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National Retailer Files For Bankruptcy + Swedish Candy Shop Debuts: MA Business Week

A new candy store opening and a company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing lead this week's business roundup.

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From a new candy store opening to a major company filing for bankruptcy, it's been a busy week in Massachusetts business news.

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Swedish candy shop launching in Mass.

A Swedish candy business is celebrating the opening of its new Beacon Hill location this week. Nantasket Sweets By Swedes held a grand opening celebration at 115 Charles St. on Thursday

National retailer with 10 Mass. stores files for bankruptcy

The Children's Place has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to multiple reports.

The company lists 10 Massachusetts stores on its website, including in Auburn, Wrentham, North Attleboro, Chelsea, Braintree, Saugus, Brockton, Peabody, North Dartmouth and Hyannis.

Popular Mass. fitness studio expands

Btone Fitness debuted its 1,700-square-foot studio at 282 Grove St. in Worcester this week. The opening will mark the increasingly popular Pilates studio's first location in Central Massachusetts.

Longtime Mass. brewery shutting down

Mayflower Brewing Company in Plymouth announced it is shutting its doors after almost a generation in business.

That final celebration was scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 28, starting at noon and running through 7 p.m.

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