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HOMEMADE TREATS: Shay Nese with her dog Marley and some of her Surfside Paws organic dog treats.  PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Surfside Paws serving up safer dog treats

Entrepreneurship 04/25/2025

Shay Nese’s 6-year-old daughter was fine after mistakenly eating a dog treat last summer. But Nese, who is a dogsitter, began worrying about what...

HASBRO INC. reported a profit of $385.6 million profit for 2024 following a loss of $1.49 billion a year prior. The improved bottom line as at least partially attributable to a drastic cut in costs and expenses. / COURTESY HASBRO INC.

Hasbro returns to profitability in 2024 after $1.5B loss a year...

Economic Activity 02/20/2025

PAWTUCKET – Hasbro Inc. on Thursday reported a $385.6 million profit for 2024 as it drastically cut costs and expenses, allowing the company to...

Cyber Monday shoppers expected to set a record on the year’s...

Capital Goods 12/02/2024

Consumers in the United States are scouring the internet for online deals as they look to take advantage of the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon with...

STATUE GUY: James Fennessy collected statues and busts from antique stores up and down the East Coast for years before eventually dealing his collection at Nostalgia Antiques and Collectibles and ultimately taking over ownership of the Providence shop.  PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Fennessy finds success dealing collectibles at Nostalgia

Entrepreneurship 06/07/2024

While his collection has dwindled, James Fennessy’s title as the “statue guy” lives on through Nostalgia Antiques and Collectibles in Providence. Since he was 10...

HASBRO INC. announced Monday that Frank Gibeau, president of Zynga; Darin Harris, CEO of Jack in the Box Inc.; and Owen Mahoney, former CEO of Nexon Co. have been appointed to the company’s board of directors effective March 21. / COURTESY HASBRO INC.

Hasbro names 3 new board members

Economy 03/25/2024

PAWTUCKET – Hasbro Inc. is shaking up its board of directors with three new members and three retirements. The toy company announced Monday that Frank...

Hasbro bringing back Furby this summer

Economic Activity 06/23/2023

PROVIDENCE – A beloved toy and collectible from the '90s is returning this summer. Hasbro Inc. announced Thursday the iconic Furby is returning to retailers'...

Raimondo seeks to rally U.S. behind $52 billion chip program

Economic Activity 02/23/2023

WASHINGTON (AP) – On State of the Union night, Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo strode down the aisle and found her seat in front...

Hasbro enters $522M agreement to buy Power Rangers, other properties

Economic Activity 05/01/2018

PROVIDENCE - Hasbro has signed a definitive agreement to acquire several brands from Saban Properties LLC, including Saban’s Power Rangers in a combination of...