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Huntsville Commerce Report

Huntsville Commerce Report

Food City Expands into Huntsville’s Competitive Grocery Market with Three New Stores

Food City Expands into Huntsville’s Competitive Grocery Market with Three New Stores

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Food City has revealed opening timelines for its first three stores in Huntsville, entering a highly competitive grocery market that includes major players like Whole Foods, Fresh Market, Walmart, Publix, and Aldi. The first location at 10210 North Memorial Parkway is set to open in mid-to-late April. The

Biden Inflation Keeps Biting

Biden Inflation Keeps Biting

Prices in Huntsville, Alabama and across the nation, rose by 3% in January compared to the same time last year, according to government data today, reflecting a broader national trend of rising inflation that continues to strain local families and businesses. This persistent increase in prices is largely tied to

NIH Budget Cuts Loom: Will Huntsville’s Biotech Boom Survive the Funding Crisis?

NIH Budget Cuts Loom: Will Huntsville’s Biotech Boom Survive the Funding Crisis?

Huntsville, Alabama—a city celebrated for its advancements in science and technology—faces potential economic and scientific challenges if proposed cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) budget move forward. While the immediate focus is on the impact to local institutions like the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology and the

250 Huntsville Residents Hit with Surprise $100 Utility Balance After Federal Grants Revoked

250 Huntsville Residents Hit with Surprise $100 Utility Balance After Federal Grants Revoked

Approximately 250 Huntsville Utilities customers were recently surprised when they received letters notifying them that $100 would be automatically deducted from their accounts to cover their upcoming electric bills. The letters explained that the deduction would take place when their next invoices were due, leaving many customers concerned about the

The Rise of Startup News Websites: A Threat to Legacy Local Media Outlets

The Rise of Startup News Websites: A Threat to Legacy Local Media Outlets

Legacy local media outlets, once the trusted backbone of community journalism, are facing an existential threat. Their reliance on intrusive ads, paywalls, and cumbersome business models has created a gap in the market—one that nimble startup news websites are eagerly filling. Traditional outlets often overwhelm readers with excessive advertising,

Highest Paid Federal Employee To Retire - TVA

Highest Paid Federal Employee To Retire - TVA

Jeff Lyash, President and CEO of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), has announced his plans to retire by the end of the fiscal year, which concludes on September 30th. Lyash has held the position of CEO for nearly six years. During his leadership, Lyash guided the nation's largest

Del Taco Locations Coming to Huntsville: A Tasty New Addition to the Area

Del Taco Locations Coming to Huntsville: A Tasty New Addition to the Area

Del Taco, the nation’s second-largest Mexican quick-service chain, is opening six new locations across North Alabama, bringing its unique blend of Mexican-inspired flavors and American classics to the Huntsville market. The first location is set to open on February 20, 2025, on Cabela Drive in the Research Park area,