Deli Shop Expands + 118 Laid Off + Vintage Market Opens + Hello Kitty Truck: MD Business

MARYLAND — The economic downturn felt across the country has led some stores in Maryland to shutter and even more are slated for closure this year.

At the same time, Marylanders are celebrating those that are opening across the state, such as the expansion of a popular deli shop and the opening of a vintage market in Anne Arundel County.

Discover what the newest vintage market will bring to Anne Arundel County. Make plans to see the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck when it rolls into Maryland and be sure to check out an upcoming book festival.

Deli Shop Expands In Anne Arundel Co.

McAlister's Deli will be opening a new location in Severna Park this fall. It will mark the deli shop's second base in the county and third in the state.

Vintage Market Is Coming To Town

Lovers of vintage wear will have the chance not once, but twice, to browse a wide selection of clothing, jewelry, and home decor in April when a vintage market opens its doors.

MD Chef Scores Big Restaurant Nod

The semifinalists for the 2026 Rammy Awards are in, and one Maryland chef was selected.

118 Panera Employees Laid Off At Howard County Facility

Panera confirmed it will be closing its Jessup bakery location in May and letting go of 118 employees, according to reports.

These MD Stores Among More Than 1,400 In US Expected To Close In 2026

Retail, grocery and restaurant chains are closing hundreds of locations in 2026 as part of a broader, ongoing shift away from underperforming brick-and-mortar stores and toward e-commerce and more efficient operations.

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck Arriving To Celebrate 10th Anniversary

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will roll into Columbia this spring on its 2026 U.S. tour, bringing new treats and collectibles to the DMV that also celebrate Hello Kitty's 10th anniversary.

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