Massachusetts business news

Massachusetts Sees Surge in Unemployment Claims

News Summary Massachusetts is grappling with a sharp increase in unemployment claims, with 5,692 new claims reported for the week…

14 hours ago

Massachusetts Announces Sales Tax Holiday for August 2025

News Summary The Massachusetts Legislature has announced a sales tax holiday for August 9-10, 2025, to stimulate the economy and…

2 days ago

Boston Scientific Consolidates Operations with Property Sale

News Summary Boston Scientific is selling its 226,000-square-foot property in Minnetonka as part of its strategy to consolidate operations and…

3 days ago

Rite Aid to Permanently Close Clinton Store Amid Bankruptcy

News Summary Rite Aid has announced the permanent closure of its Clinton, Massachusetts store at 1031 Main St as part…

3 days ago

Massachusetts Gas Prices Dip to $2.94 per Gallon

News Summary As of Monday, gas prices in Massachusetts have decreased to an average of $2.94 per gallon, down from…

3 days ago

Skanska Secures $303 Million Rourke Bridge Reconstruction Contract

News Summary Skanska has been awarded a $303 million contract by MassDOT to rebuild the Rourke Bridge in Lowell, MA.…

4 days ago

Massachusetts Retailers Shine in 2025 USA TODAY 10BEST Awards

News Summary Wrentham Village Premium Outlets and Barrow Bookstore have been recognized in the 2025 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice…

4 days ago

Holt & Bugbee Marks 200 Years of Lumber Production in Tewksbury, MA

News Summary Holt & Bugbee celebrates its bicentennial, showcasing its evolution from an ice shipping company to a premier hardwood…

5 days ago

Gas Prices in Massachusetts Experience Slight Decline

News Summary Gas prices in Massachusetts have decreased to an average of $2.94 per gallon, marking the second consecutive week…

5 days ago