holidays

Ferrero North America's Kinder Joy
Mar 27, 2026

Kinder Joy golden bunny sweepstakes offers $17K Florida trip

Ferrero North America's Kinder Joy launched an Easter sweepstakes. If you find a golden bunny toy, you can win a $17,000 Florida vacation for four, including airfare, park tickets and more.

Saker ShopRites opened its new supermarket in Manahawkin on Feb. 4, 2026.
Mar 23, 2026

ShopRite adds free desserts, appetizers for spring holiday rewards

ShopRite is expanding the program beyond ham and turkeys to include desserts, appetizers and digital point tracking for Price Plus members.

Pastries from Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace
Mar 15, 2026

Uncle Giuseppe’s offers free pastries for Saint Joseph’s Day

But there's a catch. The marketplace will give away the sweets March 19 to customers with the derivative of the name Joseph in celebration of the holiday’s patron saint.

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.

Insomnia Cookies
Feb 2, 2026

Insomnia Cookies Valentine’s pop-up coming to South Jersey

The bakery chain will host the event in Cherry Hill, offering late-night reservations and a $30 prix fixe dessert menu featuring limited-time holiday eats.

ShopRite's annual Check-Out Hunger fundraiser
Nov 26, 2025

Atlantic City casinos, ShopRite support New Jersey food banks

The Casino Association of New Jersey donated 1,200 turkeys, while the grocer kicks off its annual campaign to Check-Out Hunger.

Thanksgiving dinner
Nov 25, 2025

2 million from NJ expected to travel for Thanksgiving

Whether hitting the road, rails or taking to the skies, New Jerseyans should plan accordingly, as more folks are projected to make moves for the holiday over 2024.

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.

Rao’s Homemade, a brand of The Campbell's Co., debuted its first float in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2024.
Nov 24, 2025

2 Campbell’s brands return to Macy’s Thanksgiving parade

The appearances from Rao’s and Goldfish will include the smallest float ever to feature in the annual holiday tradition, along with the "Pasta Knight" comeback.

Applebee’s franchisee Doherty Enterprises Inc. has hosted an annual Toys for Tots campaign since 1998.
Nov 15, 2025

Doherty Applebee’s raise funds for Toys for Tots in NJ, NY

The drive aims to collect $250,000 for the organization to help children in need this holiday season.

Campbell’s unveiled a collaboration with fashion designer Cynthia Rowley and her daughter Kit Keenan for a pair of bespoke bags.
Nov 6, 2025

Campbell’s: Sides top turkey for most Americans this Thanksgiving

The 2025 State of the Sides report reveals most would rather stack their plates with stuffing, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese and more during holiday celebrations.

Curaleaf Holdings' Edgewater location.
Nov 3, 2025

Curaleaf launches annual fundraiser for hunger relief (updated)

Covering the 12 states where the MSO operates, Feed the Block will collect donations and contribute volunteer efforts to support local food organizations.