Hasbro Moves Headquarters to Boston by 2026
Hasbro Inc. plans to relocate its Pawtucket headquarters to Boston by the end of 2026, a move Pawtucket city leaders say they learned of with little notice.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Remote Work
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Hasbro Inc. has announced plans to move its Pawtucket headquarters to Boston by the end of 2026, ending months of speculation about the company's future in the city. Pawtucket city leaders have repeatedly requested details on the exit plans and an apology from Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks, but say they have not received a response.
Why it matters
The relocation removes a major corporate headquarters from Pawtucket, raising questions about the future use of the vacated property and the city's local economy. The move also comes alongside a separate announcement by FM to relocate its global headquarters from Johnston to downtown Providence, highlighting a wider shift of corporate offices within Rhode Island.
The Hasbro move is set for the end of 2026 with no public plan yet for the vacated Pawtucket property. Johnston Mayor Joseph M. Polisena Jr. plans to discuss potential tax implications of FM's departure with company leadership.
The players
Hasbro Inc.
Hasbro Inc. is a Pawtucket-based toy and entertainment company whose headquarters move to Boston is at the center of this story.
Chris Cocks
Chris Cocks is the chief executive of Hasbro Inc., whose remarks about Pawtucket in a Boston radio interview prompted city leaders to request an apology.
FM
FM is a company whose global headquarters is moving from Johnston to downtown Providence, announced on Nov. 10.
Joseph M. Polisena Jr.
Joseph M. Polisena Jr. is the mayor of Johnston, who was surprised by FM's announcement and plans to meet with its leadership.
The details
Hasbro ended months of speculation by publicly announcing the Boston move, while city officials say they have made multiple requests for details that have gone unanswered. Chris Cocks made comments about Pawtucket in an interview with a Boston radio station, prompting city leaders to request an apology from him.
Timeline
More than a year before November 2026: Hasbro publicly announced its Boston headquarters move plans.
November 10, 2026: FM publicly announced its Providence headquarters move plans.
End of 2026: Hasbro's Pawtucket headquarters move to Boston is scheduled.
Roadmap
The Hasbro and FM announcements add to a recent pattern of major headquarters shifting among Pawtucket, Johnston, Providence and Boston. Taken together, they show how corporate office decisions are reshaping the employment and tax base across Rhode Island municipalities.
Pawtucket residents and local businesses may see reduced daily foot traffic and a vacated corporate property once Hasbro leaves. Employees who commute to the current headquarters will need to plan for the change in workplace location.
The takeaway
Corporate headquarters moves can reshape a city's economy years in advance, so local leaders and residents benefit from tracking announced timelines and any plans for vacated properties.
What happens next
Hasbro's headquarters move to Boston is scheduled for the end of 2026, and FM's relocation to Providence is set for a date not yet specified.
Further reading
For more on how companies are reshaping where people work, see Remote Work.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Providence Business News.
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