Archive for August 2020

UConn’s decision to opt out of a fall football season could portend to a bigger domino effect to come, particularly as states scrutinize budget items — including state aid for university systems — in a scramble to plug gaping budget holes created by Covid-19. Read More

In June, owner Bill Bartley told the Business Journal he was considering expanding the long-time Harvard Square eatery to new locations. His thinking has changed, he said in an interview Wednesday. Read More

After delivering rugs, ping pong tables and cookware items to millions of homebound customers, Boston-based Wayfair furnished what investors have long sought: a profit. Read More

Moderna executives discussed the commercialization plans for its Covid-19 vaccine, mRNA-1273, and other business updates. Read More

Boston Magazine has reduced its 20-person editorial staff by four, on top of earlier pay reductions and two weeks of unpaid furloughs for remaining employees. Read More

Travelers from Rhode Island entering the Bay State will have to start quarantining for two weeks starting Friday due to an increasing Covid-19 positive test rate, according to Mass. health officials. Read More

At the Business Journal’s "Office of the Future" panel, three top executives discussed open-office design and how the office space will be affected overall by the coronavirus pandemic. Read More

Lord & Taylor bills itself as the oldest department store chain in the U.S. The clothing retailer has had a presence in Back Bay’s Prudential Center since 1968, but now one of the most prominent storefronts in Back Bay is set to close its doors. Read More

Envision Bank CEO Bill Parent talks with the Business Journal about how the lender performed so well during his first quarter on the job. Envision’s holding company more than tripled its year over year earnings. Read More

In a year when schools already are facing enormous budget pressures, the collaboration among schools and researchers could equate to millions in savings on Covid-19 tests and efforts to stifle the virus’ spread on campus. Read More