Archive for July 2023
David’s Bridal sale to NY investment firm approved, shutdown avoided
The sale is expected to save more than 7,000 David’s Bridal employees and up to 195 locations across the bankrupt retailer’s portfolio. Read More
Read MoreAndover’s Casa Systems has found a new CEO
After a search that lasted a few months, Andover-based Casa Systems Inc. found a full-time successor to his longtime leader and founding chief executive. Read More
Read MoreA biotech braves the IPO waters: Apogee shares soar in first hours of trading
A spinout of a Waltham biotech firm has become the first Boston-area life sciences company to go public in an IPO this year. Read More
Read MoreRNA-editing biotech aims to join Nasdaq via merger with Lexington company
Two biotechs — one that raised a $116 million VC round last year, while the other has laid off most of its staff — are merging, and the former will be the surviving company. Read More
Read MoreSee inside the Kenmore HQ of wearable tech unicorn Whoop
Whoop’s new headquarters includes a lab for research studies, apparel studio and a rooftop with an up-close, unimpeded view of the Citgo sign. Read More
Read More‘Everybody’s scared of it’: IT firms weigh in on promises, threats of AI
Many of Massachusetts’ largest IT consulting firms are watching advanced artificial intelligence develop, and answering questions from — and giving advice to — clients. Read More
Read MoreCommentary: Myths vs. realities of motivating Gen Z in the workplace
A Bentley professors’ research showed that Gen Z workers want strong leadership, and that the most effective leaders are nonauthoritative and strong without being overtly brash. A leader can provide guidance while remaining democratic. Read More
Read MoreForm D Friday: Dog food delivery startup raises $2.5M
Form D Friday is a Boston Business Journal feature highlighting regulatory filings from Boston-area companies raising capital for new projects or expanding their businesses. Read More
Read MoreThe Playbook: Employee well-being is sliding. CEOs aren’t seeing it.
In this week’s edition of The Playbook, we look at a high-stakes problem that’s often invisible to top executives, pay raise plans for 2024 and what businesses should know before wading into Threads. Read More
Read MoreCrypto firm Circle lays off workers, cuts back ‘non-core activities’
The Boston-based crypto company that last year backtracked on its decision to go public is making an undisclosed number of job cuts. Read More
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