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Market Basket opens fourth Maine store in Scarborough, adding 350 jobs

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What happened

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Market Basket opened a new store in Scarborough, Maine. This location is the chain's fourth in Maine, joining existing stores in Biddeford, Topsham, and Westbrook. The 80,000 square foot store offers over 50,000 products and is adding 350 jobs to the local economy.

From wgme.com

Why it matters

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The expansion increases retail options and employment opportunities in southern Maine. The retailer operates over 90 locations across New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Maine.

From wgme.com

Who's involved

  • BiddefordExisting location of the retailer in Maine
  • LowellLocation of the retailer's first store in Massachusetts

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • city councilSpeculative

    The city council might see increased local tax revenue and job creation from new store openings.

  • MassachusettsSpeculative

    Massachusetts could experience increased regional retail activity and employment within the state.

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