Archive for September 2020
Flywheel Sports, which has a Back Bay location, files for bankruptcy
Flywheel Sports Inc., which offered spin classes at fitness studios around the country, has filed for bankruptcy. Read More
Read MoreWayfair’s answer to Amazon’s ‘Prime Day’ returns this month
The global pandemic has boosted e-commerce giants, drawing customers eager to avoid in-person shopping. Retailers had to adjust their logistics networks to keep up with demand. Read More
Read MoreAmid pandemic, mothers far more likely to be laid off than fathers
The hits keep coming for working mothers. Read More
Read MoreEditorial: State should make ‘FindMyLocalMA’ campaign truly local
The rollout of the website at the center of the state’s $2 million advertising campaign to boost local businesses left a lot to be desired. Read More
Read MoreImmigrant-focused VC firm plans San Francisco expansion
One Way Ventures, the Boston-based venture capital firm that only backs companies with at least one immigrant founder, is planning to open its first outpost outside Massachusetts. Read More
Read MoreBizSpotlight: Baystate Financial
Baystate Financial’s New Offering Brings Financial Read More
Read MoreSouthie power plant developers present new vision for site
The new master plan for South Boston’s Edison Power Plant contains a fraction of the housing units initially envisioned for the site. Read More
Read MoreInsurers plan 7.9% rate hike, despite profitable Q2
Nearly half a million Massachusetts residents will see health insurance premiums increase by an average of 7.9%, despite several insurers reporting substantial operating gains as patients stayed out of hospitals and didn’t use their insurance. Read More
Read MoreM&A negotiations may have cost biotech Akcea $600M in value
Akcea’s decision to turn down one offer may have cost the company’s investors upwards of $600 million, according to new SEC filings. Read More
Read MoreMass. officials extend tax relief for local businesses
Massachusetts small businesses can push back payment of sales and other taxes even further under a relief extension, state officials said. Read More
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