Archive for August 2022
Here’s how the state’s Boston office leasing has changed since Covid
Gov. Charlie Baker & Co.’s leasing activity during the pandemic has been a bit of a mixed bag, state records show. Read More
Read MoreOrange Line closure is a test for colleges as fall semester begins
Colleges along the second most popular T line are scrambling to adjust to a month-long subway closure that’ll affect the start of the fall semester. Read More
Read MoreMixed signals: Biotech executives face conflicting signs on growth
Faced with conflicting signs from all sides of the biotech economy, executives are left sorting out how to plan for growth. Read More
Read MoreMedia chain Gannett blames inflation, labor shortage for predicted 2022 loss
The owner of the Cape Cod Times, The Patriot Ledger and the Worcester Telegram and Gazette, said it expects to lose up to $70 million this year due to inflation, distribution labor shortages and “price sensitive consumers.” Read More
Read MoreRhode Island woman pleads guilty to stealing $74K in benefits from veteran
A Newport woman, formerly of North Easton, pleaded guilty to stealing $74,000 in benefits from a veteran in her care. Read More
Read MoreFlo, Gronk and Colonel Sanders: Boston ad firms make their mark
Boston’s advertising firms have had their hand in a good number of clever, memorable or timeless creations. Here are some favorites. Read More
Read MoreEmack & Bolio’s launches cannabis-infused ice cream with MariMed
The first two flavors debuted at MariMed’s Panacea Wellness dispensary in Middleborough this week, but more flavors and wider availability are expected in the coming months. Read More
Read MoreWayfair to focus on ‘cost efficiency’ after another unprofitable quarter
The Boston online furniture retailer (NYSE: W), which posted a $378 million net loss for the second quarter on Thursday, can no longer ignore that the outsized demand led by homebound customers during the pandemic has scaled back. Read More
Read MoreJCPenney adds benefits to support working parents
“JCPenney exists to celebrate and serve America’s diverse, working families — and that includes our JCPenney family," said CHRO Andre Joyner. Read More
Read MoreAlternative meat-maker Motif FoodWorks’ CEO steps down, CTO takes the wheel
Michael Leonard, who has served as the company’s chief technology officer since 2019, will take over as Motif’s new CEO, effective immediately. Read More
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