Retail

The Queen’s Cups to close after 13 years in business

Diaz wrote a piece in February for WBJ where she pondered the future of her business amid several small business closures in Worcester.

Korean fried chicken restaurant opens at the old Bean Counter location in Shrewsbury

The brand is recognized as one of the fastest-growing chains in the U.S. by Restaurant Business Magazine, according to its website.

Costco considering opening a Central Mass. location

Costco Wholesale is considering plans to open what would be its only Central Massachusetts location as part of what would be a wider revamping of an area mall.

Bidder wants state to reconsider highway plaza vendor pick

In a statement released by Global Partners, Jen Faigel, executive director of CommonWealth Kitchen, described the committee's recommendation as "a missed opportunity to invest in Massachusetts—and ourselves."

Former Wegman’s site at Natick Mall to be taken over by Asian grocer

An Asian grocery store will open later this year in a Natick Mall location formerly occupied by a short-lived Wegmans location.

Movers & Shakers for June 16, 2025

Employees at ERA Key Realty Services, First Financial Trust, and Seder & Chandler are making moves in their careers.

🔒A turn for the worse: In the annual midyear survey, WBJ readers say their outlook for the 2025 economy has soured since the start...

More than half (51%) of WBJ readers believe the U.S. economy will decline in the second half of this year.

Metal Supermarkets opens second Mass. location in Auburn

Metal Supermarkets offers 8,000 shapes and grades of metal, tailored to customers’ specific needs.

Cumberland Farms to open nine new locations in Mass. and Rhode Island

Convenience store and gas station chain Cumberland Farms is further broadening its geographical footprint as the Westborough-based company is set to open nine new locations throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island.