Prior to COVID-19 the state’s distilled spirits industry had been thriving, supporting more than 55,000 jobs and $4.6 billion in economic activity in 2018, according to a letter from industry leaders sent to D.C. lawmakers.

The activities, and individualized training studios that are not licensed health clubs, are considered indoor recreation, and able to operate at the reduced numbers, Gov. Phil Murphy said July 22.

"It seems like a lot of people are there right now and you might see a lot of small companies merge into another," said President David W. Mendez, who is in talks stemming from the pre-pandemic era with at least one other company regarding a potential acquisition. "We're kind of doubling down that Law will come out from this and all will get better."

The plant packages approximately 7,500 individual thin crust shells per hour for the pizza chain,  making the supply for about half of the country.

New Jersey football fans will have to watch the New York Giants, New York Jets and Rutgers' Scarlet Knights from the comfort of their own homes, as all three teams announced they would play without stadium spectators when the sport kicks-off this fall.

The breach was first reported on March 2, after which Key Food conducted an investigation of the incident with its member stores.

In an NJBIZ webinar, three restaurateurs - Joshua Suggs of New Brunswick's Delta's Restaurant; David Burke, president of David Burke Hospitality Management; and Tim McLoone, president of McLoone’s Restaurants - describe their efforts to keep going during the pandemic shutdown and how they hope to recover.

The Casino Control Commission approved the deal in a 2-0 vote on July 17, after hearing three days of testimony.

U.S. District Judge Brian Martinotti said he would allow a lawsuit brought by some of the nation's largest cinema chains to go forward, but not until Aug. 4, calling attention to the fact that states where such establishments were allowed to reopen have since begun to re-institute closures in the wake of COVID-19 resurgences.

Ahead of a July 2 reopening for brick and mortar establishments, internet revenue marked a nearly 123 percent increase over the same month from the year prior in June 2020.

The resort had originally planned its restart for July 6, but with Gov. Phil Murphy's postponement of indoor dining, plans changed.

Just days before the practice was set to resume in New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy announced that the restart would be put on hold indefinitely – leaving restaurateurs with losses due to ordered food, rehired employees, and preparing establishments to adhere to strict guidelines.