Tag: retail
Costco store planned at former medium-security prison site in Cranston
PROVIDENCE – Costco may be finally arriving in Rhode Island.
The popular membership wholesale club is set to be built on the former Adult Correctional...
Ocean State Job Lot offers a one-stop shop for health
Healthiest Employers of Rhode Island 2023
1,500-4,999 Employees 4. Ocean State Job Lot
CEO (or equivalent): Marc Perlman, principal owner and CEO; Alan Perlman...
Christmas Tree Shops could liquidate entire chain
PROVIDENCE – It may be a cruel summer for fans of the Christmas Tree Shops.
The Massachusetts-based business has been around more than 50 years...
Hasbro bringing back Furby this summer
PROVIDENCE – A beloved toy and collectible from the '90s is returning this summer.
Hasbro Inc. announced Thursday the iconic Furby is returning to retailers'...
Problem of online returns
E-commerce may make shopping more convenient, but it has a dark side most consumers never see.
Say you order an electric toothbrush for Father’s Day...
EbLens closing all of its stores, including 4 in R.I.
PROVIDENCE – Clothing retailer EbLens, which has four stores in Rhode island, announced on social media on Tuesday that it is in the process...
U.S. economic future remains unclear following May jobs report
WASHINGTON (AP) – The nation's employers stepped up their hiring in May, adding a robust 339,000 jobs, well above expectations and evidence of enduring strength in...
Christmas Tree Shops filing for bankruptcy
PROVIDENCE – A long-time Massachusetts and Rhode Island retailer is reportedly set to file bankruptcy.
Christmas Tree Shops Inc., a Massachusetts-based business that been around...
End delay on cannabis commission
It’s been nearly a year since state lawmakers passed legislation to legalize the recreational use of cannabis. But while existing medical cannabis dispensaries started...
Enos gets a real kick out of selling hard-to-get sneakers
To the uninitiated, shelling out a half-week’s pay or more on a pair of sneakers is a tough sell. But for “sneakerheads,” a subculture...
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