Economy
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Big Lots preparing to begin going out of business sales
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Big Lots, Inc. today announced that it does not anticipate completing its previously announced asset purchase agreement…
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The State of Our Economy: A Common Sense Perspective
As Americans, we take pride in the resilience of our economy, but today, both nationally and here in Massachusetts, warning…
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MassDevelopment announces hire aimed at helping Fall River grow downtown, stimulate economic growth
FALL RIVER, Mass. – MassDevelopment today announced the hiring of a new Transformative Development Initiative Fellow, Nick Schonberger, who will work…
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Retailer closing locations in Fall River, Fairhaven, Agawam, Shrewsbury, Cranston
A discount retailer is closing all of their locations nationwide, including Massachusetts and Rhode Island. American Freight has commenced store…
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TGI Fridays files Chapter 11 bankruptcy, states reasons for financial challenges
DALLAS, Texas, November 2, 2024 – TGI Fridays Inc. (the “Company”), the owner and operator of 39 domestic restaurants in…
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New business to break ground in Fall River’s Industrial Park early next year
A new business is coming to Fall River’s Industrial Park. According to Boston Real Estate Times, VMD Companies has sold…
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Company report states 275 unit mixed-income housing development still coming to Tiverton
According to a company report issued last month, a large housing project developed by Harkins Properties in partnership with RI…
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Last remaining TGI Fridays in the vicinity of Fall River closes immediately
A local restaurant closed on Thursday. TGI Fridays® on State Road in North Dartmouth permanently closed effective immediately. The location…
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Fall River Zoning board approves Special Permits on proposals for over 25 new residential units, removal of 6 commercial units
Multiple proposals brought in front of the Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals last week will bring more housing to…
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Stop & Shop looking to eliminate 10-cent bag fee in Massachusetts, large-scale price lowering being rolled out in phases
After a major supermarket chain announced this week that they were lowering prices and eliminating a bag fee in Rhode…
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