Store openings and closings were a common theme across the north shore of Suffolk County this week. Let's take a look at a few of the headlines.

Talbot's Will Close Commack Location

The good news is much of the clothing at the Talbot's Outlet Store in Commack's Mayfair Shopping Center is deeply discounted. The bad news, the sale will end with another vacant storefront in the area.

Talbot's, known for its conservative women's clothing, is closing 25 stores nationwide deemed underperforming, which is only the latest wave of closings for the troubled retailer. Talbot's shuttered 83 stores last year.

Expiration Likely for The Barn Drive-Thru

Meanwhile, The Barn along Smithtown's Main Street will likely close up shop after it shuts down for renovations in a few weeks, the owner told Patch. The shop, formerly Dairy Barn, is one of several drive-thru convenience stores in the immediate area including ones in Kings Park, St. James and Setauket.

LA Fitness Takes Over Bally Total Fitness in Lake Grove

LA Fitness is making big moves both nationally and in our communities. The gym chain has purchased Bally's Fitness, which puts the Lake Grove branch under its control. LA Fitness said it will convert Bally's into LA Fitness and honor Bally's memberships, even though it runs another gym just a short walk up the road.

It's not the only news surrounding LA Fitness. The gym also plans to set up shop at the former Waldbaums on Main Street in Smithtown.

Deli Owner Trades Corporate Chain For Cozy Café

Since opening Custom Cafe and Deli in Port Jefferson, owner Carl Bachmann is trying to cement his place in the community by offering good deli food at an affordable price. So far, he's off to a good start.

New Business Moves into Historic Davis General Store

And in Miller Place, the historic Davis General Store has a new tenant: Keith and Alexis of Alexis Stein Photography.

The couple is hoping that foot traffic McNulty's Ice Cream Parlor will yield new customers during the warmer months, while visitors to the nearby Christmas Tree Farm could bring traffic in the fall and winter.