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Site of planned Starbucks & Wendy’s in Clinton sold for $1.5M

A developer behind a proposal to demolish a Clinton warehouse and replace it with three retail buildings...

BJ’s membership revenue up 8% after January price hike

BJ’s saw a 90% membership renewal rate in the fiscal year ending on Feb. 1 after implementing a membership price increase at the beginning of 2025.

TJX grows worldwide presence to 5,000+ stores; annual revenues surpass $56B

TJX had a net gain of 131 locations in fiscal 2025, bringing its total number of retail stores to 5,085 across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia.

Burlington opening Milford store as part of 100-store expansion effort

Burlington, the New Jersey-based discount department store chain formerly known as Burlington Coat Factory, is opening a location in Milford this summer. 
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🔒WBJ names the 2025 Business Leaders of the Year

Even though it’s always been centered around the idea of economic and community excellence, Worcester Business Journal’s Business Leader of the Year award has evolved over the years.

Westborough site of Mexican and Indian restaurants sold for $4M

The site is home to Torito Mexican Restaurant and Mitti Chulha Indian restaurant.

Ocean State Job Lot scoops up former Big Lots location, purchases Webster plaza for $14.5M

Ocean State Job Lot appears set to open a store in Webster, following a $14.5-million purchase of a plaza, the site of a former Big Lots location.

Joann to close three Central Mass. locations as part of second bankruptcy in a year

Fabric and crafts retailer Joann will shutter four of its Central Massachusetts locations in the latest development of the strained Ohio-based company’s ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. 
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Quebec real estate firm enters U.S. retail market with $16M buy of Stow shopping plaza

Brasswater, a real estate development firm based in Westmount, Quebec, has entered the American retail real estate market with the purchase of the Stow Shopping Center for $16 million.

🔒Blooming business: The founders behind Worcester plant and decor shop Seed to Stem see their second location as the beginning of a bigger dream

Worcester shoppers know, if you’re in the market for a succulent, incense holder, or even an eel skull, there is a one-stop shop you can’t miss: Seed to Stem.
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