Retail

The Seattle-based retail giant bought two Friberg Parkway properties, along with a third facility in Grafton, for $26 million in 2022.

The majority owners of Charlton-based Tree House Brewing have responded to a November lawsuit filed by an individual with a minority stake in the company, claiming the passive investor has been well compensated for his initial $10,000 investment and denying allegations of wrongdoing made in his lawsuit. 

For the second consecutive month, Massachusetts unemployment numbers saw a slight increase.

Real estate remains an economic driver of the region, so expect the debate over the impact of growth to intensify in 2024.

In December 2022, 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.

As consumers scramble to complete their holiday shopping, Amazon has opened a same-day delivery facility in Westborough.

Kimochi Bubble Tea Worcester has filed a lawsuit against its franchisor after an alleged breach of contract.

Mallory Stanton launched her vintage decor and furniture business – first on Instagram and then with an Etsy store.

While corporate profits have surged to near record levels, operators of prominent small businesses in Worcester have not seen the same growth.

Small businesses grappled with a greater rate of financing shortfalls last year compared to before the onset of the pandemic, but the lack of funding was more acutely observed among minority-owned businesses and particularly Black-owned businesses, according to the report.