OCTOBER 11, 1995

Full News Archive

• Headline: Fidelity Investments Relocates 2,500 Employees. Impact: Fidelity's decision to uproot 2,500 employees triggered a suburban renaissance. Suddenly, Marlborough became the new hipster hotspot. Coffee shops flourished, and avocado toast sales skyrocketed, all thanks to a group of mutual fund managers trying to escape city life. Who knew that a corporate move could start a brunch revolution?. Fact: Did you know that 40 miles is just the right distance to ensure that Boston's traffic remains a nightmare for any commuter? It's like they wanted to keep the adventure alive!.
• Headline: Fidelity's Strategic Move to Marlborough. Impact: Fidelity's exodus set off a chain reaction of corporate moves, leading to a mass migration of office workers to the suburbs. This sparked a demand for suburban mini-malls, which ultimately led to the rise of artisanal candle shops. Yes, thank Fidelity for your next favorite scented soy candle.. Fact: Fun fact: 2,500 employees moving to the suburbs means 2,500 more people who now think they're better than city dwellers because they have a 'backyard.'.