Leslie's Poolmart, Inc., a retailer of swimming pool supplies and related products, announced Monday it will open a store in Medford on April 26. The grand opening this week will coincide with new stores at seven other locations in the U.S., according to a release.
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Retailing group warns ‘something has to give’ as poll shows support for wage hike
The head of a business association supporting retailers remains adamantly opposed to a plan to raise the minimum wage, with future hikes tied to the consumer price index, though a recent poll shows strong support of the measure from voters.
Read More »First Grow N.J. headquarters project breaks ground in Mahwah
Ascena Retail Group Inc. and Dress Barn Inc. broke ground today on their new North American headquarters in Mahwah, the first corporate headquarters in the state to receive incentives under the Economic Development Authority's Grow New Jersey Assistance Program.
Read More »Checkpoint technology aimed to deter shoplifting
Retail theft prevention specialty firm Checkpoint Systems, in the Thorofare section of West Deptford, today announced the launch of a software-driven theft detection system that detects common tools used by organized retail crime groups in shoplifting.
Read More »Kings names new chief operating officer
Kings Food Markets, of Parsippany, announced Tuesday the promotion of Richard Durante to chief operating officer.
Read More »Burlington Coat Factory breaks ground on new headquarters
Construction was set to officially begin today on the new corporate headquarters for Burlington Coat Factory, the longtime South Jersey-based discount clothing retailer.
Read More »Onyx Equities acquires Plainsboro Plaza
Onyx Equities LLC, of Woodbridge, and Artemis Real Estate Partners on Thursday announced the formation of a joint venture and acquisition of Plainsboro Plaza, a 218,600-square-foot, grocery anchored Class A retail property in Plainsboro.
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Butcher chain stakes claim in New Jersey market
Jenn and Dave Bane plan on staking their claim on New Jersey by opening a series of hometown-style butcher franchises in the state. The Meat House will open its first shop Friday in downtown Summit, and the Banes have signed a developer agreement to open 19 more locations in the next 15 years.
Read More »HFF closes 25.8M saleleaseback deal involving 4 grocery store sites
Florham Park-based HFF announced Tuesday it has closed a sale/leaseback transaction involving four free-standing grocery store sites totaling 120,335 square feet in greater New York and northern New Jersey.
Read More »Vornado completes 300 million financing of Bergen mall
Vornado Realty Trust, which has significant operations in Paramus, announced Tuesday it completed a $300 million financing of the Outlets at Bergen Town Center, a shopping center in Paramus with nearly 1 million square feet of space.
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Fearing toll of higher payroll tax
The National Retail Foundation estimates seven out of every 10 consumers plan to reduce their spending because of the increase in payroll tax, enacted at the beginning of the year. Nearly 60 percent of Americans surveyed by the organization say the tax increase will affect their spending, saving and budgeting plans for the upcoming year.
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ShopRite announces plan to bring supermarket to Camden
Camden is slated to get its first major full-service supermarket in more than 30 years, with ShopRite announcing today it will bring a 75,000-square foot store to the South Jersey city.
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