Stop & Shop and Teamsters Local 25 reached a tentative agreement to keep the Freetown distribution center open, securing 900 union jobs with a six-year contract.

Tavolino Italian Gourmet in Westborough is closing after 16 years, with its last day on March 1. The popular Italian eatery announced its closure on social media, receiving an outpouring of community support.

The Herb Chambers Companies are being sold to Asbury Automotive Group for $1.34 billion, including 33 dealerships and other assets across Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Cambridge Typewriter Company in Arlington is closing after 45 years due to the owner's retirement; it saw a pandemic resurgence and gained attention from celebrity Tom Hanks.

The merger between Albertsons and Kroger was blocked by federal and state courts, with lawsuits alleging that Kroger didn't sufficiently pursue regulatory approval.

Werlen Luiz was arrested in North Carolina by U.S. Marshals for multiple sexual offenses, following a prolonged Plymouth Police investigation. He faces arraignment in December.

Mill No. 5 in Lowell is set to permanently close by January 2025, leaving patrons heartbroken. The cherished indoor mall hosted a diverse array of shops and events, becoming a local community staple. The reason for the closure was not specified.

Market Basket plans to convert a historic Seekonk, MA theater into a new supermarket, contingent on government approvals. The company purchased the site for $9.5 million and intends to build additional retail facilities.

Massachusetts shoppers anticipate Black Friday sales surge, but experts question the uniqueness of deals, suggesting many discounts aren't as special as advertised.

Beth Israel Lahey Health is cutting jobs amid financial challenges, following a $110 million operating loss. The layoffs involve unionized nurses and mid-level managers, despite the health system's expansion plans, including a new cancer care center.

Trader Joe's confirms an expansion in Massachusetts with a new store opening in Milford, aiming to launch within 2024 and participate in the Neighborhood Shares program.

Stop & Shop plans to stop selling tobacco products by August 31 across all its 360 stores and is partnering with health organizations to support customers with smoking cessation.

Big Lots is closing several stores in Massachusetts and one in New Hampshire amidst financial struggles, as part of a strategy to address unprofitable locations.