Tag: retail
Toys R Us liquidation threatens to curb toymakers’ innovation
NEW YORK – Toys R Us Inc. doesn’t sell the most toys in the United States – that distinction goes to Walmart Inc. –...
R.I. gas prices fall 3 cents even as Mass. gas remains...
PROVIDENCE – The price of self-serve, unleaded regular gasoline fell 3 cents per gallon in the last week, according to AAA Northeast data released...
Hasbro falls on news Toys R Us said to prepare shutdown...
NEW YORK – Toys R Us Inc. is making preparations for a liquidation of its bankrupt U.S. operations after so far failing to find...
How low will retail go?
It’s hard to find anyone optimistic about the future of conventional retail as internet giants such as Amazon continue to accumulate customers. But where’s...
Dunkin’ earns $350.9M 2017 profit bolstered by tax change, plans more...
CANTON, Mass. – Dunkin Brands Group Inc. reported earnings of $350.9 million in 2017, a 79.4 percent increase year over year that was primarily...
Gas prices start new year on an upswing, 2 cents in...
PROVIDENCE – With crude oil prices hitting their highest levels since 2013, gasoline prices began the year with a price increase, according to AAA...
R.I. gas prices down 4 cents this week; Mass. gas down...
PROVIDENCE – The average price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island declined 4 cents this week to $2.52 per gallon, 9 cents...
Surviving the retail apocalypse
Retail dies when based solely on the concept of visiting a store for a commodity item. To thrive in today’s market and emerge from...
H&M to open at Providence Place
PROVIDENCE – H&M, one of the largest fashion brands in the world, is opening a second location in Rhode Island, at Providence Place mall.
The...
Milestone Recognition
Jared R. Neirinckx, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Rhode Island’s fastest growing full-service Firearms retailer, has just helped his organization achieve a...


















