According to proprietor Bonnie Pariser, Eco Loka allows locals an easy way to reduce the volume of single-use plastics that are thrown out while offering lower prices than purchases in traditional packaging found at supermarkets and specialty stores.
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NJ nonprofits get $50K grants from cannabis brand’s outreach initiative
Good Green, run by Chicago-based Green Thumb Industries Inc., recently announced its third round of grant recipients, which includes The Petey Greene Program in Princeton and Jersey City-based Minority Cannabis Academy.
Read More »Apple to open 12th retail store in NJ
The tech giant has plans to make its debut in the Meadowlands, joining the tenant roster at American Dream.
Read More »Target adds Drive Up Starbucks option at select NJ stores (updated)
Using the retailer's app, shoppers can add a drink or menu item to their shopping order, a barista will prepare it and an employee will deliver it.
Read More »Aldi to open newest NJ location in Brick
Next month, the discount supermarket chain will welcome shoppers to its 63rd Garden State store, located in Brick Township.
Read More »NJ Cannabis Trade Association names first executive director
Todd Johnson, who served as the organization's treasurer for the past two years, said, “When this opportunity presented itself, I knew my passion for the industry and my professional experience equipped me with the tools needed to effectively carry out the Association’s mission.”
Read More »NJ retailers optimistic ahead of Black Friday
Despite concerns about inflation and rising interest rates plaguing the 2022 holiday shopping season, several forecasts have predicted that while consumers will spend, they’ll be looking to do so early – and wisely.
Read More »GrowGeneration opens first NJ store
The Denver-based retailer is the largest chain of specialty hydroponic and organic garden centers in the U.S.
Read More »Turkey and chill: NJ dispensaries ready for ‘Green Wednesday’ sales
Created in 2016 by a California cannabis delivery platform after it noticed a large increase in business the day before Thanksgiving, the tradition has since expanded to other states with legalized marketplaces and become one of the highest-grossing days for the industry.
Read More »BJ’s Wholesale Club opens 24th New Jersey location
The new store and tire center, the company's first in Passaic County, also features a six-pump gas station that is expected to open in December.
Read More »NJ’s first Pottery Barn Outlet opens
The retail store launched its first location in the metro area at The Mills at Jersey Gardens, one of the largest outlet malls in the tri-state.
Read More »Bed Bath & Beyond promotes Lindblom to lead digital efforts
The Union-based retailer elevated Scott Lindblom to chief technology and digital officer, a move that follows several changes just this month in the company's digital and marketing departments.
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