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Retail

  • Labor chief brings retail acumen to workforce skills challenge

    State House News Service May 31, 2016

    While the Massachusetts economy is doing well, tens of thousands of people still can't find a job, because they don't have the skills to fill a good one.

    State House News Service May 31, 2016
  • Hopkinton businessman pleads guilty to multi-million dollar tax evasion scheme

    Sam Bonacci May 25, 2016

    Two men, one from Hopkinton, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Boston to evading federal income taxes and defrauding the commonwealth of Massachusetts of millions of dollars in connection with the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco

    Sam Bonacci May 25, 2016
  • Staples' failed $6B merger: a timeline

    Sam Bonacci May 23, 2016

    A timeline of the failed Staples and Office Depot merger.

    Sam Bonacci May 23, 2016
  • $18M Worcester Canal District project breaking ground

    May 20, 2016

    The groundbreaking for the $18 million hockey rink facility will take place today, for the new two-rink facility scheduled to open in the Canal District in August of 2017.

    May 20, 2016
  • Solos to provide Olympic athletes' smart eyewear

    Sam Bonacci May 12, 2016

    Westborough's Solos will offer U.S. Olympic cycling athletes access to smart eyewear that integrates heads-up display and audio technologies.

    Sam Bonacci May 12, 2016
  • Mass. treasurer preps for possible marijuana regulating role

    State House News Service May 10, 2016

    Though Treasurer Deb Goldberg plans to vote against legalizing adult marijuana use in Massachusetts, she said Monday that her office has been taking steps to prepare for the potential regulation of the drug.

    State House News Service May 10, 2016
  • Sneakerama

    May 9, 2016

    Athletic shoe and sportswear retailer Sneakerama maintains its hold in a very competitive market dominated by big brand names by offering a very family friendly atmosphere and personal service to each customer.

    May 9, 2016
  • Guertin Graphics & Awards

    May 9, 2016

    Guertin Graphics & Awards began in Worcester and is patronized by the Greater Worcester community from the private sector to social service agencies.

    May 9, 2016
  • Greendale Mall foreclosure auction set for May 26

    Sam Bonacci May 6, 2016

    The Greendale Mall will be sold at auction this month as part of a foreclosure on the struggling retail property.

    Sam Bonacci May 6, 2016
  • Tobacco age to rise to 21 under Senate-approved bill

    State House News Service April 29, 2016

    The Massachusetts Senate voted 32 to 2 on Thursday to raise the state's tobacco purchasing age from 18 to 21.

    State House News Service April 29, 2016
  • Retailers: Senate smoking bill would cost jobs

    State House News Service April 28, 2016

    If Massachusetts raises the legal purchasing age to 21, cigarettes and tobacco products will remain "readily available" to those who wish to possess them, but store owners will lose business and possibly shed jobs, according to retailers.

    State House News Service April 28, 2016
  • Lakeway Commons groundbreaking set for June

    Sam Bonacci April 26, 2016

    The groundbreaking fanfare marking the official beginning of construction at the Lakeway Commons site that will host a Whole Foods, offices and housing in Shrewsbury at the former site of Spag's retail store will take place in June.

    Sam Bonacci April 26, 2016
  • Biz group warns against costly health care amendments

    State House News Service April 25, 2016

    Nine business groups have raised issues with what they describe as costly health care amendments set to be debated by House members.

    State House News Service April 25, 2016
  • Westborough company links apparel to the Internet of Things

    Sam Bonacci April 21, 2016

    Avery Dennison has announced it will be working with smart products company EVRYTHNG to create smart clothing and apparel that is connected to the Internet from day one.

    Sam Bonacci April 21, 2016
  • Five Guys, Unibank opening at Rt. 146 development

    Sam Bonacci April 21, 2016

    A Five Guys and Unibank location will open on Monday at the Pleasant Valley Crossing development on Route 146 in Sutton that is anchored by a Market 32 by Price Chopper.

    Sam Bonacci April 21, 2016
  • BJ's launches pick-up shopping

    Sam Bonacci April 21, 2016

    Westborough's BJ's Wholesale Club has launched a shopping option, allowing people to shop online and pick up in person at all of its 213 stores.

    Sam Bonacci April 21, 2016

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While shifting cultural norms in the business community have found hiring managers outwardly working toward hiring a more diverse staff, studies in the last few years by organizations like McKinsey & Co. and Regent University found women and people of color are promoted less frequently than their white male counterparts. This produces a dynamic where company leadership at many organizations remains dominated by white males even as the company's employees become more diversified.