Economy
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Indoor restaurant seating, retail dressing rooms, close contact services to begin Monday in MA
BOSTON – Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that Step Two of Phase II of the Commonwealth’s four-phase reopening plan, Reopening…
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McDonalds expecting to hire over 250,000 workers, taking applications
As states and communities continue to re-open their economies, McDonald’s restaurants are expecting to hire approximately 260,000 restaurant employees in…
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Target to begin $15 minimum wage, one time bonus, free virtual healthcare
Target has announced an increased minimum wage and added benefits for workers. According to a statement, Target will permanently raise…
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Trump announces tax credit plan to give money to households for airfares, car rentals, hotels, theme parks and restaurants
NEW YORK, June 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Explore America Tax Credit would provide tax relief, proposed at $4,000 per…
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Massachusetts JCPenny locations announce re-opening date, new store hours, safety protocol
Another local retailer has announced when they will re-open from their COVID-19 hiatus. JCPenny has announced that retail stores in…
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Burlington to re-open in Fall River Friday, hiring new employees
Burlington will add to the list of stores re-opening in Fall River. According to store manager John C Diiorio III,…
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Starbucks closing up to 400 locations, opening 300 more, increasing curbside pickup
SEATTLE – Today, Starbucks announced plans to accelerate the transformation of its store portfolio in the U.S. through the integration…
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TJ Maxx, Five Below adds to retail stores reopening at SouthCoast Marketplace, adds special shopping hours
TJ Maxx at SouthCoast Marketplace is ready to welcome you back. TJ Maxx will officially re-open this Thursday, June 11th.…
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Report: Fall River ranks poorly nationwide when it comes to paying down credit card debt
U.S. consumers were on track for a record year for debt repayment before the coronavirus pandemic, according to today’s 2020…
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Fall River retailers begin in-store shopping, restaurants begin outdoor dining with phase 2 opening
Governor Baker announced Saturday that phase 2 of the reopening of the Massachusetts economy will take place on Monday. With…
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