Framingham

In 2012, without much fanfare, the state passed a new tax on software. But when it took...

In the 1980s, after several years in marketing roles for top consumer brands, Bob Fields formed CommCreative, a “unified” marketing agency where clients can get help with the different components of marketing. CommCreative's clients include Fortune 500 companies and regional brands in health care, finance, high tech and service industries.

Staples' bid to buy its chief rival, Office Depot, has received regulatory clearance from the government of New Zealand, the Framingham-based office supply retailer announced Friday.

Greater Boston Commercial Properties of Marlborough announced three lease deals in offices on Route 9 in Framingham, totaling nearly 14,000 square feet.

Cumberland Gulf Group's fuel business, Gulf Oil LP of Framingham, issued a statement Wednesday that did not confirm or deny reports earlier this week that Gulf Oil was being sold to a Boston-area private equity firm.

More businesses are expanding their workplace programs to improve the health of their employees, and about four of every five workers say those programs help them feel better about where they work.

Framingham-based medical device maker Arch Therapeutics has entered into a research collaboration with the CURAM Centre for Research in Medical Devices, based in Ireland, Arch announced Monday.

Framingham-based life sciences company SCIEX has collaborated with a North Carolina company to enhance research into cardiovascular disease, diabetes and neurodegenerative disorders, according to a statement from SCIEX.

Framingham's Virgin Pulse, which helps companies improve the well-being of their employees, has raised $92 million in additional funding.

Town officials in Framingham didn't have to look far to select a company to help make municipal buildings more energy efficient.