Category: Shutdowns (Institutional)

Southwest Quits Four Airports in Cost-Cutting Drive

The airline expects fewer deliveries of Boeing planes than before, and cited “significant challenges” in achieving growth plans because of it.
Auto Industry Expects Minimal Disruption From Port Shutdown

Baltimore is a top destination for car shipments, but companies are finding ways to use other ports on the East Coast.
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Shows Fragility of Global Trade

The destruction of a Baltimore bridge has crippled a busy port, adding to the strains confronting the global supply chain.
India’s TikTok Ban: What Lessons Does It Hold for the U.S.

The United States is agonizing over the possibility of a ban, but India did it at a stroke. Indians adjusted quickly, and Instagram and YouTube built big audiences.
Farewell to the Montana Club, and a Clientele Straight Out of ‘Yellowstone’

The century-old club, in Helena, had a celebrated Black bartender and a membership of Montana’s biggest movers and shakers.
Family Dollar to Close Nearly 1,000 Stores

The chain has struggled for years. Its parent company, Dollar Tree, cited inflation, theft and reduced government benefits as challenges that had prompted the closings.
AT&T Offers $5 Credit After Widespread Service Outage

Thousands of customers lost service on Thursday when the telecommunications company ran into problems while trying to expand its network, the company’s chief executive said.
Maui Economy, 6 Months After Wildfire, Is Still Reeling

Six months after the Maui wildfire, hundreds of businesses remain closed, and questions linger about how much a local economy should rely on tourism.
The Eugene Weekly Will Resume Printing After Embezzlement Discovery

The Eugene Weekly was forced to lay off all 10 of its staff members last month after it discovered tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid bills.
Met Opera Taps Its Endowment Again to Weather Downturn

The company has withdrawn nearly $40 million in additional funds from its endowment to cover expenses, but sees signs it may be emerging from its post-pandemic woes.
Why China Has Lost Interest in Hollywood Movies

No American films ranked among the 10 highest grossing in China last year as viewers who once flocked to foreign blockbusters continued to disappear.
California Has Dealt a Blow to Renewable Energy, Some Businesses Say

Some companies are leaving the state or reducing their presence there after California greatly reduced incentives for homeowners to install rooftop solar panels.