Reporter
Abelson covers the retail sector and the business of sports. She focuses on the business strategies of local companies, and has reported stories from Asia, Europe, and South America that resonate in New England.
Latest stories
Brookstone chooses Golf Town founder as new chief executive
By Jenn Abelson , Globe Staff
The New Hampshire electronics chain has tapped Stephen Bebis, founder of the largest specialty golf retailer in Canada, as its new chief executive.
No. 1 consumer company
TJX keeps up discounting dominance
By Jenn Abelson , Globe Staff
The Framingham powerhouse rode soaring sales and big profits to the top.
Todd English left restaurant in shambles
By Jenn Abelson , Globe Staff
English, the celebrity chef who owes more than $1 million in back rent for his Kingfish Hall restaurant, left the space with thousands of dollars in damage.
‘Battleship’ movie, tie-ins are taking Hasbro far
By Jenn Abelson , Globe Staff
The Rhode Island company has gone Hollywood, signing up Rihanna, Jay-Z, and other flashy partners to sell the big-budget movie version of its board game Battleship.