Stonewall Kitchen

The move is part of a new partnership between Stonewall Kitchen and Alene Candles, a manufacturer in Milford, N.H., that will handle production of Village-Candle-branded products. 

Warby Parker, which was founded 15 years ago as a mail-order house sending out eyeglasses, has shifted some of its focus to storefronts. It now has more than 200 stores and is filling in markets in New England.

Stonewall Kitchen, a specialty food producer based in York, plans to open a retail shop on Commercial Street in Portland.

To mark the 30th anniversary of Mainebiz, we compiled a list of 10 home-grown consumer brands with character and cachet.

Carrie McDermott is taking over for John Stiker, who had been in the role since 2014. Stiker will continue as a consultant to the business during his retirement.