AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWilmington Retail Shift: Al’s Sporting Goods, a nearly century-old Wilmington landmark, will close in December as owner Bob Hart retires; he sold the building to JPMorgan Chase, which already uses the site as part of its Wilmington headquarters footprint. Food Safety Recall: A frozen berry recall tied to potential E. coli contamination has expanded again, hitting additional Great Value berry blends and blueberries sold at Walmart plus a Trader Joe’s mixed berry blend lot. Chancery Court Watch: Delaware Chancery Court allowed Boehringer Ingelheim to continue discovery in its trade secrets fight against United Therapeutics, but denied a faster, more aggressive schedule. Chip Contract Battle: Qualcomm and Arm returned to Delaware federal court for a five-day jury trial over alleged withholding of required chip-testing tools and a disputed royalty pause request. Coastal Funding: Sen. Chris Coons says Delaware is seeking an additional $30 million for beach replenishment after a nor’easter’s erosion and dune damage. Local Infrastructure: The U.S. Army Corps has started dredging the Lewes–Rehoboth Canal, with some homeowners questioning where dredged material will be placed. Healthcare Innovation: Deborah Heart and Lung Center performed its first commercial implant in the tri-state region of the Trilogy transcatheter heart valve for severe aortic regurgitation. Business & Community: A Pathmark comeback may be in talks for Wilmington’s Adams Four shopping center, aiming to restore a downtown full-service supermarket presence. Workforce: Ocean State Job Lot begins a two-day walk-in hiring event at all 177 stores.
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