From a national retailer closing to a family-owned retailer opening at the Burlington Mall, it's been a busy week in Massachusetts business news.
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Popular outdoor retailer closes major Mass. store
REI Co-op will permanently close its store at 401 Park Dr. in Fenway on Aug. 13, according to the business. The chain first announced its Boston location would close back in October.
Layoffs rise to 231 at Central Mass. health center
Community Healthlink, the UMass Memorial Health-affiliated behavioral health provider, reported 231 layoffs in Worcester and Leominster to take effect Sept. 16, according to an updated Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filing with the state.
The latest number is up from 127 layoffs reported in June for Worcester, Leominster and Webster.
Family-owned retailer opens Burlington Mall location
gorjana opened its new store at the Burlington Mall on Thursday. The shop offers a range of jewelry, including 14-karat gold and diamond pieces, along with more affordable styles designed for everyday wear.
Popular coffee shop, luxury retailer open in Mass.
Ralph Lauren opened its eighth retail store in Massachusetts, right next to its famous coffee brand, Ralph's Coffee, which is debuting in the state for the first time.
Beloved Central Mass. bar closes after 11 years
Halligan's Bar announced that its final day of business will be Dec. 12, ending an 11-year run at 889 Southbridge St. The owners said the decision was an emotional one but that they are looking forward to retirement, traveling and "enjoying our next chapter," in a message shared with customers on social media.
Brand-new sushi concept debuts in Boston
Happy Rice will open its first location at 53 Boston Wharf Road in the city's Seaport neighborhood. The eatery will offer classic and deluxe rolls, nigiri, sashimi, shareable sides and curated "Benefit Boxes" developed with input from nutritionists.
Cambridge breakfast spot closing after 20 years
IHOP has closed its restaurant at 16 Eliot St. in Cambridge. Franchisee Mark Justice confirmed to Patch that the restaurant would close, adding that customers can still visit the IHOP at 1850 Soldiers Field Road in Brighton.
Wholesale restaurant retailer to open in Worcester
Restaurant Depot has received site plan approval from the Worcester Planning Board for a 50,000-square-foot facility at the 51-acre GreenTech Park, located on the former Saint-Gobain and Norton Company campus, according to the Worcester Business Development Corporation.
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