Archive for September 2020
Wayfair taps Walmart exec for tech leadership role
Fiona Tan was previously SVP of U.S. technology at Walmart. Read More
Read MoreJ.Jill strikes deal with lenders to avoid bankruptcy
The company had a Sept. 11 deadline to reach an out-of-court restructuring agreement or file for Chapter 11. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know today, and it’s shaping up to be a busy fall
Good morning, friends. Here are the five things you need to know to get your busy day started, and it’s shaping up to be a very busy fall. Read More
Read MoreSynergy turns to remote marketing platform for its portfolio
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated lots of changes to the traditionally old-school commercial real estate business, including the use of virtual platforms. Read More
Read MoreMass. life sciences firms are on a Covid-fueled hiring spree. But how long will it last?
Companies that serve the pharmaceutical industry, like Cytiva, Web Industries Inc. and Veeva Systems, plan to hire hundreds of employees in the coming months. Read More
Read MoreAuto repair ballot question draws $35M to campaigns
Fundraising reports have emerged as the latest point of contention in the tense fight automobile manufacturers and third-party repair companies are waging over a Massachusetts ballot question. Read More
Read MoreBruker Corp. acquires St. Louis biotech startup
Canopy Biosciences will remain in St. Louis as a wholly owned subsidiary of its new Massachusetts-based owner. Read More
Read MoreXRHealth wants to revolutionize outpatient health care through VR
VR treatment can allow clinicians to measure things like response time, reaction time while tracking eye motion, impulses and memory span. After each session, the patient and clinician can analyze the data they see and determine if the treatment is working. Read More
Read MoreSmall businesses could be on their own as hopes for second PPP, more stimulus fade
Small-business groups are worried any new stimulus might come after the upcoming presidential election. Read More
Read MoreColleges show little patience — or mercy — for students who violate policies to keep Covid-19 in check
Students returning to campus this semester are getting a stern message from college administrators: Run afoul of our Covid-19 policies, and you pay the price. Read More
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