Retail

Farmer brewers and farmer distillers would be permitted to sell their alcoholic beverage products at farmers' markets under legislation that cleared the Senate Thursday.

One of the major puzzle pieces of Staples focusing on its North American retail effort was put in place today, with the company selling off its European business at a loss of approximately $117 million.

A new report from Citizens Bank is predicting a strong year for mergers of middle market companies throughout the United States and in Massachusetts.

House and Senate leaders will make a decision in the coming weeks whether to push for a delay this month.

After its failed $6.3B merger with Office Depot, Staples pushes forward with cuts, focus on small businesses.

With our busy schedules and holiday parties, it's easy to consider turning to the internet to get your shopping done but shopping local is vital.

The DCU Center plays a larger than life role in the health of downtown Worcester and Sandy Dunn is in charge of directing its influence.

A new shop local site LocalPorch has launched in Worcester with the aim of connecting consumers with makers.

Small Business Saturday kicks off this Saturday for retailers across Central Massachusetts and we talk with local store owner Jessica Walsh about it's importance.

Sales, throngs of people and bomb-sniffing dogs all will be a part of the shopping experience at the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets this Friday.