Dunkin’ offers design-your-own gift cards
CANTON, Mass. – Dunkin’ Donuts has unveiled a new version of its rechargeable card that customers can personalize with their own photo or message....
U.S. economy grew at 0.6% rate in 1Q
WASHINGTON – The nation’s real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 0.6 percent in the first quarter, slowing from its fourth-quarter...
Providence, New Bedford jobless rates fall
WASHINGTON – Unemployment rates were lower in April than a year earlier in 226 of 369 major metropolitan areas nationwide, higher in 120 and...
One Financial Plaza is sold for $65.65M
PROVIDENCE – One Financial Plaza, the landmark downtown skyscraper, has been acquired by a New York-based joint venture for almost $66 million.
The 28-story, 322,000-square-foot...
ICSC: U.S. retail sales steady last week
NEW YORK – Sales at U.S. retail stores open at least one year were unchanged over the past week after falling 1.5 percent the...
Puma selects Goetz as yacht builder<br> for ’08-’09 Volvo Ocean Race
Bristol-based Goetz Custom Boats has been chosen by Puma to build the sports apparel company’s racing yacht for the 2008-2009 Volvo Ocean Race.
Goetz was...
Consumer Confidence Index rises in May
U.S. consumer confidence has bounced back in May after falling in March and April, according to a report today by The Conference Board.
The...
AAA: R.I. gas prices rise for 15th week, to $3.089
PROVIDENCE – Gasoline prices in Rhode Island have risen for the 15th consecutive week, to 91 cents above the mid-February price of $2.179 per...
No quick recovery seen for housing market
With April’s new home construction starts at 1.53 million, 33.2 percent below their peak in January 2006 and 17.3 percent below what National Association...
R.I. housing slump continues in April
Rhode Island’s housing market last month continued the sales slump that had resumed in March after easing earlier this year, according to a report...
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