News•Mar 10, 2026
Burger Chain Closes Its Last Location After a Decade in Business
California‑based Amy’s, the nation’s first organic vegetarian drive‑thru, has shut its final restaurant in Rohnert Park on March 8, ending a decade of brick‑and‑mortar operations. The closure follows a ten‑year experiment to bring wholesome, plant‑based meals to fast‑food consumers, with the brand now focusing exclusively on its frozen‑food line. Amy’s Kitchen will keep supplying organic vegetarian products to roughly 43,000 U.S. grocery locations. The company also pledged to donate remaining ingredients to local food banks.
By The Independent — Personal Finance
News•Mar 10, 2026
‘Shrink’ Is Down at Target to Pre-Pandemic Levels and Could Signal an End Shoplifting Spree that Plagued Retailers
Target reported that its inventory shrink has returned to pre‑pandemic levels, reversing a spike that cost the retailer $600 million in 2022. The CFO credited improved inventory predictability and industry anti‑theft efforts for the decline. While shoplifting received most of the...
By The Independent — Personal Finance
News•Mar 10, 2026
Flying with Kids Is a Seating Gamble. Should U.S. Airlines Fix It?
Southwest’s shift to assigned seating in January 2026 spotlights a broader U.S. airline dilemma of keeping families together. Parents now must pay extra for adjacent seats or gamble on random allocation, and even purchased seats can be reassigned after last‑minute...
By The Independent — Personal Finance