Mary Williams+FollowBuffalo’s Cluck Cluck Moo Moo is everywhere!Cluck Cluck Moo Moo started as a fun side project between two longtime friends in a tiny Elmwood Village spot, and now you can find their made-to-order smash burgers and fried chicken sandwiches all over Western New York. In just three years, they’ve opened five locations, with more on the way. What’s wild is how their quirky name and focus on fresh, never-frozen food helped them stand out in Buffalo’s crowded food scene—so much so that they just got named one of Buffalo’s Companies of the Year. Have you tried them yet? What do you think makes a local spot really take off? #Food #BuffaloEats #LocalBusiness10Share
Jordan Williams+FollowMacy's Stores Closing: Is Your Mall Next?Heads up, mall fans: Macy’s is shutting down 14 more stores in 12 states, with more closures coming by 2026. The company says it’s all about focusing on their best locations and making shopping better, but for many, it means saying goodbye to a go-to spot for last-minute gifts and holiday deals. If your local Macy’s is on the list, get ready for big liquidation sales—and maybe a new reason to shop online. #Business #LocalBusiness #Macys70Share
Timothy Weaver+FollowGameStop’s Closing More Stores—What’s Next?GameStop is shutting down even more stores as digital game downloads take over and malls get quieter. If you’re used to trading in old games for cash or rare finds, you might want to check your local GameStop before it’s gone. Pro tip: If you’ve got collectibles, now’s the time to see what they’re worth—one customer just scored $30K for a rare Pokémon card! #Business #LocalBusiness #GameStop00Share
john72+FollowMarket Basket’s secret to winning shoppersMarket Basket has clinched the No. 2 spot among America’s grocery stores again, and it’s not just about low prices. Shoppers keep coming back for the genuine, old-school service—no self-checkout lanes here, just real people helping real people. In a time when every dollar counts, that personal touch seems to matter more than ever. With other favorites like Costco, Aldi, and Trader Joe’s also making the top 20, it’s clear New Englanders have plenty of solid options. What do you value most in your grocery store experience—price, people, or something else? #Business #LocalBusiness #MarketBasket10Share
Megan Garcia+FollowMacy’s Store Closures: Is Yours on the List?Heads up, shoppers: Macy’s is closing stores in 12 states, so your go-to spot for last-minute gifts or big sales might be disappearing. The company is focusing on fewer locations to boost their best stores, which means clearance deals are coming soon to the closing spots. If you love a bargain, mark your calendar for those sales! But if your local Macy’s is closing, it might be time to scout out new shopping haunts. #Business #LocalBusiness #Macys131Share
Annette Jones+FollowChampaign bakery’s sweet legacy lives onAfter nearly a decade of filling Champaign with the smell of fresh cakes and cookies, Hunny Bunny Bakes is closing its doors—but not its heart to the community. Rising costs and tough economic times made staying open impossible, but the team isn’t disappearing. They’re sharing their beloved recipes in a new cookbook, and there’s a farewell cookie decorating class where everyone can swap stories and decorate treats one last time. It’s bittersweet, but their passion for baking and community connection is sticking around. Who else has memories tied to a local bakery? Let’s share them below! #Food #Champaign #LocalBusiness00Share
christinewhite+FollowForest Fair Mall’s next chapter: What’s ahead?Watching the old Forest Fair Mall come down feels like the end of an era for Cincinnati. This massive space, once packed with 200 stores and buzzing with shoppers, is making way for a business and industrial park led by the Hillman Group. It’s wild to think about how much the area will change—goodbye to the memories of shopping sprees and hello to new jobs and businesses. What do you think about trading a mall for warehouses and offices? Is this the progress our community needs, or will you miss what the mall used to be? #Business #LocalBusiness #Cincinnati00Share
Kim Brown+FollowWhy Costco Stock Could Still Hit $1,000Costco’s stock isn’t sprinting like it used to, but don’t count it out yet. Even with slower sales and fewer new members, the real magic is in those loyal shoppers who keep renewing their memberships. As long as folks keep loving the bulk deals and Costco keeps adding digital perks (think: online ordering and pharmacy refills), the stock could cruise toward $1,000. Sometimes, slow and steady really does win the race! #Business #LocalBusiness #Costco10Share
Jasmine Rush+FollowSaks Shoppers: Use Those Gift Cards ASAP!Heads up if you’ve got Saks, Neiman Marcus, or Bergdorf Goodman gift cards: the parent company is about to file for bankruptcy. After buying Neiman Marcus with a big loan, Saks is now drowning in debt as shoppers cut back on luxury splurges. Stores may stay open during the process, but don’t wait to use your credits—returns and perks could change fast. It’s a reminder: in retail, even the fanciest brands aren’t immune to tough times. #Business #LocalBusiness #SaksFifthAvenue00Share
Megan Garcia+FollowWhy Shopping at Saks Feels Different NowEver notice how department stores are turning into mini theme parks? Saks and others are rolling out wine tastings, art tours, and even ice-skating to lure us back. Why? Because online shopping and fancy brand boutiques are stealing the show. The new play: make shopping feel like an event, not a chore. But with Saks struggling and foot traffic down, the question is—will these fun extras be enough to save your local mall? #Business #LocalBusiness #RetailTrends10Share