Archive for July 2019
National jewelry retailer closing all stores, including 3 in Mass.
A fashion jewelry retailer became the latest casualty of the so-called "retail apocalypse" when it announced its second bankruptcy in 19 months. The closing of its 261 stores will affect more than 3,000 full- and part-time employees, and the liquidation is expected to take about two months. Read More
Read MoreEqual pay lawsuits lacking in Mass., but risks remain for employers
A year ago this month, a Massachusetts law went into effect that is supposed to empower women to win equal pay through legal action. Read More
Read MoreBoston chamber chief sizes up Beacon Hill’s approach to transportation ‘crisis’
With lawmakers in the House and Senate gearing up to take a run at a broad transportation financing package in the next several months, a cadre of business groups is working on a parallel path to influence whatever legislation eventually emerges. Read More
Read MoreReport: Life science sees robust IPO activity in Q2, VCs still bet on AI tech
The New England region grabbed 8.9 percent of second quarter deal count and 8.9 percent of second quarter deal value, according to a new report. Read More
Read MoreHow much sense does Cisco’s $2.6B Acacia acquisition make? Analysts weigh in
Analysts are somewhat split on how much sense the deal makes. It would be Cisco’s second-biggest under CEO Chuck Robbins. Read More
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