National Retailer Files For Bankruptcy + Swedish Candy Shop Debuts: MA Business Week

From a new candy store opening to a major company filing for bankruptcy, it's been a busy week in Massachusetts business news.

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Swedish candy shop launching in Mass.

A Swedish candy business is celebrating the opening of its new Beacon Hill location this week. Nantasket Sweets By Swedes held a grand opening celebration at 115 Charles St. on Thursday

National retailer with 10 Mass. stores files for bankruptcy

The Children's Place has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to multiple reports.

The company lists 10 Massachusetts stores on its website, including in Auburn, Wrentham, North Attleboro, Chelsea, Braintree, Saugus, Brockton, Peabody, North Dartmouth and Hyannis.

Popular Mass. fitness studio expands

Btone Fitness debuted its 1,700-square-foot studio at 282 Grove St. in Worcester this week. The opening will mark the increasingly popular Pilates studio's first location in Central Massachusetts.

Longtime Mass. brewery shutting down

Mayflower Brewing Company in Plymouth announced it is shutting its doors after almost a generation in business.

That final celebration was scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 28, starting at noon and running through 7 p.m.

More Massachusetts Business News:

• MA Spot Among Top 25 New Restaurants In America, Food Writers Say
• 2 Massachusetts Restaurants Named Among Top 100 In America
• Irish Pub On The Verge Of Launching In Boston
• New CVS Brings Pharmacy-Focused Format To Boston
• New North Shore Asian Restaurant Celebrates Soft
• The Dogfather To Celebrate First Anniversary In Marlborough
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• Marblehead's Old North Church To Host Holiday Marketplace
• Popular Worcester County Caterer Debuts Takeout Only Store
• Beloved Wayland Pizzeria Reopening 3 Years After Fire
• Salem Record Store To Shutter Amid 'Industry' Headwinds
• Westborough Shopping Center Approaching Foreclosure Auction
• Marlborough Restaurant Week Returns For 2026
• Popular Cafe Chain Debuts At Former TGI Fridays Dedham
• MA Car Wash Chain Opens Second Worcester Location
• New Hotel Celebrates Downtown Worcester Opening
• Salem Fall Restaurant Week To Feature 16 Dining Spots Starting Sunday
• North Shore Tequila, Taco, Whiskey Bar To Close Salem Location
• Brookline Bagel Spot Opening 2nd Location In Somerville
• AI-Powered Food Market Opens In Arlington

Catch Up On Past Business Roundups:

• New Vintage Store Opens + Popular Cafe Chain Makes MA Debut
• Discount Retailer Debuts New MA Store
• Large MA Furniture Store To Shutter + Amazon Adding Thousands Of Workers
• Home Retailer Expanding + Popular Cookie Chain Crumbles
• Costco Proposes New Store + Major Retail Chain Closing