Two Stop & Shop grocery stores in New Jersey are expected to shut their doors this fall, marking another step in the supermarket chain’s ongoing effort to reshape its business. The affected locations are in Westfield and the Basking Ridge section of Bernards Township. Local officials confirmed that company representatives have already informed employees and…
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is picking up speed with its nationwide expansion after reporting a strong increase in franchise development during the first half of 2026. The well-known frozen dessert brand has signed agreements for more than 30 new franchise locations, marking a significant jump from the same period last year and highlighting…
Lockheed Martin is preparing to expand its workforce and significantly increase missile production after winning one of the largest defence contracts awarded by the U.S. Department of Defence in recent years. The company announced it will invest in new hiring, manufacturing upgrades, and supply chain expansion following a seven-year agreement valued at up to $59…
Indoor golf is continuing to grow across the United States, and New Jersey is now home to a new destination designed for golfers, families, and social gatherings. TruGolf Links has opened its flagship franchise location at the Plaza at Cherry Hill, introducing a modern entertainment venue that blends advanced golf simulation technology with dining and…
Whole Foods Market has expanded its footprint in New Jersey with the opening of a new store in Eatontown, adding another location to its growing network across the state. The latest opening marks the company’s 26th New Jersey location and brings a fresh grocery shopping option to residents while supporting the ongoing transformation of the…
Bass Pro Shops is moving forward with plans for one of its biggest retail openings in the country by holding a two-day hiring event in New Jersey. The company is looking to fill a wide range of positions as it prepares to open its new Sayreville location later this fall. The upcoming store is expected…
A well-known family-owned nail salon in Hillsborough is preparing to welcome customers again after a devastating fire earlier this year brought an unexpected pause to a business that had been serving the local community for more than three decades. The reopening marks an important milestone for the family behind Topline Nails, who chose to rebuild…
One of New Jersey’s well-known cannabis businesses is moving forward with significant workforce reductions after entering bankruptcy earlier this year, highlighting the financial pressure that continues to affect parts of the legal marijuana industry. The Cannabist Company, formerly known as Columbia Care, has informed New Jersey officials that it plans to lay off 86 employees…
Shoppers in Central New Jersey will soon have another luxury fashion destination to explore as Canadian clothing brand Aritzia prepares to open a new boutique at Menlo Park Mall in Edison. The upcoming store is scheduled to welcome customers in the spring of 2027, adding another well-known fashion name to one of the region’s busiest…
A well-known New Jersey children’s entertainment business has been forced to close its Verona location after local officials ruled that its operations did not comply with the township’s zoning rules, bringing an unexpected halt to a venue that had been serving families for more than two years. Bella Princess and La Bella Cafe, a family-owned…
