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COVID-19 forced many retailers in 2020 to close stores, file for bankruptcy, or both. While Sears and Kmart,…

The U.S. economy continued to show signs of a late-year recovery. After greatly suffering in the spring from…

California began its second shutdown of on-site dining at restaurants on December 6, 2020. Restaurant owners,…

After 157 years and a storied history, San Francisco's Cliff House restaurant will permanently close on…

Il Mulino, once a scion of the New York City dining scene, has declared several of its locations bankrupt. The…

At least two major companies have either filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection or defaulted on loans…

Independent bookstores are struggling to overcome the impact of two giants: COVID-19 and Amazon. Small,…

Bars and restaurants in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs have chosen to defy a new order to shutdown indoor…

Studio Movie Grill, a popular in-theater dining chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections in the…

COVID-19 has caused a surge in alcohol-related purchases, but it has also challenged many California wineries,…