Akron Caterer's Home Destroyed in Fire
A fire on Oct. 29 gutted much of the Allendale Avenue home of Tasteful Expectations owner Danielle Williams, and a community fundraiser has been launched to help her.
Akron Openings and Closings News
Across Akron, coverage here takes in new store launches, established business shutdowns, commercial branch openings and the changing landscape of retail. This page tracks the debut of new sites and the departure of long-standing operations.
Recent news
October 29, 2026
Bridgestone Opens New Bandag Training Center in AkronThe 15,000-square-foot facility offers industry training and supports retread product research.
October 27, 2026
Akron Sells Historic Fire Station for RedevelopmentThe former Fire Station No. 12 at 1852 W. Market St. will be converted into a new community hub.
October 22, 2026
Akron Pregnancy Services Moves to Market StreetThe local health support center has relocated from the historic Robinson Mansion to a new facility on East Market Street.
October 21, 2026
Time Traveler Records Reopens at New Akron LocationThe 46-year-old music store has officially moved to North Portage Path in Akron.
October 19, 2026
Akron Post Office to Close on October 31, 2026Local postal operations will transition to the Moundville Post Office the following day.
October 13, 2026
Akron Leonardo’s Pizza Closed PermanentlyThe long-standing local pizza parlor at 334 Darrow Road has shuttered its doors.
October 13, 2026
Here We Go! Coffee Opened Highland Square ShopThe local roastery established a new permanent storefront in Akron last September.
October 9, 2026
Akron Barbershop Changed Ownership in AugustKyle Alexander officially took over J.R. Coatter's Hairstyling in Akron on August 3, 2026.
October 1, 2026
Nordstrom Rack Will Open Montrose Store October 29The new retail location in Montrose Plaza will welcome shoppers starting at the end of October.
September 29, 2026
Akron Post Office Will Close in NovemberThe United States Postal Service will permanently close its Akron, Alabama facility on November 1, 2026.
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Day to day, that means monitoring business permits, lease activity, grand openings and shuttered storefronts. Reporting spans across the city and the communities around it. Urban retail corridors see the most frequent churn, as property availability dictates the flow of new entrants. Changing consumer habits and rising overhead costs are the primary forces driving the current cycle of openings and closures.