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Just back to full strength following COVID shutdowns, Worcester Wares cautiously moves forward
July 8, 2022The business closed its two retail stores in March 2020, operating solely from its online shop. The Kelley Square location re-opened in May 2021, and the DCU Center location started welcoming back customers in May 2022.
July 8, 2022
Leominster Best Buy property sells to retail developer for $7.9M
July 7, 2022Agree Realty Corp. of Michigan, a real estate investment trust specializing in the acquisition and development of retail properties, has purchased 33 Orchard Hill Park Drive, the location of a Best Buy store in Leominster’s Orchard Hill Park
July 7, 2022
At $32M, TJX CEO leads Central Mass. highest-paid executives
July 5, 2022Central Massachusetts has a new highest-paid public company leader: Ernie Herrman, president and CEO of the TJX Cos. Inc. in Framingham.
July 5, 2022
Boston construction firm buys lot for contractor’s yard in Northborough for $2M
July 1, 2022Robert J. Devereaux Corp., a Boston-based utility contractor, has purchased a 6.7-acre lot and industrial building in Northborough for just under $2 million.
July 1, 2022
Jersey Mike’s and Verizon to open in Maynard Crossing
July 1, 2022Jersey Mike’s, Semper Laser, and Verizon Wireless have all signed new leases at Maynard Crossing, a 306,000-square-foot mixed-use development.
July 1, 2022
Q&A: Flying high with aerial yoga in Hudson
Updated: June 27, 2022Katherine Scalora and Lora Markova have brought a somewhat unique concept in exercise to Hudson: aerial yoga, where patrons dangle from silks.
Updated: June 27, 2022
The Amazon-led warehouse boom, along with material and labor cost spikes, is forcing local builders to be creative
Updated: June 27, 2022Many factors are impacting Central Massachusetts construction material costs, and when it comes to steel, Amazon’s building activity is one of them.
Updated: June 27, 2022
Movers & Shakers for June 27, 2022
Updated: June 27, 2022Companies with new hires and promotions include Workplace Resource, MassHire Central Regional Workforce Board, Leominster Credit Union, and Bay State Savings Bank.
Updated: June 27, 2022
Bud’s Goods settles allegation of $33K tip theft
June 24, 2022Worcester cannabis company Bud’s Goods & Provisions in May settled a citation by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office for a violation of the state’s wage and hour laws, after it was found to be withholding tips from employees.
June 24, 2022
BJ’s announces four new locations
June 15, 2022BJ’s, the Westborough-based retail warehouse chain, is opening four new locations this year, including the first one in state and adding to its 229 clubs and 160 BJ’s Gas locations in 17 states.
June 15, 2022
State leaders mum on additional sales tax relief
June 15, 2022State lawmakers agreed Monday to set Aug. 13 and 14 as the dates for this year's annual sales tax holiday, but legislative leaders wouldn't say whether any sort of reduction in or expanded break from the 6.25% sales tax will feature into their
June 15, 2022
Alcohol license question survives high court challenge
June 15, 2022An initiative petition seeking to change state liquor-licensing laws remains alive after the Supreme Judicial Court on Monday ruled that Attorney General Maura Healey correctly certified it to appear before voters on November's ballot.
June 15, 2022
TJX shareholders call for abortion access report at annual meeting
June 14, 2022At the annual shareholder meeting for TJX Cos., Inc., investors in the Framingham-based retail parent company pressed for a litany of social policies the company could take for its employees, including a report on abortion rights and a paid sick
June 14, 2022
Gould’s Plaza in Acton sells to Colonial Chevrolet president for $7.2M
June 13, 2022Gould’s Plaza at 248-270 Great Road in Acton has sold for $7.2 million to East Acton Plaza LLC, an entity registered to Lawrence Gordon, president of Colonial Automotive Group, parent of Colonial Chevrolet of Acton at 171 Great Road.
June 13, 2022
How proposed cannabis laws seek to bring more equity to industry
Updated: June 13, 2022Six years after cannabis legalization, the fledgling industry remains unequal. But two new bills aim to make good on that promise of bringing equity.
Updated: June 13, 2022
A refugee & an entrepreneur
Updated: June 13, 2022The two businesses Sonny Phengsomphone has started in Central Massachusetts are just part of his immigrant journey.
Updated: June 13, 2022
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