New York-based fashion business IHL Group will acquire the girls' clothing brand for an undisclosed amount of money as the “stalking horse bidder" in an auction conducted by the Mahwah retailer.

The agreements, valued at approximately $250 million, are separate from one another, and in line with the Union-based retailer's ongoing portfolio optimization.

According to the company, consumer research shows 66% of shoppers plan to increase online purchases during the holidays this year, driving its own demand to bring on fulfillment center workers to support the uptick in e-commerce.

In what ordinarily would seem like the 11th hour, due to COVID-19, bipartisan advocacy groups on either side of the issue are navigating new waters: How can they get through to voters, who they can’t interact with in person, to answer one way or another Public Question No. 1: “Do you approve amending the Constitution to legalize a controlled form of marijuana called ‘cannabis’?”

The company said the Carneys Point facility will open in time for the 2021 holiday season and create hundreds of jobs.

The 93,000-square-foot former two-story Sears building can be subdivided into units as small as 25,000 square feet.

After 20 years, and about seven months from when the global pandemic stymied its initial 2020 debut plans, the Meadowlands mega mall American Dream will open 100 stores and multiple theme parks Thursday.

Along with the new service the Union-based retailer inked strategic partnerships with Shipt and Instacart.

Ana Gupta will help to modernize the Union-based company's operating model; enhance its focus on offering a digital-first, omni-always shopping experience; and increase profitability across all banners.

Gov. Phil Murphy praised a measure the state Legislature sent him on Sept. 24 that would prohibit businesses from using Styrofoam and paper and plastic bags, saying it would be one of the strongest environmental laws in the nation. “I was really happy to see that. It’s something we worked closely on,” the governor said ...

Marking its second opening announcement this week, the new facility brings 300 associate opportunities to Bergen County.

Scott Lindblom is the fourth executive hire announced by the Union-based retailer this month.