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Abigail Buckwalter relocated to Massachusetts to become Ocean Spray’s CEO, taking charge of the farmer‑owned cooperative and its regional workforce.
Coca‑Cola will close its Northampton bottling plant and issue notices affecting roughly 175 workers, a move that renews questions about the city’s jobs and utility revenues.
Procter & Gamble promoted 30-year veteran Juliana Azevedo to lead Gillette’s grooming business, naming her the brand’s first female CEO.
CVS plans to open at 32 Warren Street in Nubian Square this July, offering new local pharmacy access after a string of closures. Residents and city leaders say access matters for seniors and people without cars.
HSN recalled roughly 86,000 Kitchen HQ thermal bowls after reports they sparked or caught fire in microwaves. Owners are told to stop using the lids and contact HSN for refunds.
Uniqlo has sued the owner of its Newbury Street building, saying the landlord inflated its share of common‑area fees after changing the property’s reported square footage.
Jabil will wind down much of its Clinton campus, shifting production to Devens and other sites and eliminating roughly 100 jobs, town leaders say. The move leaves a smaller footprint on the multi‑building site.
Fulcrum Therapeutics is cutting roughly 85% of its staff after halting its lead sickle‑cell drug and launching a strategic review. The Cambridge biotech has hired advisers to weigh sales or merger options.
A $100,000 Mass Cash ticket was sold at a Brighton 7‑Eleven in Saturday’s drawing; the same draw also produced a $100K ticket sold in Malden. Winners have not yet claimed their prizes.
Sprouts plans to open 30–40 stores across New England beginning in 2028, with Weymouth slated as its first local location. The Phoenix-based grocer’s move could upend suburban grocery competition.
Foodie's Market at 1421 Washington St. closed today at 4 p.m., ending nearly three decades as a South End neighborhood staple.
A Boston jury found Takeda liable for delaying a cheaper generic of Amitiza and ordered roughly $885 million in damages that could be trebled under antitrust law.
Fidelity’s $2.5M settlement could mean a roughly $100 pro rata payout for all affected customers and reimbursements up to $5,000 for documented losses. Claims must be filed by July 27, 2026.
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