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Hot Topic
Aug 6, 2026

Spencer Spirit to acquire Hot Topic, BoxLunch brands

The marriage of shopping mall staples would expand the Egg Harbor Township-based buyer's footprint to 3,000 stores.

Egg Harbor-based Spirit Halloween opened a record 1,500 pop-up locations across the U.S. and Canada in 2023.
Aug 3, 2026

Spirit Halloween to open 34 NJ stores (updated)

Spirit Halloween will open dozens of New Jersey pop-up stores this season as the retailer expands its North American footprint to 1,575 locations.

Walgreens
Aug 3, 2026

Walgreens closing 2 more NJ stores

Walgreens is closing two more New Jersey stores as it continues its nationwide restructuring, further reducing its Garden State footprint.

Ocean State Job Lot
Jul 31, 2026

Ocean State Job Lot hiring ahead of Glassboro opening

Ocean State Job Lot is hiring ahead of its Aug. 31 Glassboro opening, with job fairs planned at its Deptford store.

Barnes & Noble at Livingston Shopping Center
Jul 29, 2026

Barnes & Noble leaves Livingston Mall for new store (updated)

Barnes & Noble left Livingston Mall after nearly 20 years, with plans to open a new store at Livingston Shopping Center Aug. 7.

gorjana
Jul 29, 2026

gorjana opens 3rd NJ store at American Dream

Luxury jewelry brand gorjana opened its third New Jersey store at American Dream, expanding its retail footprint across the state.

Magnolia Bakery
Jul 29, 2026

Magnolia Bakery to open first New Jersey locations

The iconic Magnolia Bakery will enter New Jersey with franchise locations in South and North Jersey, starting this fall in Mount Laurel.

2024 New Jersey Food Council Night of Distinction honorees, from left: Samer Rahman, vice president/chief merchandising officer of Allegiance Retail Services; Neil Greenstein, president of Brookdale ShopRite/ShopRite of Newark; Stew Leonard Jr., president of Stew Leonard’s. PROVIDED BY NEW JERSEY FOOD COUNCIL
Jul 28, 2026

Allegiance taps supermarket industry veteran as COO

Allegiance Retail Services promotes Samer Rahman to president and COO, overseeing operations, merchandising and supermarket growth.

LeGrand Coffee House in Middletown
Jul 27, 2026

LeGrand Coffee House opens second NJ location in Middletown

LeGrand Coffee House opened its second New Jersey location in Middletown, expanding from Woodbridge with its community-focused coffee concept.

Wakefern Food Corp.'s new packaging
Jul 27, 2026

Wakefern debuts new look for Wholesome Pantry line

Wakefern is rolling out a new look for its Wholesome Pantry line, updating packaging for organic and clean-ingredient products.

TruGolf Links' first flagship franchise is at Plaza at Cherry Hill.
Jul 26, 2026

TruGolf Links opens first indoor golf venue in Cherry Hill

TruGolf Links opens its first indoor golf venue in Cherry Hill, pairing golf simulators with an upscale restaurant and bar.

Whole Foods Market
Jul 24, 2026

Whole Foods to open new Skillman store Aug. 21

Whole Foods will open a 45,000-square-foot Skillman store Aug. 21, bringing local products, prepared foods and more to Montgomery Promenade.