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Workers are already decking out the old Lincoln Street supermarket in black and orange, but the neighborhood's grocery shortage still stings.
Surging diesel — now above $5/gal in New England — is squeezing Gloucester’s fishing fleet, forcing skippers to cut trips and chase efficiency. Local programs are racing to help.
A Boston Business Journal analysis finds Massachusetts' top 50 CEOs reported more than $1 billion in pay for 2025; GE Vernova’s Scott Strazik led the per‑dollar value ranking.
REI will close its Landmark Center store on Aug. 13, ending a 23‑year Fenway run and pushing shoppers to suburban locations for gear and service.
CoStar data show Boston’s retail leasing slid to a five‑year low in Q2, straining downtown storefronts even as select neighborhoods still attract flagship openings.
Fidelity sued a former adviser, saying confidential client records were taken and tens of millions in client assets may be at risk. The filing seeks emergency discovery and an injunction.
A Springfield trust claimed a $4M Lottery prize after a Honey Farms ticket sale in Northborough. The trust took a $2.6M lump sum and the store gets a $10K bonus.
EMD Serono has given roughly 70 remote R&D staff tied to its Billerica lab three choices — relocate, commute three days a week, or accept severance; separations could start in early September.
Massachusetts climbed about 23 spots in CNBC’s business rankings and now tops New England and the nation for education, with job gains and rising earnings behind the move.
Weekend Craft founder Michelle Beaton is moving her Norwood studio downstairs and turning it into The Craft Cafe — a coffee‑forward spot that pairs drinks with DIY projects.
G2O Spa + Salon will close on Aug. 30 after 32 years, with about 78 employees affected. The owner said street closures and transit changes have hurt access for suburban clients.
Conair recalled about 12,660 Cuisinart Propel+ grills after reports that tempered pizza‑oven glass can shatter; owners can register for refunds or full reimbursement.
A Gulf station in Lunenburg sold a $1 million Colossal Millions scratch-off; the claim was filed by a Quincy trust that took a $650,000 lump-sum and the store gets $10,000.
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