The Union-based retailer tasked Stacey Shively with further accelerating merchandising plans for key categories including bed, bath, seasonal, décor, kitchen, dining, organization and electrics as part of the retailer's three-year transformation strategy.

The brand's new affiliation in honor of the release and popularity of Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse film, starring city-born actor Michael B. Jordan came about organically, but the connection to the Brick City is something sacred to CEO Calvin Quallis. It is "a cultural hub that drives economic advancement amongst its diverse inhabitants," he said. "It is for this reason that I, as a founder, find it extremely important to take Newark with us as we continue to scale as a brand."

The multi-state operator runs a location in Phillipsburg supplied by the crop of its grow in Boonton, which will now grow product for the 6,500 square foot Essex County store, as well.

Lloyd Boston will be responsible for the creative direction of the Secaucus-based brand.

The "Snax for Vax" healthy and nutritious giveaways are part of a White House partnership with retailers to incentivize Americans to get vaccinated; employees of the Secaucus-based company are also receiving paid time off for vaccinations.

“Now that supply and eligibility have expanded, it’s even more important for us to reach underserved and vulnerable populations to ensure equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine,” reads a statement from Dr. Cheryl Pegus, executive vice president of Health and Wellness at Walmart.

The Hackettstown candy giant is looking to stop cannabis companies from using its brand names and marketing in infused edibles.

The partnership will provide the service to customers in 47 cities across nine provinces in the Great White North.

The Camden Business Association, New Jersey State Chapter of the NAACP, Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey and three additional organizations will work with the NJCBA to share information, conduct business networking sessions, and provide the Cannabis Regulatory Commission and state Legislature with input to help shape the industry's development in an equitable way.

The first Morristown addition will open in Q4, while the franchise plans to build its Garden State roster to 20 stores over the next five years.

With the closures in recent years of many retail book outlets, the owners and operators of Asbury Book Cooperative strive to provide a location for customers who love to browse among shelves and tables full of their favorite hardcovers and paperbacks.

Bayer Properties secures New Jersey-native brand, marking the first phase in a property-wide revamp.