BY STEPHEN BEALEA plan to tear down most of the Bedford Mall and turn it into a shopping plaza could deliver a shot of economic growth to an area that has been struggling with vacancies for years. The project was unveiled by the developer, Emmes Asset Management Company, at a Planning Board meeting on Monday, Feb. 23. After the redevelopment, ...

BY STEPHEN BEALEThe land and building that have housed the landmark C.R. Sparks restaurant and event center have been sold to Group 1 Automotive Inc., a Fortune 500 car retailer based in Houston, Texas. The deal is the latest move in a high-priced game of economic musical chairs that has developers, retailers and other businesses jockeying for ...