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Retail sales in U.S. drop for first time in four months
Retail sales fell in October as American consumers pulled back after a three-month shopping spree and Superstorm Sandy slammed into the East Coast, shutting malls and auto showrooms. more
Bloomberg News | 11/19/12
Speidel hoping to turn clock back
The heyday of 109-year-old watch-and-watchband-brand Speidel was the skinny-tie era of the 1950s and 1960s, when the company employed hundreds in its Providence Jewelry District plant. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 1/14/13

Boat Show expands for 2013 event
The Rhode Island Boat Show is expanding to five venues for its third year, its organizers announced Wednesday, in a move to increase its showcasing of the Ocean State as a recreational boating destination that also houses a varied group of boating businesses, facilities and products. more
Bike-building industry blooms
Providence is part of a growing regional industry for bicycle-frame manufacturing. There are at least four commercial bicycle-frame makers in the city and close to a dozen across New England. Above, Mickey Denoncourt of Spooky Bikes in Bellows Falls, Vt., stands behind one of the company’s mountain bikes at the New England Bike Builders Ball Oct. 5 at the Providence Biltmore Hotel. more
11/19/12
Proposals emerge for I-195 land
Addressed one at a time, the 17 buildable parcels uncovered by the relocation of Interstate 195 in Providence will likely take many years to develop. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 5/20/13

Rail investments are paying off already
It has taken a while, but finally Ocean State residents are starting to see the benefits of taking the train to work locally, something that people in major metro areas all over the world take advantage of on a daily basis. more
7/16/12
Firm model of quality, consistency
Find an untapped business niche, identify and cater to your ideal client, perform exceptional work and grow slowly as your needs dictate. more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 1/7/13

Hasbro’s Hub Network posts 16th consecutive month of gains
Hub Network, a multi-platform joint venture between Hasbro Inc. and Discovery Communications, has posted its 16th consecutive month of gains, Hasbro announced Wednesday. more
| 5/1/13
Hope Valley Industries lands commendation from GM
Hope Valley Industries, a North Kingstown supplier of automotive floor mats, has been recognized as a 2012 Supplier of the Year by General Motors. more
CVS releases annual report
In its annual Insights report, released Thursday, CVS Caremark Corp. said its increased availability of generics and its high generic dispensing rate helped reduce spending on traditional medications by 3.6 percent for the company’s commercial clients. more
| 4/11/13
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