Rhode Island Nearly The Worst State In America For Business

Rhode Island came in dead last for the Continental United States, besting only Alaska and Hawaii.

How RI Taxes Beer, Wine And Spirits, And How Those Industries Help Main Street

Beer, wine and spirits are taxed differently, measured differently and regulated differently from state to state.

Best Companies To Work For In RI: See Who Made U.S. News List

For the first time, U.S. News included public and private companies in a single release.

Food Service Workers Strike At Rhode Island TF Green International Airport

Workers have been without a contract for nearly a year, according to a union official.

Rhode Island Jobs Drop By 500 In 1 Month

The Ocean State lost 500 jobs from March to April, the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training reported.

Rhode Island Workers Join Teamsters Union

The workers are employed by RelaDyne in North Kingstown, according to the Teamsters.

How To Get $95 In $250M iPhone Settlement: What To Know In RI

The lawsuit claims Apple marketed “Enhanced Siri” and other Apple Intelligence features before they were actually available.

Major Clothing Retailer In Rhode Island Closing 150 U.S. Stores

The closings are among 1,400 stores expected to close in 2026.

Rhode Island Jobs Up By 500 In 1 Month: DLT

Jobs in Rhode Island were up by 500 from February to March, according to the Department of Labor and Training.

Rhode Island State Rep's Bill Would Cap Grocery Self-Checkout Stations

The legislation would also limit the workload of an employee monitoring self-checkout stations.

Popular Retailer Plans RI Comeback After Closing All Stores

The national chain had been in business for 40 years before shutting all its stores in late 2024.

Iconic Mall Retailer Quietly Closing Dozens Of Stores: See RI Locations

The brand appears to be pivoting away from its legacy as a mall mainstay.

7-Eleven Plans Mass Closures: Here’s What It Could Mean For RI Stores

Japan-based Seven & I Holdings disclosed the planned closures in a recent earnings report.

Rhode Islanders Among The Nation's Most Active Online Shoppers: Study

Rhode Island ranked high for its "online shopping obsession score," according to the study.

Rhode Island Workers Paid Pretty Well Compared To Rest Of Country: Report

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the private average hourly earnings for workers in each state.

These RI Stores Among More Than 1,400 In US Expected To Close In 2026

Retail, grocery and restaurant chains are closing hundreds of locations in 2026.

Rhode Island Among The Most 'Toxic' States In America For Workers: Study

The new study that ranked states by their levels of “toxic leadership."

National Restaurant Chain With Several RI Eateries Closing Hundreds Of Locations

A well-known restaurant chain will be shuttering hundreds of locations in the next few months. Get the details here.

Rhode Island Workers Lose $3.8B to Mental Health And Substance Use Issues Over 5 Years: Survey

More than 3,000 workers were surveyed.

Rhode Island-Based Jobs Down 500 From November To December

Despite the loss of jobs, the unemployment rate remained steady.

National Retailer To Close All RI Locations: Reports

A clothing retailer with a presence in 45 states is reportedly planning to shutter all its locations and liquidate its inventory.

Young Rhode Islanders Rank Among Most Downbeat About Job Prospects: Survey

Artificial intelligence and automation top the list of anxieties, according to a media release accompanying the results of the survey.

Rhode Island Jobs Up, Unemployment Down: Department Of Labor

Jobs rose by 200 from October to November, the Rhode Island Department of Labor reported.

These RI Retail Stores And Restaurants Closed In 2025

Take a look back at how the retail landscape changed in Rhode Island in 2025.

These RI Retail Stores Could Shutter In 2026 As Business Closures Continue

Here’s a look at stores in Rhode Island that could change.

Rhode Island-based Jobs Up 400 from August To September: DLT

The September unemployment rate dropped to 4.5%, according to the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training.

Here's How RI Stacks Up On Unemployment

A new analysis examines where unemployment claims are decreasing the most across the country.

Washington Trust​ Chairman and CEO Honored

The Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce presented the award.

Thanksgiving Grocery, Black Friday Retail Hours: What’s Open, Closed In RI

This is what's open and closed on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday.

2 RI Companies Ranked Among Most Ethical In U.S.

A new survey looks at which companies people believe most align with their personal values and ethics.

RI Ranks Among Best States For Jobs, New Study Says

The analysis compared the 50 states across 34 key indicators of job-market strength and economic health.

These Beloved Businesses Permanently Closed In Rhode Island In 2025

Holiday shopping is almost here, but several businesses and chains have closed over the past year in Rhode Island.

Starbucks Plans Store Closures, Layoffs: What To Know In RI

The Seattle coffee giant will notify employees whose positions are being eliminated early Friday.

Kids Fruit Pouches Recalled; Were Sold At Major Retailer In Rhode Island

The recall was for possible elevated lead, which can "affect learning and development or cause other long-term health problems" in children.

Rhode Island 7-Eleven Stores To Undergo Major Changes

The rebranding will center around the chain's food offerings.

Rhode Island-Based Jobs Up 500 From July: State

August unemployment was down 0.2%, according to the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training.

No Rhode Island Billionaires Among America's Richest People: See New List

Rhode Island has at least one billionaire, but he wasn't rich enough to make the list.

$750M Powerball Jackpot, 10th-Largest In History: Where To Buy Tickets In RI

The top prize has a cash value of $338.6 million, Powerball said.

These Are The Top 10 Employers In RI In Forbes Ranking

The ranking is based on surveys of more 169,000 employees who work for a company of at least 500 within the United States.

Spirit Halloween To Open 4 Stores In RI: Here's Where

Spooky season is almost here.