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Articles in category: Retail
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Dynamite Records closes after 27 years | GazetteNET
A Main Street record store that began in the back of a station wagon nearly three decades ago is no moreRead Full Article -
Friendly’s to Open First Friendly’s Express Restaurant in Mansfield
New concept marks chain’s entrée into the fast-casual category WILBRAHAM, Mass.; August 4, 2009 – Friendly’s, a family dining chain of more than 500 restaurants, announced today that the company’s first Friendly’s Express unit, a new fast-casual concept, will open in Mansfield, MassachuseRead Full ArticleMentions: Friendly's Ice Cream Corporation -
Fribbles in a flash: New Friendly's Express promises to get customers ...
WILBRAHAM - Friendly Ice Cream Corp. is betting that people want their Fribbles in a flash. The company's new Friendly's Express locations promise to have customers get their food six to eight minutes after ordering and to shave an entire Friendly's ...Read Full Article -
Western Mass. liquor store owners expect brisk business on last day before sales tax increase
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After 119 years, framers head West
J.H. Miller Picture Framing Co. had been a downtown business institution since John Henry Miller started the company in 1890.Read Full Article -
Western Mass. retailers expect brisk business this week in anticipation of 25% sales tax increase next month
On top of that, the governor and legislators have said there will be no sales tax holiday this year because the state can't afford it.Read Full Article -
Western Mass. package store owners lament new state tax on alcohol
Once the tax takes effect, there will be little incentive for Connecticut residents to buy liquor across the state line, merchants fear.Read Full Article -
Western Mass. auto dealers watching bill that would protect dealerships when manufacturers declare bankruptcy
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Hannoush Jewelers to move headquarters to Eastfield Mall in Springfield
Customers will be able to watch jewelry making and repair in a new manufacturing area.Read Full Article -
Proposal for Hooters restaurant on Riverdale Street delayed by West Springfield board
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Let's hear it for the Armor
Springfield's NBA Development League affiliate is armed and ready to do basketball battle now that it has an official name and logo. So, let's hear it for the Springfield Armor.Read Full Article -
Springfield gets NBA Development League team
SPRINGFIELD - Basketball's birthplace will be the home of an NBA minor league franchise next season. The NBA has awarded Springfield a franchise in the NBA Development League, commonly known as the D-League.Read Full Article -
Local realtor Robet Molta buys Pioneer Valley Carlson franchise
Longtime local realtor Molta plans to grow the firm which currently has 100 agents.Read Full Article -
Hearing tonight on new transport center
GREENFIELD -- The town's Planning Board will begin a major development review of a proposed 24,000-square-foot bus and taxi depot on the former Toyota of Greenfield property on Olive Street by holding a public hearing tonight. Chairwoman Roxanne ...Read Full Article -
Satellite television companies fight Mass. plan for 5% tax on dish customers
TV providers are arguing whether the proposed tax treats cable and satellite users alike.Read Full ArticleMentions: Amherst -
Savers opens in West Springfield
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Balise Motor Sales plans to begin work on new West Springfield Honda dealership in late summer or early fall
The existing building will be used as showroom and an addition will serve as the service department.Read Full Article -
Western Mass. dealerships try to keep positive attitude in wake of General Motors' reorganization filing
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Country Squire furniture store in Agawam going out of business
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Is the economy rebounding?
One local financial analysts believes there are signs the recession is ending and the economy is improving.Read Full Article -
Easthampton planners seek more information on traffic anticipated at proposed new Stop & Shop supermarket
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Retail project faces delay
SPRINGFIELD - A proposed $45 million shopping center at the former Westinghouse Electric Corp. property in East Springfield is delayed, triggered, in part, by the poor economy. Packard Development of Newton is proposing the shopping center on the 41-acre parcel on Page Boulevard. When announced in March of 2008, the company anticipated approximately 20 stores including discount department stores, neighborhood convenience stores and two restaurants. The retail center was expected to cover 450,000 square feet, and create between 700 and 800 permanent retail jobs.Read Full Article
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