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Cbus based chain closing distribution center, laying off hundreds, cites bad economy & inflation
A Columbus-based local retailer with hundreds of national stores is facing some financial trouble. In July, 614Now reported that Big Lots has lost about $114 million in net sales in the first quarters of both 2023 and 2024, which is leading them to make the difficult decision to close around 150 stores nationwide, and now,…
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Four. That’s how many Barrel & Boar locations there will be after the Uptown Westerville restaurant opens. It will join the Gahanna, North Market, and Newark locations.
“Its an incredible opportunity in the heart of the city I grew up in! We are a family friendly low country gastropub with craft cocktails and Ohio craft beer. It will be a great compliment to the other businesses in uptown Westerville,” said owner Stan Riley.
The restaurant is planned for the 8 State building which was originally a theater but was most recently occupied by an Amish furniture store.
Not only is the expansion great for the restaurant, but it’s also huge for Westerville as Barrel & Boar will bring the city’s alcohol-serving establishments count up to an even 10.
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