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PublishedOctober 25, 2024
Augusta board approves height rules change for major redevelopment of former Kmart site
A $48 million redevelopment proposal could bring a hotel with a rooftop restaurant or bar, apartments or condominiums to the site off Western Avenue.
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PublishedOctober 17, 2024
U.S. shoppers spent more at retailers last month
Americans stepped up their purchases at retailers last month as low unemployment, steady pay gains and rising stock and home values helped sustain their willingness to spend despite higher prices.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2024
Warby Parker store coming to the Old Port
The eyewear company plans to move into a nearly 2,000-square-foot space at 184 Middle St. early next year.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2024
Amazon unveils AI to help delivery drivers find packages faster
The technology projects a green circle on packages to be delivered at each stop and red Xs on those to be delivered later.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2024
Robust hiring adds 254,000 jobs, unemployment dips to 4.1%
Last month’s gain was far more than economists had expected, and it was up sharply from the 159,000 jobs that were added in August.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2024
Walmart plans instant bank payments, cutting out card networks
Customers will soon have the option to pay directly from their bank accounts with instant transfers for online purchases.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2024
Feds ramp up fight to block massive grocery merger involving Shaw’s
Kroger's proposed $24.6 billion takeover of Albertsons would be the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2024
L.L.Bean tied up in lawsuit claiming it copied ‘graceful’ design of Skechers sneakers
The Freeport-based retailer is accused of intentionally and willfully plagiarizing a patented 'heel cup' that is featured on millions of Skechers shoes.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2024
Costco is raising membership fees. Don’t worry, hot dogs cost the same.
Basic members will pay $5 more per year and executive members will see a $10 increase as the company raises fees for the first time since 2017.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2024
Downtown Waterville store that helps effort to build affordable homes to close after a decade
In business since 2014, the Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore at 24 Silver St. carries a wide variety of donated items.
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