In Memoriam Mar 25

Linda Bean, entrepreneur, GOP activist and granddaughter of LL Bean, has died

Linda L. Bean, a granddaughter of famed outdoor retailer L.L. Bean who became an entrepreneur, philanthropist and conservative activist, has died at age 82.

  • Business Jun 2, 2023

    Smith & Wesson to Close Deep River Facility

    Gunmaker Smith & Wesson will be closing its Deep River facility and eliminating 129 jobs between this August and December 2024. The company notified the state Department of Labor that it will be closing its facility at 12 Bridge St. in Deep River on Dec. 31, 2024. The Springfield, Massachusetts,-based company will begin eliminating jobs on Aug....
  • Business Apr 25, 2023

    When to Use Bed, Bath & Beyond Coupons, Gift Cards in CT Before It's Too Late

    Bed Bath & Beyond declared bankruptcy on Sunday and the company will stop accepting coupons Wednesday. Here are some key days shoppers need to know. Bed Bath & Beyond and buybuy BABY stores are open as the company begins its wind down process. Several Connecticut Bed Bath & Beyond stores have already closed, but the stores in Simsbury a...
  • Windsor Locks Apr 13, 2023

    Serta Simmons Bedding Plant in Windsor Locks to Close

    The Serta Simmons Bedding plant in Windsor Locks is closing and 157 employees will be affected. The company, SSB Manufacturing, has notified the state Department of Labor that it will be closing the plant at 100 D. Neil Hagen Drive. The company said in a letter that the closure is expected to happen over time with the final plant closure…...
  • SunnyD Mar 9, 2023

    SunnyD Introduces New Adult Drink And It's Sure to Make You Nostalgic

    SunnyD Vodka Seltzer will soon be on store shelves across the country.

  • Business Feb 14, 2023

    CT-Based Subway Exploring Possible Sale

    Milford-based Subway is exploring a possible sale. On Tuesday, the company released a statement saying that its shareholders are exploring a possible sale of the company. The statement on the company website said J.P. Morgan is advising the company and will conduct the sale exploration process. The company added that there is no indication of timin...
  • news Feb 11

    Why you won't see many car ads during Sunday's Super Bowl

    The only automakers expected to advertise during Sunday’s game between the Eagles and Chiefs on Fox are GM, Kia and Stellantis’ Ram and Jeep brands.

  • Feb 8, 2023

    Seven Bed Bath & Beyond Stores in CT to Close

    Bed Bath & Beyond said it will be closing 150 more stores as the home goods chain cuts costs as it works to stay afloat. The store closure list posted on the company’s website includes three more Connecticut stores, bringing the total to seven that will be closing. The company now said it plans to close stores in Guilford, Manchester…...
  • Business Feb 3, 2023

    List of Bed Bath & Beyond Store Closings Includes 4 in CT

    Bed Bath & Beyond plans to close more stores and four in Connecticut are on the company’s list of 2023 closings. These are the four local stores on the list: 20 Hazard Ave. in Enfield 835 Queen St. in Southington 1065 Silas Deane Highway in Wethersfield 2260 Kings Highway in Fairfield The company’s financial statements from earlier in the month...
  • Jan 26, 2023

    1 CT Restaurant, 2 CT Chefs Are Semifinalists for James Beard Awards

    The James Beard Foundation has announced the semifinalists for its 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards and one Connecticut restaurant is in the running for Outstanding Restaurant and two Connecticut chefs are regional semifinalists for best chef.   Cora Cora in West Hartford is a semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurant, which honors a “restaurant ...
  • LEGOs Jan 25, 2023

    Officials Disappointed in LEGO Plan to Move from Enfield to Boston

    The LEGO Group plans to move its head office in the Americas from Enfield, Connecticut to Boston, Massachusetts and Connecticut officials are reacting to the announcement. The company, which employs around 740 full-time employees in Enfield, plans to move from its current office from by the end of 2026. “I am disappointed to hear today’s news, but ...
  • Norwalk Jan 18, 2023

    Campbell's to Close Pepperidge Farm HQ in Norwalk, Move Jobs to New Jersey

    Campbell’s Soup Co. plans to spend about $50 million to upgrade its headquarters in New Jersey as it consolidates the central offices of snacks businesses from North Carolina and Norwalk, Connecticut. The company announced Wednesday it will add about 330 positions at the site in Camden, NJ, bringing the total jobs there to about 1,600. It said the ...
  • Amazon Oct 6, 2022

    Amazon Plans to Hire 3,100 Workers in Connecticut for Holidays

    Amazon plans on hiring 150,000 employees throughout the U.S., including more than 3,100 in Connecticut, ahead of the busy holiday shipping time. The company said employees can earn, on average, more than $19 per hour based on their position and location, and sign-on bonuses ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 are available in select locations.  Amazon wi...
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