Friday, May 10, 2013
CANTON (AP) — Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc. Chairman Jon Luther is retiring and will be succeeded in the post by CEO Nigel Travis. The parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins said Friday that Luther’s retirement is effective on Wednesday. Travis will continue as CEO. Luther, 69, started …
Friday, May 10, 2013
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Whole Foods Market Inc. said that labels on a chicken salad and those on a vegan version were reversed at some of its cold food bars in the Northeast. The mislabeled salads — a curried chicken salad and a vegan curried “chick’n” salad — …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
SHANGHAI — BYD is known for electric cars but this year’s flagship model is the S7, a gasoline-powered SUV. It comes with an air purifier, radar to help with backing and digital TV. An onboard hard drive can …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
WASHINGTON — Traditional retailers and cash-strapped states face a tough sell in the House as they lobby Congress to limit tax-free shopping on the Internet. The Senate voted 69 to 27 Monday to pass a bill that empowers …
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
The following are some of the building permits issued in Northampton between April 25 and May 1. Information includes: Project address and applicant, a description of the work and the cost. ∎ 55 Damon Road, Robert S. Thomas, erect illuminated ground sign — Chrysler Dodge, Jeep, Ram, $35,000. …
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
A home decor and furnishings store focused on both renovated products and modern pieces is open in downtown Amherst. “We are doing a complete mix of repurposed furniture,” said Chandra Fields, the general manager for B. Home at 220 North Pleasant St. The items on the showroom floor …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
More gamblers are hitting the slots and blackjack tables in the U.S., giving the industry a 4.8 percent boost in 2012, its biggest since the recession. Consumer spending at casinos grew to $37.3 billion, slightly below the industry’s 2007 record high at $37.5 billion, according to a report …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
WASHINGTON — A bill that would authorize states to collect sales taxes for online purchases easily passed the Senate on Monday with bipartisan support, but it faces a tougher hurdle in the House of Representatives. The Marketplace Fairness Act sailed through the Senate, 69-27, without going through the …
Sunday, May 5, 2013
NORTHAMPTON — Just in time for warmer weather, a new frozen yogurt shop is open downtown. Berkshire Yogurt, with locations in South Hadley and Lenox, debuted its new Northampton shop on Bridge Street in the building that had …
Friday, May 3, 2013
NORTHAMPTON — The white, hand-crafted goat body forms were among the hottest items in demand at Friday’s public auction of inventory at the former site of The Mountain Goat, the outdoor clothing and gear store that closed on …
