Economy
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IRS sends out 730,000 supplemental payments worth over $1.3 billion
WASHINGTON — Wednesday, the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and the Bureau of the Fiscal Service…
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Massachusetts economic growth blows away national economy in first quarter
Colin A. Young/SHNS The Massachusetts economy grew at a much faster pace than the national economy in the first quarter…
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Restaurant industry sees positive sign with wage increase, bonuses to Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse employees
The restaurant industry is seeing some signs that it may be beginning a recovery due to the damage done from…
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Toys”R”Us® has new controlling owner who plans to open new stores
WHP Global (“WHP”), a leading brand acquisition and management firm based in New York, today announced that it has acquired…
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Adult use dispensary opening location in Fall River next week
FALL RIVER, Mass., Feb. 12, 2021 — Nature’s Medicines, an expanding group of national cannabis dispensaries, will open its doors…
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Former Aunt Jemima brand announces new name and branding
PepsiCo, Inc., today announced the debut of Pearl Milling Company, the new name of the pancake mix and syrup varieties…
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Lowe’s issuing 7th pandemic bonus to workers, hiring over 50,000 new associates
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has announced an additional $80 million in discretionary bonuses and plans to hire more than 50,000 associates…
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Target workers receive up to $2,000 pandemic bonus, fifth bonus issued
Target employees have received another bonus after what was a trying year for many workers. To show their gratitude, Target…
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Fitch Ratings: Mass. jobless picture worse than it appears
By Colin A. Young There is more to the Massachusetts labor market than meets the eye, analysts at Fitch Ratings…
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Fall River Licensing Board approves 25% refund of the 2021 liquor license fees
The Fall River Licensing Board unanimously approved a 25% refund of the 2021 liquor license fees at a special meeting…
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