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Wakefern expands inventory optimization pilot from Focal Systems
The San Francisco-based company snaps photos of store shelves hourly to calculate what’s out of stock, eliminating the need to manually scan for such items.
Read More »Publicly traded hemp company GenTech to open inaugural CBD cafe in Montclair
The Church Street location is the first of five planned over the next 18 months for GenTech Holdings Inc.
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Sweeney calls for crackdown on vape retailers, non-compliant products
"We cannot responsibly continue to allow these mystery products to be sold in our state. Not to anyone, and especially not to our middle and high schoolers,” Senate President Stephen Sweeney said.
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Bradley Beach to become first NJ town with plastic film recycling pilot program
Starting Nov. 13, residents will be eligible for curbside pickup of the plastic products with SC Johnson providing funding for the collection vehicle, curbside bins and community engagement materials.
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A different kind of grower 
When a member of a family-owned northern New Jersey manufacturing company grew worried about succession-planning issues, she put in a call to Steve Lauterback, a Morristown-based small-business growth and turnaround adviser.
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Macy’s to offer free same-day delivery in NJ
The service is set to start Oct. 1 and will be available for orders of $75 or more placed on Macys.com.
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NJ retailer lands on best workplaces for women list
Burlington Stores Inc. ranks No. 39 on Fortune’s Best Large Workplaces for Women list, released Sept. 19. The retailer is the only New Jersey-headquartered company on the list of 75. Over its 629 locations, Burlington employs 35,015 people. Three out of four are women. “They hire people because their potential as an employee–they don’t care what ...
Read More »Executive Women of New Jersey releases 2019 list of NJ public companies with at least 3 female board members
This list is part of EWNJ’s efforts to ensure that women have equal access to the boardroom and high-level executive leadership.
Read More »Destination Maternity considers sale
Destination Maternity is considering a possible sale or merger after reporting a decline in sales for its second quarter. The Moorestown clothing retailer is also considering the pursuit of “value-enhancing initiatives” should it remain a standalone company, or capital structure optimization that could include financing or the sale of certain assets. “While we continue to ...
Read More »Burlington Stores’ CFO retires; interim named
Marc Katz resigned as the company’s chief financial officer/principal; John Crimmins, executive vice president, finance and chief accounting officer has been appointed interim chief financial officer.
Read More »Party City to open in Rockaway Townsquare
Party City will open its newest location in Rockaway Townsquare, just three miles from the company’s headquarters. The party retailer is the largest vertically integrated supplier of decorated party goods globally, according to a release. Rockaway Townsquare is currently undergoing a renovation scheduled for completion this fall. The Simon property will feature contemporary furnishings, newly installed ...
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