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New Trader Joe’s Store Coming: Here’s Where: CT Business News

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New Trader Joe’s Store Coming: Here’s Where: Report

The popular national grocery chain is opening a new store in town, according to a report.>>>Read More.


Popular Eatery Opening New Location: Here’s Where

The local chain of eateries operates six current locations across Connecticut and is poised to add a seventh one.>>>Read More.

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Developer Intends To Open Restaurant At Historic Building In Downtown

A historic home in downtown has been sold for $795,000 to a developer who hopes to open it as a restaurant next year, according to a report.>>>Read More.


Major Auto Company To Shutter Over 100 U.S. Locations—CT Stores Could Be Impacted

The news comes after the company lost more than $5 million last year. The chain has 30 shops in Connecticut.>>>Read More.

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Major Mall Announces Several New Stores

Here is the full lineup of new stories announced by mall officials.>>>Read More.


Popular Restaurant Reopens With New Look, Name

The updated space features custom lighting, imported trees, textured brick walls, and a marble bar set beneath gold-accented archways.>>>Read More.


Chick-fil-A Opening New Location: Here’s Where

Chick-fil-A is known for its wide variety of chicken options for lunch, dinner, and breakfast, from chicken tender meals/sides to chicken sandwiches and breakfast sandwiches.>>>Read More.


Prominent Pharmacy Announces Closures But In A Unique Way: Here’s What To Know

A prominent pharmacy chain is eliminating more stores in Connecticut, but it’s planning to do it in a unique way. Here’s where and when to expect the closures.>>>Read More.


Hobby Lobby Enjoying New Digs

A popular hobby store has made a short but significant move.>>>Read More.


Here Are The Top 20 Golf Courses In Connecticut In 2025, According To Golf Digest

Golf Digest deploys 1,700 professionally trained low-handicap golfers to assess golf courses; here's what they liked in Connecticut…>>>Read More.


Cannabis Industry In Connecticut: It's Thriving With Recent Acquisitions And Expansion

The cannabis industry continues to expand in Connecticut with one company acquiring three established dispensaries spread around the state and another with ties to Mike Tyson opening a facility.>>>Read More.


Town’s Sweetest Tradition Turns 50: Dr. Mike’s Celebrates With Ice Cream, Proclamations & Chocolate Lace

Dr. Mike’s Ice Cream celebrates 50 years in town with a town proclamation and plenty of sweet scoops.>>>Read More.


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