holiday retail

Ferrero North America's portfolio includes Ferrero Rocher candies.
Feb 10, 2026

Ferrero survey: self-gifting trend boosts Valentine’s sales

A new report from the confectionary giant finds the holiday is getting a push from more consumers buying chocolate for themselves this year, regardless of relationship status.

Lidl's Thanksgiving 2025
Nov 25, 2025

NJ grocers roll out low-cost Thanksgiving meal deals

Retailers with a local presence, such as Lidl, Walmart, Target, Stop & Shop, Aldi and Amazon Fresh, are offering low-cost bundles to help shoppers save this season.

QuickChek coffee
Oct 29, 2025

QuickChek brings back Free Coffee Fridays for rest of 2025

The c-store is ringing in the holiday season early, offering the perk through Jan. 2, 2026, for Rewards members across its 150-plus stores in New Jersey and New York.

Scrub Daddy and Scrub Mommy costumes
Sep 29, 2025

Spirit Halloween unveils Scrub Daddy costumes

The retailer rolled out adult looks online celebrating the Pennsauken-based brand made famous on pitch competition show "Shark Tank."

Spirit Christmas – the newest seasonal retail concept from Egg Harbor-based Spencer Spirit Holdings Inc. – made its debut with eight locations across the Northeast. - PROVIDED BY SPENCER SPIRIT
Sep 26, 2025

Spirit Halloween parent expands Christmas pop-up locations

The company will open 30 shops this year, with décor, gifts, and Santa meet-and-greets across N.J. and other states.

Spirit Halloween launched its flagship pop-up store in Egg Harbor on Aug. 1. More than 2,500 people joined in on the celebration.
May 23, 2025

Spirit Halloween cancels NJ flagship event over supply chain issues

The Egg Harbor Township-based holiday heavyweight will not hold its annual kickoff celebration in 2025, citing international disruptions and tariffs.