Recent Articles from Kimberly Redmond
OpenTable’s Top 100 of 2023 includes 5 NJ restaurants
According to the review and booking website, dining out for special occasions saw renewed interest this year, like Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day – which grew 9% and 6%, respectively.
Wonder continues pivot, closes $103M Blue Apron acquisition
The deal expands the Cranford-based food startup's offerings to include boxes of recipes and ingredients as well as heat-and-eat options.
DoorDash now offering alcohol delivery in NJ
To work with the platform - the first third-party company in the state to provide such services - participating bars, restaurants and liquor stores must first obtain a $2,000-per-year permit, as well as adhere to numerous regulations.
Bergen County malls adding more retail tenants to the mix
Westfield Garden State Plaza and Bergen Town Center are expanding their options, including with the first New Jersey location for Southern California-based luxury jewelry brand gorjana.
Buybuy Baby celebrating NJ return with in-store events
The relaunch come less than four months after Piscataway-based Dream On Me Inc. spent $15.5 million to acquire the brand's intellectual property rights.
NJ Starbucks join nationwide ‘Red Cup Day’ protest
Baristas at three unionized locations are participating in the protest, which coincides with the Seattle coffee giant's Nov. 16 reusable cup giveaway for customers ordering holiday drinks.
Walmart, NJ police association team up for ride-hailing safety campaign
The effort is in support of Robbinsville-based #WhatsMyName Foundation, which was founded by the family of a woman who was killed near the University of South Carolina by an individual impersonating an Uber driver.
Chef Samuelsson to debut experiential dining concept at American Dream (slideshow)
Specifically developed for – and inspired by – the Meadowlands megamall, restauranteur Marcus Samuelsson's latest eatery is literally centered on food, with its world-class kitchen located in the middle of the space.
Nothing Bundt Cakes plans 12th NJ bakery
The new location follows the franchise's other Garden State shops, which stretch from Cherry Hill to West Caldwell.
Newark airport’s new retail additions include Lego store (slideshow)
Since the $2.7 billion portal opened in January, WH Smith North America has launched 13 stores there, giving the company a portfolio of 20 stores at EWR.
Inserra’s newest ShopRite set to open in Bergen County
The state-of-the-art supermarket is scheduled to open Nov. 17, on the site of a former Kmart store, following a 7 a.m. grand opening celebration.
NJEDA to open next phase of cannabis startup grant applications
The portal will begin accepting submissions Nov. 30, but the New Jersey Economic Development Authority will also host a webinar on Nov. 20 to assist those interested.