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Connecticut business, restaurants and shopping

New restaurants, shops opening and closing, and family businesses passed down to the next generation.

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CT mom of three changed careers to spend more time with kids. Her growing bakery business is booming

October 29, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

A CT woman went from corporate world to cafe owner. She wants all ‘to feel like they could stay and hang out’

October 26, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

New ‘freestyle’ CT restaurant mixes traditional Italian with other tastes. ‘Everything has a twist’

October 15, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

CT couple starts bakery business out of their apartment’s kitchen. It sells out nearly every week

October 8, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

CT winery is bringing back a fall tradition. It includes a ‘legendary’ competition that gets very messy.

September 24, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

CT mall is adding a new anchor geared toward families. It includes go-kart track and trampoline park

September 13, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Tipping in nontraditional places becoming ‘annoyance’ for consumers, CT experts say. ‘Huge culture shift’

September 8, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

CT lawmaker seeks moratorium on new data centers in state. He wants people and the environment protected.

September 7, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Popular restaurant famous for its hot oil pies is expanding in CT. Here’s where it’s coming next

September 3, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

CT ‘plant guy’ finds a new home for his growing business. It offers fun and games and an education

August 23, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Growing home remodeling business moves into CT as more people look to renovate over relocate

August 19, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

New businesses including popular food and beverage chains filling up vacant spaces in CT city

August 18, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Three food chains proposed for joint location at closed CT restaurant. Here’s what’s on the menus

August 15, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Halloween vibes are already popping up all around CT with more to come. Here’s where to scare

August 11, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Off-price apparel and home fashion chain expansion into CT grows with three stores added

August 9, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

A new business has brought the first robotic barista to Connecticut. ‘This is the future’

August 7, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Businesses flock to growing CT downtown. New ice cream shop and pizza restaurant draw crowds

August 4, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

CT bakery thanks police for response after employee had a gun pointed at him in parking lot

August 3, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Structure fire damages CT restaurant. ‘The whole place is destroyed’ owner says

August 2, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Popular CT family-friendly business washed away by floodwaters in 2024 has rebuilt and reopened

July 24, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

CT grocery shoppers work hard to adjust to higher prices. How stores say to save the most money

July 22, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

CT man founded a company after experiencing unreliable home care for his dad. Now its going national

July 20, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

A CT ‘college’ is one of oldest of its kind in the state. It’s a good bet every one of 15,000+ pupils had fur

July 20, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Skilled trade jobs are truly in demand in CT. One company starts talking to kids in fourth grade.

July 14, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

CT-based company with ties to iconic buildings worldwide moving headquarters to neighboring town

July 14, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Grocery chain opening new ‘state-of-the-art’ CT store this week. Here’s where; what to know.

July 13, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

West Hartford fire temporarily closes two businesses; cause remains under investigation

July 12, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

New restaurants and businesses are in the works or expanding in popular downtown area in CT town

July 11, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

New central CT professional workspace option to open. Flexibility, options, business needs are focus

July 10, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Longtime CT storeowner turns it over to the next generation. She ‘wanted someone to continue her journey’

July 9, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Popular CT restaurant adding new location. Outside dining part of plan to serve ‘vast’ customer base

July 3, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Two siblings joined forces for pest control. Business is booming in CT as bugs bedevil residents

July 1, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Popular CT restaurant is led by new owners. They’re eager for customers to ‘see what we are made of’

June 30, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

A CT business evolved in 100 years from lighting to aerospace, medical manufacturing. Here’s how.

June 29, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Expanding CT mall adding a bakery/cafe, a modern furniture retailer and a larger Lululemon

June 19, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Former bookstore near popular CT mall is being converted into new businesses. Here’s who’s moving in

June 5, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

CT business owner combines her love for cats with tasty new cafe. Here’s what it also will do.

June 3, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Creator of iconic TV commercial character to retire as CT business booms nationally

May 30, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

A new CT business is a ‘head’ of the class with luxury treatments. Think a full nervous system reset

May 29, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Proposal for massive CT distribution center draws opposition. An ‘unacceptable burden’: resident

May 27, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

CT town looks at plan for ‘tourist homes.’ What it means; why owners of historic property seek change

May 17, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

Unique family-owned CT businesses have gone to the dogs. Both involve getting a little dirty

May 14, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

A ‘hot’ new business is moving into popular CT town center. Thousands have tried it already.

May 13, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

How this CT boutique became go-to place for prom season. Over 10,000 gowns are sold each year

March 31, 2026Read on Hartford Courant

CT diner with vast specialty menu closes its doors. Here’s why and what comes next.

December 5, 2025Read on Hartford Courant

CT couple opens up vintage store with hopes of creating a vibe ‘that brings people together’

October 28, 2025Read on Hartford Courant

Family-owned CT hardware store changes hands after 100 years. New owner looks to last another 100.

August 20, 2025Read on Hartford Courant

A new family-friendly CT cafe is buzzing with activity. The theme is an ode to how the owners met.

April 24, 2025Read on Hartford Courant

Longtime specialty market closing after decades in CT. ‘This wasn’t an easy decision,’ owners say.

April 18, 2025Read on Hartford Courant

Family-owned CT hardware store for sale after 100 years. ‘It’s home,’ longtime customers say

April 2, 2025Read on Hartford Courant

A bakery tradition is rekindled after 27 years in CT town. Pastries and cakes sell out most weeks.

March 13, 2025Read on Hartford Courant

As CT mall continues to see departures, local stores reap benefits. ‘Plazas have made a comeback.’

January 19, 2025Read on Hartford Courant

CT couple brings taste of their homeland to new restaurant. ‘Trying to make a melting pot of food.’

January 17, 2025Read on Hartford Courant

Shoppers in droves finding post-holiday deals in CT stores. Here’s why and how.

December 26, 2024Read on Hartford Courant

New CT business takes aim at fun with gallery featuring rock ‘n’ roll, carnival themes…and slingshots

November 13, 2024Read on Hartford Courant

New Latin-fusion restaurant brings warmth of the Dominican Republic to CT

October 7, 2024Read on Hartford Courant

New halal restaurant offers a taste of the Middle East in CT. No travel necessary.

September 30, 2024Read on

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