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Clothing Chain To Close All Stores, Including 17 In Massachusetts, Laying Off Nearly 500
A clothing store with 46 locations across five states is selling off its inventory and closing all its locations.
EbLens, a retail store with a 70-year history, is liquidating its inventory and closing all its stores for the "benefit of creditors," according to Steven Victor, Executive Manager of Eblens ABC LLC.
The chain was created in New Britain, Connecticut in 1949 and now sells name-brand streetwear, footwear, and accessories.
EbLens currently employs close to 500 people across all its stores, including 17 in Connecticut and 17 in Massachusetts.
The workers will lose their jobs …
Zedd, Chris Young, Third Eye Blind Slated To Take Big E Stage This September
This year's Big E concert series is shaping up to be one for the books, featuring chart-topping performers from around the globe.
The Big E revealed several major acts who will be performing on The Big E Arena when the fair officially opens on September 15. They include German DJ Zedd, country music star Chris Young and pop punk band Third Eye Blind.
Zedd, known for hits like "Clarity," "The Middle," and "Stay," will be performing on September 29 while Third Eye Blind, known for their iconic anthem "Semi-Charmed Life," is booked for the 30.
Chris Young, who's racked up multiple…
‘Record-Breaking’ Fourth Show Added For Comedian Matt Rife's New England Leg Of World Tour
Tickets to see comedian Matt Rife on his first ever world tour are in such demand that a Connecticut venue is adding more shows to its lineup.
In a Facebook post Thursday, June 8, Mohegan Sun Area, located in Uncasville in New London County, announced it was adding a “record-breaking FOURTH show” for Rife’s “ProbleMATTic World Tour.”
The 27-year-old comic, who has amassed nearly 18 million followers on TikTok and Instagram, is now set to perform in Connecticut from Thursday, Feb. 22 through Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024.
Rife announced the tour Monday, June 5, in a TikTok video featuring fellow …