The Vermont Flannel Company opens first Maine storefront in Freeport

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Published
June 1, 2023

The Vermont Flannel Company opens first Maine storefront in Freeport

Dozens gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday evening for a scoop of Ben & Jerry’s and the chance to browse the new flannel store.
Published
April 12, 2023

A Kittery outlet mall could make way for housing, hotel

The town's planning board on Thursday will get a first look at a proposed redevelopment of the Outlets at Kittery, a 6.4-acre retail plaza.
Published
December 2, 2022

Dine-and-shop: The trend of restaurants with retail markets comes to Portland

A growing number of local restaurants are incorporating small retail markets where they sell prepared foods, home goods and gifts. Or is it the other way around? Retail stores with a restaurant on the side? Either way, the combination is a winning one.
Published
November 25, 2022

Photo Album: Black Friday shoppers find deals in Auburn

Target and Walmart were open early to kick off the holiday shopping season.
Published
November 2, 2022

Target is now open in Auburn

A grand opening is set for Sunday.
Published
October 6, 2022

Amazon plans to hire 150,000 workers for holiday season

The world's largest online retailer typically hires legions of temporary workers this time of year to help store, pack and ship items from its warehouses.
Published
May 4, 2022

An Angel’s Wing opening new storefront at Auburn Mall

Sonder and Dram moving on up on Ash Street; Sherman Oaks California Kitchen plans fast-casual eating on Lisbon Street.
Published
April 25, 2022

JCPenney owners offer $8.6 billion for Kohl’s

Simon Property Group and Brookfield Asset Management are offering to acquire retailer Kohl's Corp. in a deal that would be worth more than $8.6 billion, according to a report in the New York Post.
Published
March 28, 2022

Walmart to end cigarette sales in some stores

Walmart will no longer sell cigarettes in some of its stores though tobacco sales can be a significant revenue generator
Published
March 21, 2022

Maine businesses pitching in to support Ukraine

The Retail Association of Maine is seeking donations from its members and the public, L.L. Bean is sending $300,000 in money and goods, and One Longfellow Square is holding a benefit concert.