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  • Jack's Abby to open another Framingham tasting room

    September 6, 2016

    Framingham brewer Jack's Abby Craft Lager has proposed expanding its new facilities even further by opening a tasting room at the building next door to its 100 Clinton St. location.

    September 6, 2016
  • Big Y hiring hits 1,048 in Hannaford store transfer

    Sam Bonacci September 1, 2016

    Over 1,000 hires have been made as Big Y continues the process of taking over ownership of eight Massachusetts Hannaford Supermarkets being divested in connection with the merger between Hannaford and Stop and Shop in July.

    Sam Bonacci September 1, 2016
  • Micro-loan boosts Townsend small business

    Sam Bonacci August 31, 2016

    A $20,000 micro-loan has helped establish a new small business in Townsend as it looked to relocate and expand its operations.

    Sam Bonacci August 31, 2016
  • Worcester hardware store breaking ground on expansion

    Sam Bonacci August 29, 2016

    The 102-year-old, family owned Worcester company Barrows Hardware is set to break ground on a 6,300 square foot expansion tomorrow.

    Sam Bonacci August 29, 2016
  • Businesses jumping through new OT hoops

    Susan Shalhoub August 29, 2016

    With the new federal overtime pay rule set to take effect Dec. 1, Central Massachusetts businesses are educating themselves, planning changes – and offering opinions.

    Susan Shalhoub August 29, 2016
  • 40 Under 40: William E. Aubuchon, IV

    August 26, 2016

    Aubuchon became the fifth president and CEO of Aubuchon Hardware in 2015, focused on transforming it into the most convenient hometown hardware store chain.

    August 26, 2016
  • 40 Under 40: Miriam Hyder

    August 26, 2016

    Since rejoining her family's business in 2013, Hyder marketed its specialty food to an expanding customer base, resulting in a 20-percent sales increase in her first year.

    August 26, 2016
  • Citizens panel begins legal marijuana exploration

    Statehouse News Service August 22, 2016

    Seven experts with experience in marijuana policy, including legal, medical and business types, will help a group of 20 Massachusetts voters dive headfirst into the debate over the marijuana legalization ballot question in order to give fellow

    Statehouse News Service August 22, 2016
  • Failed $6B merger cost Staples $340M

    Sam Bonacci August 17, 2016

    The failed merger with Office Depot was cited as one of the main reasons for a $766 million loss from Staples in the company's second quarter of 2016.

    Sam Bonacci August 17, 2016
  • TJX earnings hit $562M on growing consumer traffic

    Stephanie Meagher August 16, 2016

    As other retailers continue to pull back from brick-and-mortar locations, TJX is reporting continued growth in-store traffic that resulted in $562 million in earnings in the second quarter of the year.

    Stephanie Meagher August 16, 2016
  • Holliston hockey/lacrosse firm buys 23 stores

    Sam Bonacci August 9, 2016

    A Holliston retailer of hockey and lacrosse equipment nearly doubled its retail presence as it expands with the acquisition of a St. Louis retailer.

    Sam Bonacci August 9, 2016
  • Warren backs Healey on gun law enforcement

    State House News Service August 8, 2016

    Add Sen. Elizabeth Warren to those who have come to Attorney General Maura Healey's defense since the AG announced a crackdown on "copycat" assault weapons.

    State House News Service August 8, 2016
  • Tax-free weekend is an essential economic driver

    W. Stuart Loosemore Special To The Worcester Business Journal August 1, 2016

    The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce argues for continuing the tax-free weekend in the future.

    W. Stuart Loosemore Special To The Worcester Business Journal August 1, 2016
  • Healey overstepping authority on guns, public safety co-chair says

    State House News Service July 28, 2016

    Count Rep. Harold Naughton among the lawmakers on Beacon Hill questioning Attorney General Maura Healey's recent action to crack down on the sale of copycat assault weapons in Massachusetts.

    State House News Service July 28, 2016
  • Julio's selling off rare whiskies

    Sam Bonacci July 28, 2016

    Julio's Liquors in Westborough will sell off a number of rare whiskies this weekend through a special lottery system.

    Sam Bonacci July 28, 2016
  • Ralph's bar tops Genesee sales in Massachusetts

    Sam Bonacci July 27, 2016

    Ralph's Rock Diner has shot past every other bar in the state when it comes to sales of Genesee beer, moving 22,704 cans in six months.

    Sam Bonacci July 27, 2016

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