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Boston Openings and Closings News
This page covers new business launches, retail and restaurant expansions, and the permanent closure of established locations in Boston. Reporting follows site permits, leasing announcements and the shifting landscape of local storefronts.
Recent news
November 6, 2026
TESO Life Plans Allston Store at Former Blanchard'sTESO Life is listed as the incoming tenant at the former Blanchard's liquor store site on Harvard Avenue.
November 2, 2026
Weil Recommends Wind-Down of Boston OfficeLeaders at Weil, Gotshal & Manges have recommended an orderly wind-down of the firm, pending a partner vote.
October 30, 2026
Boston Fintech Nonprofit Qubic Labs Closes DoorsThe organization behind Boston Blockchain Week shuttered its operations citing ongoing financial struggles.
October 30, 2026
STRONG Pilates to Open Three Studios in Boston AreaThe fitness brand will debut new locations in Back Bay, Fenway, and Kendall Square this November.
October 29, 2026
Sloomoo Institute to Open Slime Attraction in BostonThe sensory experience will debut in the former Hard Rock Cafe space on November 6.
October 28, 2026
Boston Opens Nominations for Legacy Business ProgramThe city is seeking to honor long-standing local businesses with technical support and increased visibility.
October 27, 2026
Old Friend Pizza Opens in West RoxburyThe new restaurant is serving Detroit-style pizza in a small ten-seat space on Washington Street.
October 27, 2026
Potbelly Sandwich Works Closes Downtown Crossing LocationThe sandwich chain has shut its storefront at 263 Washington Street in Boston.
October 26, 2026
SKIMS Opens New Permanent Retail Store in Boston SeaportThe fashion brand has officially launched its latest physical location at 1 Boston Wharf Road in the Seaport district.
October 26, 2026
Architecture Firm Trivers Opens New Boston OfficeThe St. Louis-based firm is expanding its reach into the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic markets.
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Boston reporting spans new restaurant arrivals, retail chain restructuring, small business closures and the cycles of commercial real estate. Coverage runs across the city and the communities around it, tracking how business turnover shifts from one neighborhood to the next. The rhythm of these stories often follows seasonal cycles for hospitality, though retail turnover can occur throughout the year. Renovations and lease renewals are the factors that most frequently precede a public announcement about a business status change.