be why

02.01.2026 10

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Crumbl Cookies store closures: See the list of doomed locations, even as the company plots a 2026 expansion

23.12.2025 20

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Rocket Lab stock price soars: Why the SpaceX rival is blasting off today

22.12.2025 30

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Zara has closed hundreds of stores over the last few years, but this budget Inditex fashion brand is rising fast

19.12.2025 10

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Hundreds of Zara stores have closed over the last few years, but this budget Inditex fashion brand is rising fast

19.12.2025 10

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Value City and American Signature Furniture are closing stores in bankruptcy: See list of locations

24.11.2025 10

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Monopoly ‘Hamilton’ lets you celebrate American history and ruthless capitalism all in the same game night

21.11.2025 10

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Trump’s $2,000 tariff ‘dividend’ post is likely to fuel the stimulus check rumor mill for months

10.11.2025 10

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NYC mayoral election: How to track the race between Mamdani, Cuomo, and Sliwa in real time

05.11.2025 10

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Stephen Sondheim’s creative secret weapon had nothing to do with Broadway musicals

01.11.2025 10

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Flight delays are piling up due to the shutdown. Some travelers are taking this extra step to protect themselves

20.10.2025 10

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Quantum computing stocks are sinking today: What’s happening with Rigetti, D-Wave, QUBT, and IonQ?

17.10.2025 20

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Flight delays today: Air travel headaches continue as government shutdown enters its third week

14.10.2025 10

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Metro Mattress is closing stores and winding down operations: See the list of locations that will shutter

14.10.2025 10

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University of Phoenix IPO: All eyes on the stock price as education partners go public during shutdown

09.10.2025 10

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AppLovin stock price turns positive today after tanking on rumored SEC probe. Here’s what’s happening

07.10.2025 10

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Exclusive: Uniqlo is opening 11 new stores in the U.S. next year, including 4 in NYC. See the full list of locations

06.10.2025 20

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Rigetti, D-Wave, and other quantum computing stocks are leaping again: How high will they go?

03.10.2025 20

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Tilly Norwood already has a Wikipedia page, and not even the editors are sure what to call it

02.10.2025 20

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Cracker Barrel is closing Maple Street Biscuit Company restaurants. See the full list of doomed locations

26.09.2025 10

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Companies are loudly calling themselves ‘AI-first.’ Are they helping or hurting their own brands?

23.09.2025 8

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StubHub Holdings stumbles on IPO day, ending a recent hot streak for new stock listings

18.09.2025 10

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Petco is closing dozens of stores in 2025: See the list of doomed locations that have shuttered

16.09.2025 10

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Via Transportation IPO: Stock listing date nears for transit tech startup

03.09.2025 10

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Klarna Group reveals target IPO share price as stock listing date nears

02.09.2025 10

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Claire’s closing list: These stores won’t survive the tween retailer’s transition to new ownership

Tween retailer Claire’s Holdings is gearing up to close hundreds of Claire’s and Icing locations across the country, a new bankruptcy filing has...

27.08.2025 10

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Claire’s is closing hundreds of stores despite its sale to private equity. See the new list of doomed locations

26.08.2025 10

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Claire’s stores closing: See the list of doomed locations as tween retailer files for second bankruptcy

06.08.2025 20

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Forever stamp prices and other USPS shipping services just went up again: See the new list of postal rates

14.07.2025 10

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Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and other meme coins are getting pulled into crypto’s orbit: Why are prices rising today?

14.07.2025 20

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The battle for Orlando: How Epic Universe could impact Disney World theme park attendance

30.06.2025 10

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Rite Aid store closures: Latest list of doomed locations brings grim total to more than 1,000 pharmacies

30.06.2025 10

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