Home Retailer Expanding + Popular Cookie Chain Crumbles: MA Business Week

From a favorite home goods store expanding to a beloved cookie seller shuttering, it’s been a busy week in Massachusetts business news.

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Major retailer opening two Mass. stores

HomeGoods is opening two new stores in Massachusetts as the retailer expands in 10 states across the country. The new stores in the Bay State will be in Bedford at 297 Great Road and in North Andover at 350 Winthrop Ave.

Popular cookie chain shuttering locations

The fast-growing bakery chain Crumbl Cookies has closed at least 57 stores in 2026, and one franchisee has filed for bankruptcy.

The company has not yet said if any Crumbl locations will close in Massachusetts, but there are at least 20 stores in the Bay State.

Off-price department store opens

Marshalls is set to open a new 24,000-square-foot store at the mall on Winthrop Street in North Andover later this month.

Opening day is set for Oct. 29 with a grand opening celebration from 8 a.m. to closing at 10 p.m.

More Massachusetts Business News:

• Women's Sports Bar Concept Coming To Boston
• New Yoga Studio Debuts In Sudbury
• BJ's Gives Workers More Than $25M In Gifts For 42nd Anniversary
• Beloved Central MA Breakfast Cafe Closing For Good
• Westborough Dance Studio Celebrates One Year, Expands Offerings For Beginners
• Major Powerball Prize Ticket Sold In Worcester: See Where
• New Fall Offerings Debut At Wayland Town Center
• New Owners Taking Over Peppercorn’s In Worcester
• Melrose Physical Therapy Practice Expands With Move Across The Street
• North Andover Market Basket To Host Ann Michael Maye Appearance Friday

Catch Up On Past Business Roundups:

• Costco Proposes New Store + Major Retail Chain Closing
• Beloved Burger + Coffee Chain Closing Stores
• Iconic MA Discount Store Closing For Good + Toy Retail Giant Makes Comeback
• Luxury Resale Store Debuts In MA + Pickleball Club Ranked Among Best In U.S.
• Discount Store Debuts + Hundreds Of Job Cuts Looming