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Amazon has multiple fulfillment centers in New Jersey.
Aug 7, 2023

South Jersey Amazon warehouse cited for ‘ergonomic hazards’

The e-commerce giant denied allegations by the U.S. Department of Labor regarding a Logan Township fulfillment center.

The Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag's Beyond the Bag initiative is aimed at finding and testing bag reuse solutions that are eco-friendly, as well as convenient for customers.
Aug 7, 2023

Some retailers look for better ways to deal with state’s bag ban (updated)

After a program testing the use of a return system in South Jersey ends this fall, the results will be used to help explore how to bring the circular solution to a national level.

Since filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January, Party City has closed 22 locations with plans to shutter 28 additional stores, pending bankruptcy court approval.
Aug 4, 2023

Party City faces class action lawsuit from shareholders

The litigation comes as the company reportedly adjusts its bankruptcy exit plan after struggling to meet financial projections.

The Children's Place, Upper East Side, New York City
Aug 2, 2023

The Children’s Place CFO adds COO title (updated)

After less than a year as chief financial officer, Sheamus Toal is taking on more responsibility with the Secaucus-based company.

Overstock has relaunched BedBathandBeyond.com, saying the site will offer kitchen, bed and bath-related items, as well as a growing assortment of furniture and other home product categories.
Aug 1, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond returns as online-only seller

After the bankrupt home goods retailer’s intellectual property rights were acquired by Overstock.com in June, the beloved brand has returned with a refreshed website and mobile app.

Christmas Tree Shops
Aug 1, 2023

After liquidation, Christmas Tree Shops to lay off 531 NJ workers

The retailer expects to permanently close its 80 stores across the U.S. by the end of July and is now hosting going-out-of-business sales.

Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus marked the opening of the Warner Bros. film "Barbie" with “The Ultimate Pink Party,” an event that drew more than 4,000 attendees – double than what was anticipated.
Jul 28, 2023

Westfield Garden State Plaza’s latest experiential offering: Partying Barbie-style

The Paramus shopping mall's pink-themed event marking the opening of the Warner Bros. film drew more than 4,000 attendees.

Buybuy Baby was launched in 1996 by the sons of Bed Bath & Beyond co-founder Leonard Feinstein.
Jul 25, 2023

Piscataway-based retailer bids $1.17M for 11 Buybuy Baby leases

Dream On Me Inc. made the move after acquiring the trademark and digital assets of the Bed Bath & Beyond banner earlier this month.

Student
Jul 24, 2023

NJ’s back-to-school sales tax holiday sets Aug. 26 start

Now in its second year, the 10-day exemption applies to both online and brick-and-mortar sellers. See what's eligible.

Bed Bath & Beyond coupons
Jul 24, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond’s former coupon czar back with new home goods retailer

After the bankrupt retailer kicked off store closing sales and stopped accepting its beloved 20% discounts, an e-tailer launched by one of the company’s former executives was among the many businesses that stepped up to honor the offer.

Babies R Us has opened its first U.S. flagship store at American Dream.
Jul 20, 2023

Babies R Us makes US comeback with American Dream flagship

The new store in East Rutherford is the brand’s first brick-and-mortar location to open since it was acquired two years ago by WHP Global Management.

Within New Jersey, David’s Bridal has shops in Deptford, East Brunswick, Freehold, Paramus, Mays Landing, Maple Shade, Watchung and Totowa.
Jul 17, 2023

David’s Bridal avoids shutdown with sale to NY-based investment firm (updated)

The agreement will save more than 7,000 jobs and up to 195 locations, of which the retailer has eight in New Jersey.