At a time when traditional retailers are shuttering thousands of stores, the e-commerce giant 1-800-Flowers.com is expanding its network of brick and mortar locations. The company plans to expand its local presence from just one franchisee-owned retail store in Melrose to as many as 11 sprinkled throughout Greater Boston. Franchisees also operate two fulfillment centers in Needham and Woburn. Continue reading below Boston is one of 10 US markets in which the company intends to add stores. The 1-800-Flowers development team met with potential franchisee operators this week and expects the first Continue reading >>>

AP Photo/Greater Boston Convention Visitors Bureau, Faneuil Hall Marketplace Travel-Trip-5 Free Th_Piet.jpg This undated image provided by the Greater Boston Convention Visitors Bureau shows Faneuil Hall in Boston, which was used as a meetinghouse during the American Revolution. Today the building is a retail center with clothing shops, entertainment and food. It's also a landmark on the Freedom Trail, a pathway that takes visitors on a tour of Boston's past. The trail is among the city's free things Continue reading >>>

Greater Boston’s hotels reported decreased operating results in February. Thomas Grillo Real Estate Editor- Boston Business Journal Email  |  Twitter Continue reading >>>

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EVERETT, Mass. (MyFoxBoston.com/AP) -- A missing signature could threaten a billion dollar casino project.Anthony Gattineri, co-owner of the site where Wynn Resorts has proposed to build greater Boston's only casino, has refused to sign the pledge even though the Massachusetts Gaming Commission says it will not approve a casino without assurances that criminals won't profit from it, according to the Boston Globe. The document asks if any "secret owners," including convicted felons would profit from any casino deal. Gattineri refused to sign the statement on the advice of his criminal attorney. Continue reading >>>

Couples in the Boston area have declared their financial independence — from each other. A study by New Jersey-based TD Bank found that 41 percent of couples in Greater Boston maintain separate checking accounts so they can indulge themselves without dipping into the household accounts. Continue reading below The survey found that couples here and across the United States maintain a joint checking account for the obvious household expenses: mortgages, groceries, utilities, and other bills. But when they want to splurge on themselves, for a spa treatment, a daily dose of the venti caramel Continue reading >>>

Couples use the joint account to pay for the monthly and mundane bills, from mortgages to groceries and heating. But when they want to splurge on themselves, for a spa treatment, a daily dose of the venti caramel macchiato at Starbucks, or for behind-homeplate seats at a Red Sox game, they dip into their individual accounts.

As of April 21, 2014, 372 days will have passed since the 117th Boston Marathon. This day will mark the first Boston Marathon since the tragic events that took place at the finish line on Boylston Street in 2013. After the bombs went off, over 200 people were injured and three were killed at the finish line. One police officer was later killed during the massive manhunt that shut down Greater Boston. During the aftermath of the bombings, there was much speculation as to what changes would be implemented during the 118th running of the world’s oldest marathon. One of the major concerns being addressed Continue reading >>>

On the evening of March 27, Dover Rug Home hosted “From Floors to Walls – Everything you need to know about buying fine art fine rugs” as part of the first annual Boston Design Week celebration - a 10-day design-focused festival taking place at various locations in and around Greater Boston. Mahmud Jafri, CEO of Dover Rug Home, and Jacqui Becker of Jacqueline Becker Fine Arts Consulting Services educated guests on the importance of unifying their rugs and wall décor in order to enhance and compliment their desired look and feel to fit each lifestyle. Guests learned the facts of how to Continue reading >>>

    The Silvio Cella Family Foundation today announced the 2014 recipients of its annual grant program, providing high school football teams in Massachusetts funding to help improve playing conditions, increase player safety and participation, build teamwork, pride and confidence, and help players prepare for their future. Annually, four high school football programs each receive a $3,000 grant to help players and coaches be successful on the field and prepare student-athletes for college, careers and family. Since established in 2010, the Silvio Cella Family Foundation has donated nearly $50,000 Continue reading >>>