Business Briefs: Hotels arise despite sector slump; coffee shops and Far East Side H-E-B highlight new and upcoming retail additions

By Edmond Ortiz Focus on San Antonio is spending the midpoint of 2026 checking in on key, select moves in the hospitality, retail and culinary industries in and around the city. HOSPITALITY City officials and leaders of San Antonio’s hotel and convention sectors are wary of a recent downturn in the local hotel industry, a…

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Business Briefs: Sam’s Club to grow San Antonio presence; Toyota formally announces local expansion; Boerne cigar bar launches

By Edmond Ortiz This edition of Business Briefs features Sam’s Club’s plans to expand into Far West San Antonio, and Toyota formally announcing a plan to grow its South Side manufacturing location. Also, here’s a look at select new businesses and practices popping up in Boerne and in northwest San Antonio, as well as an…

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Light Bites (July 4): Universal City welcomes 2 restaurants; Dough Baby set for Olmos Park debut; River North bar launches; Bojangles, Break Room expand

By Edmond Ortiz The Fourth of July edition of Light Bites throws a spotlight on two new eateries in Universal City, one of which is a celebrated Seguin barbecue spot, as well as the newest addition to the River North entertainment district. Also, a popular farmers market bakery is opening a brick-and-mortar shop in Olmos…

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Business Briefs: Painted Tree ex-merchants relocate downtown; 2 ventures launch in Leon Valley; West Side indoor market opens

By Edmond Ortiz This pre-summer edition of Business Briefs features 12 select businesses and healthcare practices that recently opened their doors downtown, near Shavano Park and UT San Antonio, and in Castle Hills, Cibolo, Boerne, Leon Valley, and the West and South sides. Some of those fledgling ventures include two small businesses that were forced…

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Light Bites: Far West Side welcomes 2 restaurants, 1 coffee stand; burger eatery opens on South Side; tapas-driven bar launches near Alamo Heights

By Edmond Ortiz This edition of Light Bites revolves around a plethora of culinary spots opening this month in Far West San Antonio, as well as the long-awaited arrival of a renowned Chicago-style food destination. Also, a popular San Antonio-based pizza chain begins operations in New Braunfels, a chicken salad chain launches a Boerne storefront,…

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