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Retail

03 Mar

Battle over bread: Shop owners engaged in litigation with franchisor

published on March 3, 2021 - 1:23 PM

In 2018, Borzooyeh Taghabi was named top operator by Deli Delicious. By 2020, he was being sued by the organization

24 Feb

Marijuana license seekers share tips for opening a new market

published on February 24, 2021 - 1:48 PM

It’s been more than two years since the Fresno City Council adopted the Cannabis Retail Business and Commercial Cannabis Business

24 Feb

Funky electronics chain Fry’s is no more

published on - 10:14 AM

(AP) — Fry’s Electronics, the go-to chain for tech tinkerers looking for an obscure part, is closing for good. The

22 Feb

Assembly Bill seeks assistance for California restaurants

published on February 22, 2021 - 1:11 PM

Assembly Bill 61 was written to assist outdoor dining and expand takeout and delivery options for restaurants, in accordance with

19 Feb

New Mediterranean franchise coming to Downtown Fresno

published on February 19, 2021 - 3:19 PM

A new Mediterranean eatery is coming to Downtown Fresno with options for meat eaters and vegans alike. Hummus Republic will

16 Feb

Experts say GameStop debacle will prompt more regulation

published on February 16, 2021 - 3:01 PM

GameStop stock has been on a roller coaster ride, sparking outrage from Wall Street after hedge funds lost out on

16 Feb

Central Valley counties remain in Covid purple tier

published on - 12:45 PM

Don’t expect to eat inside a restaurant (as long as it follows guidelines) this week. The state updated the Blueprint

12 Feb

Fresno’s first ‘robot restaurant’ opens Saturday

published on February 12, 2021 - 4:38 PM

If one has ever thought of automation in the food industry, it might be a robot arm flipping burgers or

12 Feb

New Japanese spot preps for Tower District opening

published on - 12:06 PM

Opening a restaurant is no small feat – especially when restaurants are operating at limited capacity. But David Rasavong is

07 Feb

Yelp data shows promising economic future

published on February 7, 2021 - 9:04 PM

New restaurant and food businesses are opening at rates close to pre-pandemic levels, bringing hope for the economy’s future. The

BLOG: SB 7 puts automation on trial, could stall workplace innovation

Posted: June 30, 2025 at 2:42 pm

The California Chamber of Commerce has identified Senate Bill 7
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BLOG: Using fallowed ag land for solar farms opens training, job opportunities for local workers

Posted: at 2:00 pm

In all the talk about the San Joaquin Valley’s groundwater
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