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HomeSense is TJX’s new bet on retail

TJX has launched another in-store shopping experience, leveraging customer loyalty and treasure-hunt mentality in a $664B market

Medical marijuana dispensaries begin conversion to retail

The Department of Public Health has issued guidance for registered marijuana dispensaries interested in converting to for-profit corporate entities.

T.J.Maxx signs with Laila Ali, Barbara Corcoran

T.J.Maxx is starting an initiative on women's rights with former boxer Laila Ali and Barbara Corcoran, a celebrity investor on the entrepreneur TV show "Shark Tank."

Apex Center looking to fill 500 jobs at Marlborough fair

Marlborough's annual job fair Oct. 26 will be the city's largest yet, due to the soon-to-open Apex Center of New England retail and entertainment center on Route 20.
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Baker supporting statewide Amazon bid rather than individual city

Gov. Charlie Baker is staying true to his word and is supporting a statewide approach to landing online retail giant Amazon.

Worcester council wants pot shops spread across city

The Worcester City Council is asking City Manager Ed Augustus to create zoning restrictions to make sure retail marijuana stores don't populate just certain districts.

Hyatt, 110 Grill opening in Marlborough’s $160M Apex Center

The first announced openings at the retail office development Apex Center of New England on Route 20 in Marlborough is a 110 Grill set to open Oct. 17 and the Hyatt Place hotel Oct. 31.

Historic hardware store closing on Main Street

A 235-year-old hardware store is the latest retailer to close downtown, even as Worcester seeks to bring new activity to Main Street.
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Former WRTA site development needs to clear a higher bar

Worcester's city government doesn't want more of the same when it comes to the redevelopment of the...

The joy & pain of selling 300% more cupcakes

Since moving to Worcester's Canal District from Millbury, The Queen's Cups has quadrupled its revenues, creating a whole new animal for founder Renee King to manage.
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