Charcuterie Artisans lays off 49 R.I. employees
BURRILLVILLE – Citing "the combined effects of our industry’s current market conditions and economic uncertainty on a national level," Charcuterie Artisans laid off 49...
R.I. unemployment stays at 3.1% in February; 1,900 jobs added
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in February was 3.1%, unchanged from last month, but the state added 1,900 jobs, the R.I....
Where braided rugs are rolling out the door by thousands
Before Scott Weldon became CEO and president of Rhody Rug Inc., he wasn’t particularly interested in the rug business. He was simply searching for...
Lardaro: Recession signs growing
PROVIDENCE – The recent behavior of Rhode Island’s economy in light of new data suggests the “possibility” the state is either moving toward or...
U.S. inflation eases but stays high, putting Fed in tough spot
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. consumer price increases eased slightly from January to February but still pointed to an elevated inflation rate that is posing...
R.I. January unemployment remains third highest in New England
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island had the third-highest unemployment rate in New England in January at 3.1%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Across...
U.S. adds a robust 311,000 jobs despite Fed’s rate hikes
WASHINGTON (AP) – America's employers added a substantial 311,000 jobs in February, fewer than January's huge gain but enough to keep pressure on the...
R.I. unemployment rate dips slightly to 3.1% in January
CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s seasonally adjusted unemployment in January was 3.1%, one-tenth of a percentage point less than December, the R.I. Department of Labor...
Hasbro expands Nerf Sports products internationally through new partnership
PAWTUCKET – Hasbro Inc., through a new partnership with a Massachusetts sporting goods manufacturer and retailer, will expand its Nerf Sports production and distribution globally, the companies announced...
SEACORP awarded $41.9M naval contract for submarine trainer maintenance
MIDDLETOWN – SEACORP LLC was awarded a five-year, $41.9 million contract from the U.S. Navy for submarine trainer maintenance, or SUBTM, the company announced Tuesday.
SEACORP...