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CVS earnings top estimates in 2Q
CVS Caremark Corp., the largest provider of prescription drugs in the U.S., reported second quarter profit that exceeded analysts’ estimates, helped by customers it gained from Walgreen Co. more
Gala raises record $260K for Newport art museum
Last month, the Newport Art Museum raised a record $260,000 as it celebrated its centennial with an evening of dinner and dancing. more
8/6/12
App for all that … sports, that is
In one of two offices overlooking North Main Street in Providence, a team of five software developers, each glued to his open Macbook Pro, is working toward the release of the Fanium’s first mobile app, which aggregates Twitter feeds to provide real-time commentary during live sports games. more
Alex and Ani buys Wilson’s of Wickford building
Jewelry designer Alex and Ani LLC has purchased Wilson’s of Wickford’s North Kingston location, Alex and Ani CEO Giovanni Feroce announced late Tuesday. more
Providence-based Glee Gum named world’s only fair-trade gum
In 2011, consumers around the world spent $6.6 billion on Fairtrade certified products, a 12 percent increase over the pervious year, according to a report by nonprofit Fairtrade International. more
Pawtucket awards $100k for Blackstone River Corridor redevelopment
The city of Pawtucket awarded a $100,000 contract to redevelop the Blackstone River Corridor as part of a joint project between the cities of Pawtucket and Central Falls to revitalize the riverfront. more
Barrington town council votes on plastic bag ordinance
Barrington’s town council took its first step towards banning one-time use plastic bags at a meeting Monday night. more
AICAID moves to R.I., names director
The Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design, an association of art schools in the United States and Canada, has relocated to Providence from San Francisco, Calif. and named Deborah Obalil as its new executive director. more
Gray’s Store closes after 224 years
Gray’s Store in Adamsville village, which opened in 1788, closed its doors Sunday afternoon, according to the Associated Press. more
| 7/30/12
U.S. consumer sentiment gauge falls to lowest this year
Confidence among U.S. consumers dropped in July to the lowest level this year as the labor market and broader economy showed few signs of improvement. more
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