A rumour has surfaced that Star Wars toy manufacturer Hasbro could be relocating it’s head office to Boston.
Toy and game maker Hasbro is looking at moving its headquarters from Rhode Island to downtown Boston, according to a new report.
The Boston Business Journal cited “several real estate sources” in reporting that Hasbro, which is currently based in Pawtucket, recently toured multiple Boston office buildings. The sources also said Hasbro could relocate to the suburbs of Boston.
The company that makes Monopoly, Dungeons & Dragons and Play-Doh is said to be looking for a large block of office space between 200,000 and 250,000 square feet.
In a statement to WBZ-TV, Hasbro did not confirm or deny that it is weighing a move to Boston.
“As Hasbro continues to evolve, we’re exploring options for our global headquarters to make sure it is a space that can best serve our employees, partners, and business needs for years to come,” chief communications officer Bertie Thomson said. “We’re taking our time, evaluating all options that can best support our team’s creativity and innovation, and will share updates on our progress. Regardless of the outcome and location, we remain committed to our history – not leaving it behind, but building on it.”
Hasbro announced last year that it would be making redundant around 1100 staff (20% of its workforce), and at that time announced that it’s lease in Providence would not be renewed with staff moving to Pawtucket.
Hasbro was founded in Providence more than 100 years ago.
