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It is illegal to sell flavored vape products in New Jersey.
Jan 17, 2025

NJ warns 11K businesses not to sell flavored vapes

The Division of Consumer Affairs also cited 19 businesses in August 2024.

Lidl US in Paramus
Jan 17, 2025

Lidl prepares to open latest NJ supermarket

The 51-year-old German-born discount grocer has more than 12,000 stores worldwide and over two dozen locations in the Garden State.

Ohio-based Joann Inc. is the nation’s leader in sewing and fabrics, operating more than 800 stores across 49 states and an ecommerce business.
Jan 15, 2025

Fabrics seller Joann files for bankruptcy again, seeks buyer

Currently an investment firm from Boston specializing in distressed companies is the stalking horse bidder. Late last month, the same firm struck a deal that will save about half of bankrupt discount chain Big Lots' stores from going out of business. 

Starbucks Sustainability Commitment Reusable Cups
Jan 15, 2025

Starbucks policy change: Buy something or leave (updated)

With more than 250 local shops, the coffee giant is updating store policies as it attempts to reestablish itself as the nation’s “community coffeehouse."

Located at 6781 Hadley Road in South Plainfield, ShopRite of Hadley Commons is Saker ShopRites' new 93,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art store.
Jan 14, 2025

Wakefern plans January job fair for supermarket jobs

Interested candidates can visit participating grocer banners from the co-op for an on-the-spot interview.

ISI Elite Training is a new, rapidly growing fitness franchise concept.
Jan 14, 2025

National fitness brands bulk up NJ presence

Five newly acquired Crunch locations will undergo more than $20 million in renovations. Additionally, an ISI Elite Training center is slated for Bergen County.

The Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market, which has rebranded as the New Jersey Punk Rock Flea Market, first took place in 2013 and has become a destination for do-it-yourself culture, vintage finds and punk rock.
Jan 13, 2025

Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market kicks off 2025 with a rebrand (photos)

“The decision to rebrand was a long but natural progression for us. I grew up in Trenton and I live in Trenton. I am a wildly proud Trentonian, and while we’ll always be proud of our Trenton roots, where we got our start, our journey over the past 12 years has taken us far beyond the city limits, now with events all over the state of New Jersey as well as the occasional event in Pennsylvania,�[...]

Launched in January 1971 with the aim of enticing shoppers back into its supermarkets during the post-holiday doldrums, the Can Can Sale was ShopRite’s first 360-degree marketing and merchandising campaign.
Jan 10, 2025

Longtime ShopRite owner sells Newark, Bloomfield stores

Following Neil Greenstein's retirement from the business, this fellow Wakefern Food Corp. member company will take over the locations.

The Macy’s store at The Mall at Short Hills
Jan 10, 2025

Macy’s, Kohl’s closures coming to NJ

Both department stores will shutter dozens of stores each nationwide.

Founded in 2014, Playa Bowls offers acai, green pitaya and coconut bowls as well as juices, cold brew and smoothies.
Jan 9, 2025

NJ-based franchises among ‘smartest-growing’ in US, new ranking finds

To determine its annual “Fast & Serious” list of growing systems with staying power, Franchise Times evaluated both expansion and long-term stability. See who made the cut.

Groceries
Jan 9, 2025

Grocery Outlet sweepstakes offers ‘Free Groceries for Life’

Since making its New Jersey debut three years ago in Delran, Grocery Outlet has opened five additional location. Across the U.S., the company has more than 500 stores.

Wawa's “Mornings Made Easy” campaign
Jan 6, 2025

Wawa kicks off new year with beverage discounts

The Pennsylvania-based convenience store will offer rewards members perks on drinks to pick-you-up to start 2025.