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Retail

Gymboree liquidation to close four Central Mass. stores

The children's clothing store Gymboree has filed for bankruptcy and will close all of its stores, including four in Central Massachusetts.
Economy

Poverty up in Worcester neighborhoods, as home values lag

Even with a long period of economic growth and redevelopment through significant stretches of downtown, Worcester has not been spared from some broader troublesome trends.
Manufacturing

Central Mass. to train 160 advanced manufacturing workers

The Baker Administration is doling out $2.5 million to four regional consortia through a state training program to help bridge the skills gap in the advanced manufacturing industry.
Professional Services

Sentinel & Enterprise owner making play for USA Today company

Digital First Media, the owner of daily newspapers in Fitchburg, Lowell and Boston, has made an offer to buy USA Today publisher Gannett, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday.
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Government & Politics

The government shutdown is beginning to hurt the craft beer industry

If the government shutdown drags on much longer, Central Massachusetts breweries and beermakers nationwide could suffer the consequences.
Manufacturing

Beer to benefit Worcester firefighter was a no brainer for Wormtown, Wachusett

Wachusett Brewing Co. in Westminster and Wormtown Brewery in Worcester are teaming up to create a beer to benefit the family of the Worcester Firefighter Christopher Roy.
Arts & Entertainment

Movers & Shakers

Who's on the move in Central Massachusetts?
Government & Politics

Left behind: Minorities are hard to find in the legal pot industry

The industry, which in its infancy relies on companies with ready access to cash, is not very diverse.
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Life Sciences

Bristol Myers-Squibb to acquire Celgene for $74B

Bristol-Myers Squibb, with a biologics development facility in Devens, is purchasing New Jersey-based Celgene Corp. for $74 billion.
Manufacturing

Wormtown, Wachusett partner on beer to benefit fallen firefighter’s daughter

After more than a year of exploring a possible collaboration, Wormtown Brewery and Wachusett Brewing Co. are co-releasing a beer for a worthy cause.
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