AstroNova posts $653K profit in Q1 driven by higher revenue, strong...
WEST WARWICK – AstroNova Inc., a maker of specialty printers and computer hardware, reported a $653,000 profit in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, after posting...
SEC filing of the week: AstroNova CEO’s compensation totaled $2.1M in...
WEST WARWICK – AstroNova Inc. CEO and President Jorik E. Ittmann received a total compensation package of $2.1 million in fiscal year 2026, according...
Election 2026: Foulkes pitches $150M Ocean Economy Investment Fund, regulatory reforms
PROVIDENCE – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Helena B. Foulkes on Thursday proposed borrowing $150 million to fund improvements to port infrastructure and supply chains in...
PBN announces 2026 40 Under Forty honorees
PROVIDENCE – Forty young professionals were selected as the winners of Providence Business News’ 22nd annual 40 Under Forty Awards program.
The honorees were chosen...
Lardaro: R.I.’s economy may be recovering from recession
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island may be in the early stages of recovering from its economic recession, University of Rhode Island economist Leonard Lardaro said...
Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze
NEW YORK (AP) – Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a new role beyond the plate: A...
Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans’ income and spending power erodes
WASHINGTON (AP) – A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, squeezing Americans' finances and creating political challenges...
Blast at Raynham manufacturing plant blows out 1,000-pound safety doors
RAYNHAM – An investigation is underway after an explosion at a lithium-battery manufacturing plant on Tuesday blew three 1,000-pound metal safety doors off their...
Rhode Island Manufacturers Association to celebrate manufacturing milestones
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Manufacturers Association is hosting the RIMA 250 Annual Meeting and Milestone Celebrations on June 2 at the Omni Providence...
SEC filing of the week: AstroNova agrees to settlement regarding MTEX...
PROVIDENCE – AstroNova Inc. has reached a settlement agreement that resolves all ongoing arbitration and legal disputes tied to the 2024 acquisition of Portugal-based printing firm MTEX...



















