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Wellesley business in 2009: Lose some, win some

22 minutes ago ago from The Swellesley Report

The economy and other factors led to the shutdown or exodus of a host of Wellesley business in 2009. The most notable was Brigham's shutdown in November after the company fell on hard times and got bought out (the crooks who robbed the store and August probably didn't make a killing). Brigham's had been in town for more than 50 years. But don't despair: No sooner had the shutdown signs been posted than a new sign touting the arrival of ...

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The Pulse: Wal-Mart Hopes Going Local Will Curry Favor With City

4 hours ago ago from The New York Times

Stung by criticism that their megastores shutter mom-and-pop shops, Wal-Mart officials are offering to rent space in the lobby of a new Chicago store to neighborhood businesses. This article is part of our expanded Chicago coverage. The Chicago report features coverage of public affairs, culture, lifestyle and sports in the region and is produced by the Chicago News Cooperative, a non-profit news organization. We invite ...

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