Feb. 27, 2026
BIG Y Overtakes Dunkin' as Massachusetts's Favorite Brand
New A.I. research shows changing consumer preferences in the Bay State
Feb. 27, 2026
Fitchburg State University Partners with Developer to Revitalize Downtown Theater
New housing, retail, and restaurant space to replace long-vacant theater building
Feb. 25, 2026
Marx Running & Fitness Perseveres in Lowell
Owner Mark Coddaire keeps his downtown store going through ups and downs over 20 years.
Feb. 24, 2026
Trader Joe's Expands to Reading, Massachusetts
Grocer announces plans for new location in the Bay State, continuing its growth across the Northeast.
Feb. 22, 2026
Shaw's Grocery Store Opening at Former Hannaford Location in Marlborough
The new grocery store is expected to open this spring in the city.
Feb. 21, 2026
Framingham Shopping Center Owners Seek Zoning Changes
Redevelopment plans include multifamily housing, hotel, and mixed-use development.
Feb. 21, 2026
Scafidi Bros. Market & Deli in Newton Closing After Short Run
The Italian food shop cites financial challenges outside of their control as the reason for the closure.
Feb. 19, 2026
Massachusetts Cannabis Regulators Weigh Licensing Freeze
Falling marijuana prices prompt consideration of limiting new cultivation licenses and canopy capacity
Feb. 19, 2026
Beloved Framingham Bakery and Pizza Shop To Close After Over 100 Years
The family-run Framingham Baking Co. will shut its doors on March 29 after more than a century in business.
Feb. 18, 2026
Wendy's to Close Hundreds of Locations Nationwide
Massachusetts has nearly 100 Wendy's restaurants, but their fate remains uncertain.
Feb. 12, 2026
Neiman Marcus in Boston Closing, New Luxury Concepts to Take Over
Copley Place mall will welcome Italian marketplace, Greek restaurant, and more high-end retailers after department store shuts down.
Feb. 11, 2026
Raising Cane's Alleges Landlord Threatens Eviction Over 'Chicken Finger Smells'
The restaurant chain claims it has spent $230,000 to minimize odors but the landlord continues to complain.
Feb. 10, 2026
Saks Fifth Avenue Closing at The Summit This Spring
Luxury retailer Saks Global is shuttering eight Saks Fifth Avenue stores across the country, including its only Alabama location.
Feb. 10, 2026
Saks Global to Close Nine Stores Across US as Part of Bankruptcy
Retailer aims to emerge from bankruptcy as a smaller, more profitable department store chain.
Feb. 10, 2026
Luxury home retailer Horchow to shut down as Saks Group restructures
Horchow.com will transition to Neiman Marcus as part of Saks' bankruptcy-driven debt reduction and store closures.
Feb. 9, 2026
Boston Landlord Sues to Evict Raising Cane's Over Chicken Finger Smell
Raising Cane's claims landlord wants to replace them with Panda Express despite exclusivity clause
