The new kiosks follow the statewide plastic and paper bag ban that went into effect May 4.
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AG warns merchants about baby formula price gouging
Each individual sale is considered a separate and distinct violation, and those come at a stiff price: up to $10,000 for the first offense and $20,000 for the second and subsequent offenses.
Read More »NJCBA wants to connect people to jobs in the cannabis industry
The New Jersey CannaBusiness Association is collaborating with CareersinCannabis.com to help bring businesses in the burgeoning statewide industry together with potential employees.
Read More »Shop local: Pandemic moves buyers to prioritize small businesses
More than 40% of consumers frequent small businesses more now than they did pre-pandemic, signaling an increase in prioritization for the sector among consumers overall.
Read More »Engineer gives up six-figure career to hit the road
Bill Quick had his day job, but he started working on bikes in people’s driveways some evenings after work. A few months later, something struck him: He had a business, but he didn’t need a storefront. It was mobile, and that was a good thing.
Read More »Kushner’s The Shops at Pier Village adds tenants, including Starbucks
Marking the ninth new additions to come over the past seven months, the coffee giant will be joined by a new Asian cuisine dining option at the seaside shopping center.
Read More »Paradox Museum coming to American Dream later this year
While the announcement didn't specify what exhibits the experience will include, two locations in Oslo and Stockholm could provide clues: an infinity room full of mirrors where one person turns into dozens, a piano that plays itself, or objects that look different from one angle to another.
Read More »Community FoodBank of New Jersey lightens load of bag ban for nonprofits
Approximately 300 community partners have opted in to CFBNJ's program, which connects folks with organizations near them taking reusable shopping bag donations.
Read More »Murphy establishes LGBTQ+ state-backed certification
The governor signed Executive Order No. 295 at Lambertville’s Union Coffee, instructing the Department of the Treasury to establish the program, which would expand access to public and private contracting opportunities for such enterprises.
Read More »Every Wawa to give away 1,000 reusable bags on May 4
In total, Wawa’s 272 New Jersey stores will distribute approximately 272,000 free receptacles to customers throughout the state in its Skip the Bag for Good initiative.
Read More »Ice pop manufacturer stays cool amid supply-chain struggles
“We’re bringing packaging in house to keep production smooth so that we don’t have to be reliant on delayed vessels,” said Yehuda Tomor, founder of Lakewood-based Cooloo.
Read More »Small Business Week celebrates nation’s resilience
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed one important truth: the American entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well.
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