Archive for August 2020
TJX sees opportunity in retail closures
The discount retail giant said traffic and sales moderated in the second quarter after a strong initial wave of demand. Read More
Read MoreMLL championship marred by miscommunication on race, Covid
Major League Lacrosse completed its 20th anniversary season last month amid what players and participants called a frustrating week, with positive tests for Covid-19 as well as division over shows of solidarity with the Black community. Read More
Read MoreWith fresh $18M, apartment delivery startup has plans for Boston
With the pandemic actually fueling this last-mile delivery company’s growth, Fetch plans to use some of the capital to expand into new markets, add new clients and invest in its warehouse strategy and delivery technology. Read More
Read MorePaper supply company proposes expanding JP headquarters
A paper and restaurant supply company based in Jamaica Plain, plans to expand its Washington Street headquarters and build 160 residential units. Read More
Read MoreReady for PPP forgiveness? Here’s what to know about owner, employee pay.
Business owners have two options. And experts say the choice is obvious. Read More
Read MoreWith latest ban, local chipmakers forgo sales to Huawei
As the Trump administration continues its battle with China over who controls the technology of the future, local chipmakers might feel the effect of newly released rules that further cut off telecom giant Huawei Technologies Co. from the list of customers. Read More
Read MoreShowNxt lets athletes show off their skills to college recruiters—from a distance
ShowNxt is a social media platform that allows users to upload 15-second highlight videos of themselves that best illustrate their soccer skills. Read More
Read MorePharma giant to acquire Cambridge’s Momenta for $6.5B
Cambridge drugmaker Momenta Pharmaceuticals is set to be acquired by one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the U.S. Read More
Read MoreAs colleges reverse course due to Covid-19 outbreaks, ‘large cuts’ loom for staff and services
The worst-case scenario envisioned by colleges and universities ahead of the fall semester is unfolding in real time on campuses throughout the country this week. Read More
Read MoreDrugs, guns and beer: Here are the top Mass. stock gainers of 2020
The list of the 20 public firms that have seen the largest percentage stock increases since Jan. 1 encompasses a wide variety of businesses from several sectors. Read More
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