Large MA Furniture Store To Shutter + Amazon Adding Thousands Of Workers: Business Week

From a major retailer closing to the addition of 6,000 new jobs, it's been a busy week in Massachusetts business news.

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Major Mass. retailer to close 'very quickly'

Harte's Home Furniture & Mattress Store has announced it will close soon. The store is located at 771 Washington St. in Auburn.

Seasonal retailer to pop up in three Mass. towns

Spirit Christmas will ring in the holiday season at three locations in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts stores will be in Dartmouth, Natick and North Attleborough.

Amazon to add 6,000 workers across Mass. this holiday season

Amazon plans to hire approximately 6,000 seasonal, part-time and full-time employees across the state, the company announced Tuesday. The openings include about 3,000 jobs in Greater Boston and 1,950 in the Worcester area.

Popular men's retailer reopening MetroWest location

Jos. A. Bank will reopen next Friday at 8116 Shops Way in Northborough. The business is expected to introduce a completely new store concept and shopping experience.

More Massachusetts Business News:

• 'Love Is Blind: Boston' Cast Members Kick Off Fee-Free Shelter Dog Adoption Event
• Massachusetts Housing Market Shifts As Buyers Gain An Advantage
• New Gaming Destination To Open In Burlington
• HomeGoods Store To Open In Merrimack Valley
• Wonder Food Hall Officially Opens In Worcester
• Sudbury Children’s Store Nears Opening
• Former Somerville Starbucks Becomes Art Gallery
• Rivian Showroom Grand Opening Set For MarketStreet Lynnfield
• Boston Theatre Begins Work On New East Wing
• Tattoo Studio To Open New Location In Worcester
• All-You-Can-Eat Brazilian Steakhouse Opening In Milford
• New Arlington Brewery And Taproom Expected To Open Next Spring
• Worcester Restaurant Celebrates One Year On Park Avenue
• New Brunch Spot Debuts In Milford
• Local Bakery Chain's 4th Location Launches In Arlington

Catch Up On Past Business Roundups:

• Home Retailer Expanding + Popular Cookie Chain Crumbles
• 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.