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Southbridge cannabis firm debuts THC-infused oral pouch inspired by nicotine products
January 15, 2025Green Meadows says the product is similar to Zyn, a Swedish brand of oral pouches made from fiber infused with nicotine extracted from tobacco leaves.
January 15, 2025
Leases for six Big Lots locations in Central Mass. to be auctioned off in bankruptcy
January 14, 2025Gordon Brothers has handled liquidation of several prominent defunct brands, including Bed Bath & Beyond, CompUSA, KB Toys, and The Sharper Image.
January 14, 2025
Best of Business 2025: Best Ownership
Updated: January 13, 2025These companies including realty, dessert, and companies represent the businesses with the best ownership in Central Massachusetts for 2025.
Updated: January 13, 2025
Q&A: Johnny Appleseed's new manager wants to continue welcoming legacy
Updated: January 13, 2025The tourist center on Dec. 2 had a changing of the guard when Diane Burnette retired after nearly 30 years with the center, which is a division of Fitchburg-based North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce. Sabbra Reyes was promoted as the new
Updated: January 13, 2025
WBJ names the 2025 Best of Business award winners
Updated: January 13, 2025Every year starting in October, WBJ asks its readers to vote on the best companies in Central Massachusetts in a variety of categories, ranging from law firms and incubators to golf courses and restaurants.
Updated: January 13, 2025-
Cold Stone Creamery, Planet Smoothie, and Wetzel's Pretzel coming to Worcester’s Main Street
January 10, 2025Founded in 1994 in California, this will be the only Wetzel's Pretzel franchise location in Central Massachusetts when opened.
January 10, 2025
Price Chopper in Worcester to close, second major grocery chain to close in city in three months
January 8, 2025“After a thorough and thoughtful review, we determined that closing this location was necessary to align our resources with the needs of the broader market,” Blaine Bringhurst, president of Market 32/Price Chopper, said.
January 8, 2025
Leases for five Party City locations in Central Mass. heading to auction as bankrupt company winds down operations
January 7, 2025The party is over for Party City, as leases for the company's five Central Massachusetts locations are heading to the auction block.
January 7, 2025
Southbridge plaza sold for $11M by Burlington firm, $1.5M less than 2022 purchase price
January 6, 2025Located on a 13-acre parcel with 11 retail spaces, The Southbridge Fair plaza includes tenants Big Y World Class Market, Ocean State Job Lot, and Aubuchon Hardware.
January 6, 2025
Results: How did WBJ do with 2024's bold predictions?
Updated: December 23, 2024In December 2023, the WBJ Editorial staff made 10 bold predictions for news events to happen in Central Massachusetts throughout the year. Turns out, we missed the mark on all but two.
Updated: December 23, 2024
Making big boxes fun again: As large retail spaces become vacant, landlords are finding immersive businesses like mini golf and pickleball can keep the crowds coming in
Updated: December 23, 2024Converting big-box retail spaces has become increasingly necessary as digital retail impacts demand.
Updated: December 23, 2024
Ashland Plaza sold for $21M to San Diego investment firm
December 20, 2024EDENS and Boston-based WinnDevelopment had briefly planned on constructing a mixed-use development at the site, but withdrew those plans in March 2023, according to documents submitted to the Ashland Planning Board.
December 20, 2024
In effort to ward off Circle K takeover, 7-Eleven buys Shrewsbury gas station for $3M
December 18, 2024A Sunoco gas station on Route 9 in Shrewsbury has been purchased by 7-Eleven, Inc. for $2.75 million.
December 18, 2024
Q&A: Christmas magic at Vaillancourt Folk Art
Updated: December 9, 2024Vaillancourt Folk Art is a tourist destination known for its handcrafted Christmas collectibles, but before becoming a well-recognized brand, the company had much humbler beginnings starting off in the Vaillancourt family basement.
Updated: December 9, 2024
Location of original Paper Store sold to Northampton furniture firm for $1.4M
December 4, 2024Fly By Night Furniture is expanding to Maynard after purchasing the location of the first-ever Paper Store location for $1.4 million.
December 4, 2024
Keeping it local: Small Central Mass. retailers are using community connections, product knowhow, and modern tech to claim their share of the holiday shopping rush
Updated: November 25, 2024Local retailers are using their community connections to make their presence known this holiday season.
Updated: November 25, 2024
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