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Retail

  • Is revitalized retail on the way for Rte. 9 in Shrewsbury?

    June 23, 2014

    Two mixed-use developments at western end of Shrewsbury could help it recapture its old retail magic.

    June 23, 2014
  • Polar signs on to distribute energy drink

    June 13, 2014

    Worcester-based Polar Beverages has entered into a new distribution partnership with the maker of energy drink Xenergy, the company, Las Vegas-based Xyience Xenergy, announced this week.

    June 13, 2014
  • L.L. Bean to reopen pop-up shop in Natick Mall

    June 10, 2014

    Outdoor retailer L.L. Bean will be reopening its Natick Mall pop-up shop June 30, the company announced Tuesday.

    June 10, 2014
  • Staples opens development center to boost web sales

    June 5, 2014

    As its executive team faces shareholder challenges, Framingham-based retailer Staples today announced the opening of a development center in downtown Seattle.

    June 5, 2014
  • TJX receives strong rating on expected $750M note

    June 3, 2014

    TJX Cos. announced Monday that it plans to issue $750 million in notes to pay off previous financial obligations.

    June 3, 2014
  • Staples investors reject exec. pay plan, call for leadership change

    June 3, 2014

    Shareholders at Staples voiced their displeasure with a new executive pay package Monday and called for an independent board chairman.

    June 3, 2014
  • Reverberations of Plainville casino

    Scott Van Voorhis Special To Metrowest495 Biz June 3, 2014

    With Massachusetts seemingly ready to roll the dice, Plainville and the Interstate 495 south area are suddenly poised to become the state's de facto capital for Las Vegas-style gambling. When Penn National's Plainridge Park opens next spring, it

    Scott Van Voorhis Special To Metrowest495 Biz June 3, 2014
  • TJX Q1 results fail to meet expectations

    May 20, 2014

    Earnings improved for Framingham-based TJX Cos. in its first quarter, but revenue growth was weaker than expected.

    May 20, 2014
  • Staples profits down 43% as 16 stores close

    May 20, 2014

    Profit fell 43 percent at Staples in its first quarter as the Framingham-based office supply retailer struggles to complete with e-retailers.

    May 20, 2014
  • Staples launches expanded product mix

    May 16, 2014

    Framingham-based retailer Staples has debuted eight new product categories in its Dallas-area retail outlets, with a projected rollout to more than 1,000 stores across the U.S. and hundreds more in Canada.

    May 16, 2014
  • Japanese clothing company coming to Natick

    May 13, 2014

    International clothing store chain Uniqlo will open its first permanent Massachusetts store in Natick later this year, the company announced last week.

    May 13, 2014
  • Westmeadow Plaza sold for $9M

    May 9, 2014

    North America's largest publicly-owned shopping center operator has purchased Westmeadow Plaza in Westborough for $9 million.

    May 9, 2014
  • Fitch downgrades Staples

    May 8, 2014

    Chicago-based Fitch Ratings has downgraded its assessment of Framingham-based Staples due to a reported decline of core office supply sales and weak business technology product sales.

    May 8, 2014
  • Staples buys Canadian firm for $67M

    Rick Saia May 5, 2014

    Office supplies retailer Staples of Framingham said it will buy a Canadian digital media firm that helps retailers. The purchase price for PNI Digital Media of Vancouver, British Columbia is estimated at about $67.2 million.

    Rick Saia May 5, 2014
  • Union to protest Staples postal counters in Auburn

    April 24, 2014

    Postal worker union members and community activists are slated to protest today at Staples sites around the country, including the Auburn location.

    April 24, 2014
  • CarMax buys Westborough land for $9.7M

    April 24, 2014

    CarMax Auto Superstores has purchased more than 40 acres of land on Route 9 in Westborough and plans to open a sales and service facility at the site.

    April 24, 2014

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