Archive for February 2022
Foot traffic data shows suburban malls faring better than upscale Boston malls
Data on customer foot traffic shows what many have already suspected or witnessed anecdotally: Shopping centers in the city have suffered more than their suburban counterparts. Read More
Read MoreGood News Tuesday: Global Partners donates heating oil to local community
Good News Tuesday: Families in Revere will get some help throughout the winter months Read More
Read MoreThese businesses switched to a four-day workweek. Here’s their advice.
We talked to two small business owners to see how they rolled out their own four-day-workweek programs. Read More
Read MoreDr. Paul Farmer, founder of Partners in Health, dies at 62
Global health leader Dr. Paul Farmer, founder of Boston-based humanitarian nonprofit Partners in Health, has died at 62 in Rwanda. Read More
Read MoreGubernatorial candidates are lukewarm on a ‘cannabis primary’
Two co-founders and co-CEOs of a local cannabis retailer have invited the candidates for governor to their shop for a "cannabis primary." Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know today, and enjoying the long weekend
Good morning, Boston. Most offices are closed today to celebrate President’s Day, so here’s an abbreviated 5 Things You Need to Know in Boston business news. Read More
Read MoreCommonWealth Kitchen buys Dorchester building for $7M
Jen Faigel, the executive director of the food-business incubator CommonWealth Kitchen, has long wanted the nonprofit to own its building in Dorchester. Now that dream has become a reality. Read More
Read MoreDraftKings shares tumble as costs, revenue jump
Shares of Boston-based DraftKings Inc. tumbled on Friday as the online sports betting operator reported top line growth as well as widening costs. Read More
Read MoreHubSpot’s headcount ballooned by 39% last year
One of the largest public companies in Massachusetts is becoming even larger as it keeps adding employees to its ranks and allow 100% remote work. Read More
Read MoreYumanity cuts staff by 60%, considers a sale
Yumanity Therapeutics Inc. is laying off most of its staff and considering a sale in an effort to save itself. Read More
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