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Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Staples To Close 40 Stores in 2013

The Framingham-based company's quarterly profit fell 9.2% amid soft demand for computers in North America and weak international sales.

  Framingham-based Staples plans to close 40 stores in 2013, reported the Boston Business Journal. During a call with analysts, Staples reported quarterly profits fell 9.2% amid soft demand for computers in North America and weak international sales. Headquartered in Framingham, Staples started 2013 with 1,886 stores in the United States and Canada.  Staples, the largest office-supply chain in the U.S., has sought to trim costs by cutting jobs in Europe and reduce its North American retail space, reported the Wall Street Journal. "I think when I look at our two biggest challenges, we've got to get the top line growing again and I think we've got to improve our results in international," Chairman and Chief Executive Ronald Sargent said …

Dedham Farmer's Market Receives Grant to Help Kick Off Its Sixth Season

The Dedham Institution for Savings Foundation awarded the Dedham Square Circle with a grant that will allow Dedham's Farmers Market to come back on June 19.

  Thanks to a grant from the Dedham Institution for Savings Foundation, the Dedham Farmer’s Market will be able to kick-off its sixth season on June 19.  The grant was awarded to the Dedham Square Circle, the non-profit that currently manages the Market.  The market features six local farms, a greenhouse and ten specialty food vendors.   This year the Market will be held on the green in front of the First Church of Dedham. Susie McIntosh, President, Dedham Square Circle, believes that they have “kept the bar high with the quality of the Farmers Market, it provides a great experience for local residents and visitors to Dedham Square.” The Dedham Institution for Savings Foundation has helped the Dedham Square Circle over the years to make …

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Homes That Sold in Dedham This Week, June 5

Find out what homes in the area were sold recently, and for realtors - add your own recently sold listings!

Click on the photo to look at a photo gallery of homes that sold in local communities during the last week. In the market for a new home? Be sure to check out our House Hunt column on Fridays for open houses in your area. DEDHAM Address: 571 Washington St. Address: 32 Fairview St., Condo Address: 26 Chester Ave.

Are You Ready for the Dunkin' Donuts Glazed Donut Sandwich? It Debuts Friday

The new sandwich creation at Dunkin' Donuts will make its debut Friday as part of National Donut Day.

What has more calories-a turkey sausage sandwich or Dunkin' Donuts' latest creation-the Glazed Donut Sandwich? According to the Canton-based company, the Glazed Donut Sandwich, which is fried egg and bacon inside a donut is actually less calories at 360 to 390, according an Associated Press story. After a trial run in the Northeast, the Glazed Donut Sandwich will be on the menu, starting Friday.  In the AP story, it is pointed out that sandwiches are second only to beverages on the profit margin side.  Stan Frankenthaler, executive chef and vice president of product innovation at Dunkin’ Donuts, says you will be able to get the sandwich on different kinds of donuts. Are you going to try the Glazed Donut Sandwich? What do you think of the …

Friday, May 31, 2013

House Hunt

Open Houses in Dedham This Weekend, June 1-2

Photos and information in this article are uploaded by local realtors and Dedham Patch.

Realtors, this is your space. Upload photos of the houses you're showing this weekend and enter the property's details in the caption. Selling your Dedham place without a realtor? Consider yourself invited to add your photos and details into the mix. Please upload one photo per open house listing and include the following information in the captions of all photos: Click on the big green "Upload Photos & Videos" button to get started. If you have any trouble getting the message out, send an email to tamara.starr@patch.com.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

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Homes That Sold in Dedham This Week, May 29

Find out what homes in the area were sold recently, and for realtors - add your own recently sold listings!

Click on the photo to look at a photo gallery of homes that sold in local communities during the last week. In the market for a new home? Be sure to check out our House Hunt column on Fridays for open houses in your area. DEDHAM Address: 230 Mount Vernon St. Address: 455 Cedar St. Address: 18 Ridgeway St.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

First Niagara Names Industry Veteran Deb Burgess to Serve as Director of Treasury Management

Burgess will be located in First Niagara’s Commercial Finance offices in Dedham.

  First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: FNFG), recently welcomed Deb Burgess as the multi-state bank’s Senior Vice President and Director of Treasury Management. Burgess will draw upon more than 25 years of experience to further enhance and expand First Niagara’s Treasury Management offerings. In her role, Burgess will work to build out the company’s Treasury Management division’s sales and product capabilities, and enhance the group’s marketing capabilities and technology infrastructure for increased functionality for customers in the small business, business banking, commercial banking and specialty banking sectors. Burgess said she accepted the newly created position based, in part, on her desire to leverage her expertise and …

Friday, May 24, 2013

House Hunt

Open Houses in Dedham This Weekend, May 25-26

Photos and information in this article are uploaded by local realtors and Dedham Patch.

Realtors, this is your space. Upload photos of the houses you're showing this weekend and enter the property's details in the caption. Selling your Dedham place without a realtor? Consider yourself invited to add your photos and details into the mix. Please upload one photo per open house listing and include the following information in the captions of all photos: Click on the big green "Upload Photos & Videos" button to get started. If you have any trouble getting the message out, send an email to tamara.starr@patch.com.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

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Homes That Sold in Dedham This Week, May 22

Find out what homes in the area were sold recently, and for realtors - add your own recently sold listings!

Click on the photo to look at a photo gallery of homes that sold in local communities during the last week. In the market for a new home? Be sure to check out our House Hunt column on Fridays for open houses in your area. DEDHAM Address: 53 Oakland St. Address: 67 Hamilton Ave. Address: 9 Merrall Rd.

Dedham Patch's Home of the Day: 23 Arlington Road

Check out today's featured home in Dedham, courtesy of AOL Real Estate.

This home at 23 Arlington Rd. is being marketed for $325,000. This listing is represented by a REALTOR. Description from AOL Real Estate: Property Features:

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