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A state filing shows Christianbook will lay off about 50 workers at its Peabody distribution center effective July 6, 2026.
A $10 million Instant Millions scratch ticket was sold at the Stop & Shop on Freeport Street in Dorchester, the Massachusetts Lottery's winners list shows.
Inspire Brands — owner of Dunkin' and other chains — filed a confidential draft registration with the SEC as it eyes a public listing. The company says proceeds would help pay down debt.
About 312,100 EEMB coin‑cell batteries sold on Amazon are being recalled because their pouches aren’t child‑resistant. Officials say the packs should be kept away from children and refunds are available.
A Boston 25 investigation found several shops at Logan priced above Massport’s street‑price cap; Massport says spot checks are underway. Travelers are being urged to report suspected overcharges.
New Día is fighting a lender's bid to put its Fenway dispensary into receivership after court papers claim the company owes millions. The case lands amid wider industry strain.
Cambridge Savings is buying Dover‑based First Seacoast Bank for about $80.9M, adding five branches and roughly $600M in assets as it moves into New Hampshire.
After viral allegations and court filings, Rainbows Pottery has pulled out of a planned Nantucket storefront at 1 Cambridge Street. The owner and landlord cited safety concerns and a flood of complaints.
Julian Edelman says he was cut out of the sale of Boston ad agency Superdigital and is asking a court to recognize he held a partnership stake.
Small businesses across Massachusetts warn that rising prices, pandemic assessments and new mandates are squeezing margins and forcing hard choices.
KAC Logistics plans to close its East Taunton delivery station on June 16, with a state notice saying all jobs at 350 Revolutionary Drive will be eliminated. The move follows other local DSP shutdowns this month.
A Taunton Amazon delivery partner closed its Myles Standish hub this week; state WARN filings show about 10 employees were laid off. Federal carrier records list the same Taunton address.
Found Boston has turned SoWa, Fenway and Canal Street into destination vintage markets, pairing curated sellers with big‑room amenities and big crowds. Vendors say sales and referrals have climbed as pop-ups scale up.
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