Retail

Hebert Candies, which has been under new ownership since last year, plans to relocate 18 full-time employees to its candy mansion headquarters in Shrewsbury.

The former Ethan Allen Showroom at 619 Southbridge Street in Auburn has been sold and will be redeveloped for new retail tenants, according to the broker, Glickman Kovago & Co.

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Most Americans polled by the nonprofit group, American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC), will use this year's tax refund to pay down credit card debt, and results show there is some evidence that consumer confidence is increasing.

As Worcester works to revitalize its neighborhoods, the city's Canal District is one area many point to as an up-and-coming place.

Equestrian retailer Dover Saddlery Inc. grew its sales and profits by 11 percent and 40 percent, respectively, in its final quarter of fiscal 2012.

In a move that is aimed at improving service to its growing New England customer base, New Jersey-based Delaware Valley Floral Group (DVFG) announced the opening of a new distribution center in Shrewsbury.

Sales at Framingham-based TJX Cos. Inc. continued to climb in February, as comparable store sales rose 1 percent over last year. Total sales were $1.8 billion, up 7 percent.

Framingham-based office supply retailer Staples Inc. ended its fourth quarter with a slight uptick in revenue but a big drop in profits, related mainly to store closures and restructurings.