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Business Headlines
Friday, December 20, 2024
This morning's top stories

Fake tree? No, thanks. Only a real Christmas tree will do.

In a world full of knock-offs and clumsy representations, it’s refreshing to have something real, with imperfections and quirks of its own.  Continue reading →

Real tree? No need. I’m perfectly content with my fake Christmas fir.

Our 6-foot artificial alternative is a minimal-mess, no-maintenance option that’s ready to go whenever we’re ready for the season to start.  Continue reading →

Unionized workers at US Starbucks stores plan strikes starting Friday

The strikes are scheduled to begin in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle and could spread to hundreds of stores across the country by Christmas Eve.  Continue reading →

Tim Cahill taking over for Peter Forman as CEO of South Shore Chamber

Cahill, currently CEO of the Quincy Chamber of Commerce, will succeed Forman, who is leaving after two decades running the organization, on Jan. 1.  Continue reading →

GBH chair Ann Fudge to receive Popeo lifetime achievement award

Fudge, a former executive in advertising and food and beverage, is being recognized for her extensive corporate board work.  Continue reading →

‘Skeleton crews.’ ‘Endless tasks.’ What employees said about working conditions at CVS, according to a federal lawsuit.

The Department of Justice says the pharmacy giant unlawfully dispensed opioids and other controlled substances. The staffers who worked there paint a vivid picture of how conditions that allowed it to happen.  Continue reading →

R.I. added 1,500 new jobs in November, continuing its ‘steady growth’

Over the last three months, the state has added an average of 2,000 jobs per month, according to the state Department of Labor and Training.  Continue reading →

The state’s largest law firm is staying in the Back Bay

Ropes & Gray leases about one-third of the 1.2 million-square-foot Prudential tower.  Continue reading →

No, you shouldn’t shoot at a drone. But defending against them is a huge challenge.

Identifying and neutralizing drones with hostile or unknown intent can be difficult or even dangerous — particularly in civilian areas. And the challenge is only becoming more acute.  Continue reading →