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fromwww.independent.co.uk

2 weeks ago

Berkeley Mills furniture store is closing Friday after 37 years

Berkeley Mills is closing after almost 40 years due to high costs, low margins, and a recent contract cancellation.

2 weeks ago

More than a quarter of British pubs have closed since 2000. Here's why

Pubs in the UK are facing closures at an alarming rate due to rising costs and increased competition.

frompennlive

2 weeks ago

Harrisburg brewpub closes after 28 years: 'It's a matter of the market'

Harrisburg City brewpub of Appalachian Brewing Company has closed after 28 years due to declining business post-pandemic.

fromLexington Herald Leader

3 weeks ago

Brannon Crossing dessert shop decides to close, facing 'difficult goodbye'

Frozen in Time ice cream shop in Nicholasville, KY will close due to rising costs and financial challenges.

fromTheregister

3 weeks ago

Microsoft confirms it's shuttered Pakistan presence

Microsoft is closing its operations in Pakistan, affecting local employment but ensuring continued service through partners.

fromThe Beer Thrillers - Central PA beer enthusiasts and beer bloggers. Homebrewers, brewery workers, and all around beer lovers.

Pine Creek Spirits Closing - The Beer Thrillers

After taking a step back, we have to face the reality that we do not have the ability or resources to reopen. We're incredibly proud of the team that we had over the years.

Food & drink

Berlin food

fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk

4 weeks ago

Clothing brand CP Shades to close after 46 years

CP Shades will close its remaining retail stores by year's end after nearly five decades in business.

London politics

'I'm watching an 87-year-old business die all because the council closed a car park'

Closure of nearby car park jeopardizes Robertson's Fishing Tackle's future, leading owner Sam Dear to express fears about the business's survival.

East Bay (California)

Berkeley Honda Yamaha rolls to a halt after 52 years

Berkeley Honda Yamaha closes after 52 years, marking the end of an era.

Owner prioritizes family and retirement after decades in business.

San Leandro commissary kitchen closure puts food startups and community programs at risk

Danielle Crespo's Vegan Chula is facing challenges due to the upcoming closure of the DSAL Community Kitchen, crucial for her business growth.

fromwww.brewbound.com

BrewDog Closes Cincinnati Outpost

BrewDog closes Cincinnati bar due to increased expenses and declining traffic, prioritizing focus on thriving parts of the business.

San Francisco

fromABC7 San Francisco

Popular San Francisco bakery broken into using 'explosive' device

Le Marais Bakery in San Francisco was burglarized using explosives, resulting in significant theft.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

PREMIUM Operator of SAS Italian Records reacts to closing of store

SAS Italian Records is closing after nearly 60 years, with owner Silvana Conte expressing deep emotional ties to the store.

World's largest almond company to close historic 53-acre Northern Calif. plant

Blue Diamond Growers is closing its Sacramento facility due to high operational costs, impacting 600 jobs, while moving production to Central Valley plants.

#retail

fromwww.independent.co.uk

London food

High street chain's former Romford shop still empty months after closure

UK politics

Department store holds Rachel Reeves closing down sale' over tax hike

fromThe San Francisco Standard

London

A 'giant pub' or John Lewis: What should replace Home Store in Romford?

Local residents want a big brand to fill the closing Home Store in Romford for its future viability.

Mission District

Twitter HQ grocery shutters. Its owner blames everything

The Market in San Francisco is closing due to severe financial losses exacerbated by the pandemic and social issues in the area.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

London food

High street chain's former Romford shop still empty months after closure

UK politics

Department store holds Rachel Reeves closing down sale' over tax hike

fromThe San Francisco Standard

London

A 'giant pub' or John Lewis: What should replace Home Store in Romford?

Mission District

Twitter HQ grocery shutters. Its owner blames everything

The Market in San Francisco is closing due to severe financial losses exacerbated by the pandemic and social issues in the area.

more#retail

London startup

fromwww.standard.co.uk

Britain's longest-running cat cafe faces closure 'after falling into uncontrollable debt'

Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium faces closure due to debt, but its manager aims to save it through crowdfunding and new leadership.

Pair of popular Tahoe restaurants on the same block now for sale

Caliente, known for its massive second-floor deck with views of Lake Tahoe, quietly closed its doors in October 2024 after an 18-year run.

LA real estate

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Lawsuit: Closure of San Mateo's Par 3 restaurant completely avoidable'

The city of San Mateo is facing a lawsuit from a restaurateur over alleged negligence related to a leaky and moldy building.

A sudden red-tagging of the restaurant led to closure and significant job losses.

fromBikerumor

Revel Bikes is Back! Founder Adam Miller Rescues Beloved Brand from Private Equity Downfall

Revel Bikes' closure highlights the challenges of aggressive growth strategies in a complex economic landscape.

fromNew York Post

The day the music died: Long Island's Kolstein's Music cleared out of dozens of pricey bass violins

I worked my whole life in this shop. My father put his whole life into this shop, it's internationally well-respected and in almost five and a half years the shop is no more.

NYC music

fromIrish Independent

Dublin Liberties Distillery to close temporarily next week

Dublin Liberties Distillery to temporarily close due to challenges in the whiskey sector, yet plans to reopen.

Quintessential Brands invested heavily into the distillery but is currently facing market headwinds.

NYC food

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Little Zelda defies closure in Crown Heights

Little Zelda cafe faces potential closure due to numerous health violations but remains popular among patrons.

#san-francisco

Portland food

'Icon in the neighborhood': Century-old SF hardware store to close

Pacific Heights Hardware, a 120-year-old store, is closing due to consistent low sales despite community support.

SF food

Dismal sales force SF's once-bustling grocery store in former X space to close

The Market in San Francisco is closing due to a combination of dwindling foot traffic, remote work, and theft.

Portland food

'Icon in the neighborhood': Century-old SF hardware store to close

SF food

Dismal sales force SF's once-bustling grocery store in former X space to close

The Market in San Francisco is closing due to a combination of dwindling foot traffic, remote work, and theft.

more#san-francisco

fromTasting Table

After 3 Decades, California Lost A Treasured Candy Store This Week - Tasting Table

See's Candies has closed its Sunnyvale location after nearly three decades, affecting chocolate availability in the area.

#revel-bikes

Bicycling

Is Revel Being Rescued?

Bicycling

This Innovative Bike Brand Is Closing Its Doors

fromBikerumor

Bicycling

Revel Bikes Is Apparently Closing, Just After Launching Three New Bikes

Bicycling

Is Revel Being Rescued?

Bicycling

This Innovative Bike Brand Is Closing Its Doors

fromBikerumor

Bicycling

Revel Bikes Is Apparently Closing, Just After Launching Three New Bikes

more#revel-bikes

fromBusiness Insider

Subway drops below 20,000 US stores for the first time in 20 years as closures outpace growth

Subway's US locations have dipped below 20,000 for the first time in 20 years, with significant closures in 2024.

fromSilicon Canals

Hamburg's Goyaa decides to wind down operations

Goyaa is shutting down due to insufficient commercial momentum and sales, despite backing and interest in its legal tech solutions.

Chicago

fromEater Chicago

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Tutore Italian Cooking School in Avondale Will Close After Two Years

Tutore Italian Cooking School in Avondale is closing to allow co-owner Dean Zanella more family time despite its success.

144-year-old store set to close amid the Autumn Budget and gives the Chancellor a 'poke in the ribs' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Beales is closing its historic department store following tax hikes that rendered the business unviable.

Coca-Cola to shutter Bay Area plant and lay off 135 employees

Coca-Cola is ceasing operations at its Bay Area production plant by June 30, affecting 135 jobs following a delay in its closure plans.

San Francisco Giants

London politics

fromIrish Independent

Staff locked out of cafes at five Tesco stores as chain takes 'unexpected decision to terminate operations'

fromEater SF

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

A Haight Street Anchor Cafe Is Closing After Nine Years

Ritual Coffee Roasters is closing its Upper Haight location due to low foot traffic amid broader challenges of running a small business in San Francisco.

Cost-of-living crisis 'embarrassingly' closes Sutton cake shop after under 2 years

We are gutted that this is happening. We have chosen to make today the last day. It's too close to our Wallington branch, and it's sadly not making the money.

Toronto startup

UK news

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

'Detrimental' Hornchurch business ordered to shut after opening 'unlawfully'

London Tyres in Hornchurch faces closure for breaching planning regulations after operating without permission.

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

116-year-old family-run pie and mash shop in Tooting set to close

It is with a heavy heart that we announce our last working day will be Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 11am to 5pm.

London food

Carshalton coffee shop closes after just 18 months open

The Well Coffee Lounge in Carshalton has temporarily closed after 18 months of operation.

Writing

fromHarvard Gazette

It's going to get even harder to write (or at least type) like Sylvia Plath- Harvard Gazette

Cambridge Typewriter prepares to close after over 50 years, as digital advances disrupted business, yet saw a revival through younger customers.

NYC startup

Bay Area startup, a few years after being bought for $131M, shuts down

Apostrophe is shutting down to streamline dermatology services under Hims & Hers.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Cinnabar winery to shutter Saratoga tasting room after 18 years

Cinnabar winery is closing its downtown Saratoga wine bar due to declining business and changing customer preferences, shifting operations to Gilroy.

Tech industry

Bay Area tech company that raised $330M abruptly shuts down

Skybox Security abruptly shut down, leading to layoffs and a transition to Tufin for its customers.

Silicon Valley food

After nearly 80 years, Bay Area farm store shutting down

Olivera Egg Ranch in San Jose is closing after nearly 80 years, reflecting generational changes and market shifts.

fromTime Out London

Two Petersham restaurants in Covent Garden have been forced to close

Management told the that it blames an 'inability to recruit people with the right experience and skills' thanks to Brexit, as well as 'the looming impact of the recent Budget' and the ongoing impact of the pandemic.

London food

fromNew York Post

Iconic NYC German butcher Zum Stammtisch Pork Store closing after 14 years: 'Sex, drugs, and leberkas!'

Zum Stammtisch Pork Store in Queens will close on March 1 due to declining customer base and rising costs.

The pandemic significantly impacted customer attendance, making it difficult to sustain the specialty butcher business.

Miscellaneous

fromPadailypost

Steins Beer Garden closing, Oktoberfest in doubt

Steins Beer Garden will close due to financial struggles, impacting Mountain View's annual Oktoberfest.

fromBrownstoner

PLG Businesses Ordered to Vacate Amid Development Rumors

"Everybody's gonna close, everybody," Mike, the pizzeria's owner, told Brooklyn Paper on Tuesday as customers packed into his four-table eatery for one last slice.

Miscellaneous

Travel

6 months ago

Locals mourn loss of legendary surf shop in Santa Cruz

O'Neill Surf Shop will close its downtown Santa Cruz location, marking the end of 25 years due to retail evolution.