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March 28, 2013
Report: Walgreens' flagship location in Boston seeking final licensures for April opening

The Boston Licensing Board will decide whether Walgreens' flagship store at School and Washington streets, expected to open its doors in April, can sell fresh merchandise like sushi, smoothies and coffee around the clock, according to a report published Wednesday by Universal HUB.

BOSTON — The Boston Licensing Board will decide whether Walgreens' flagship store at School and Washington streets, expected to open its doors in April, can sell fresh merchandise like sushi, smoothies and coffee around the clock, according to a report published Wednesday by Universal HUB. 

December 21, 2011
Worcester Polytechnic Institute to develop smartphone application for patients with advanced diabetes, foot ulcers

An interdisciplinary research team at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is slated to develop a smartphone application that will help patients with advanced diabetes and foot ulcers.

WORCESTER, Mass. — An interdisciplinary research team at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is slated to develop a smartphone application that will help patients with advanced diabetes and foot ulcers.

August 5, 2011
Retailers, suppliers to convene for the 2011 NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is gearing up for this year’s Pharmacy & Technology Conference in Boston in late August, an event that will bring together more than 130 retail companies representing more than 80,000 retail outlets.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is gearing up for this year’s Pharmacy & Technology Conference in Boston in late August, an event that will bring together more than 130 retail companies representing more than 80,000 retail outlets.

This year’s conference will take place Aug. 27 to 30 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.

May 11, 2011
Yankee Candle salutes patriotism with collection

Yankee Candle is introducing a patriotic fragrance collection, the company announced.

SOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass. — Yankee Candle is introducing a patriotic fragrance collection, the company announced.

The collection includes four candle scents that carry a suggested retail price of $25.99:

  • God Bless America: Scents of cooked apples, cinnamon and brown sugar;

  • Let Freedom Ring: Robust notes of cedar and redwood softened by wild petals and vanilla;

  • Stars and Stripes: A bold blend of familiar cinnamon and baking spices; and

January 12, 2011
Cape Cod kicks off football campaign

Cape Cod is hoping to score a touchdown with its integrated campaign that encourages consumers to make Cape Cod potato chips their go-to snack.

HYANNIS, Mass. — Cape Cod is hoping to score a touchdown with its integrated campaign that encourages consumers to make Cape Cod potato chips their go-to snack.

The Big Game Chip Switch challenges consumers to switch their regular chips for one of Cape Cod’s three 40% reduced-fat varieties: 40% reduced-fat potato chips, 40% less-fat sea salt and vinegar and 40% less-fat sweet mesquite barbeque.

October 12, 2010
Wegmans landing in Massachusetts

Wegmans will be making its debut in Massachusetts early next year as the anchor store...

September 12, 2010
LabCorp to purchase Genzyme's genetic testing business

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings will purchase a clinical testing business from Genzyme, Genzyme said...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings will purchase a clinical testing business from Genzyme, Genzyme said Monday.

 

The biotech company said LabCorp would buy Genzyme Genetics, its reproductive and cancer testing unit, for $925 million in cash.