Consumer spending is shifting from acquiring goods to taking part in an activity, and the trend in 2019 is to create businesses that offer an experience that attracts and keeps customers engaged, according to Levin Management President Matt Harding.

2018 was a big year for cannabis in New Jersey. Short of legalizing the recreational market, which is projected by many to become reality in 2019, the medical program was expanded by nearly 20,000 people and six alternative treatment centers. And for the first time, a bill to create a legal adult use cannabis market made it out of committee and remains in the running toward possible legislation. What’s in store for 2019?

Sears Holdings Corp. has lined up a liquidator if the talks to rescue the bankrupt retailer fall through, Reuters reported Sunday. According to Reuters, Sears has lined up Closter-based Abacus Advisory Group LLC to sell the chain’s vast inventories of tools, appliances and store fixtures should negotiations with Chairman Edward Lampert over his $4.4 billion ...

New Jersey brides will get the chance to say “yes to the dress” at a temporary pop-up shop from New York City-based wedding retailer Kleinfeld.

The Lawrenceville-based chain of yoga studios announced 15 new locations across five states, including North Carolina, California, Florida, Ohio and New Jersey.

San Francisco-based children’s retailer Crazy 8 will close all its locations after the holiday season.

Under Senate Bill 2785 businesses would be prohibited from refusing payments of cash in exchange for their product, with the exception of online retailers, airport vendors and parking decks. The Senate Commerce Committee approved the measure in a 5-0 vote at their Monday meeting. Penalties would begin at $2,500 for a first offense and over ...