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June 18, 2025

Alabama Business Today

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Peach Cobbler Factory opens another Alabama location, four more to come

Future locations are planned for Birmingham, Gulf Shores, Mobile and Spanish Fort.

By William Thornton | wthornton@al.com

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Business

Starbucks’ latest change may not sit well with cost-conscious customers

The move is part of an overhaul to bring Starbucks closer to its community coffeehouse roots.

By Shauna Stuart | sstuart@al.com

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Business

Lidl plans to open more locations: Here’s what to know

Lidl made its first entry into the American market in 2017 when it opened nine stores along the East Coast.

By Shauna Stuart | sstuart@al.com

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News

Will gas prices continue to rise? Alabama economist says Israel-Iran conflict has ‘rattled markets’

Currently, the average cost for a gallon of gas in the U.S. is $3.14.

By Heather Gann | hgann@al.com

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US Steel-Nippon $14.9 billion merger might mean ‘massive’ $500 million investment for Alabama

Other U.S. Steel facilities in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Arkansas and Minnesota are also poised for upgrades.

By William Thornton | wthornton@al.com

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Palabra

Why Trump’s trade war can’t bring back the jobs of the past

Modern factories rely on automation rather than workers, with Tesla's Austin plant employing just 3,000 people to produce 300,000 vehicles annually compared to Ford's 5,000 for similar output.

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