Summer cookouts get even pricier, Wells Fargo says
A new Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute report finds summer barbecue costs are up 2.4% this year, with higher beef prices driving expenses.
Stop & Shop cuts grocery prices across New Jersey
Stop & Shop lowered prices on thousands of grocery items across its 47 New Jersey supermarkets. Take a look at some of the savings in store ...
Jersey Shore vacation costs jump 11% for summer 2026
Jersey Shore vacation costs are up 11% this summer as gas, rentals, parking and food prices climb, Affinity reports.
Provident survey finds consumers cutting back
Provident Bank’s 2026 Consumer Survey found Americans are cutting spending, paying down debt and delaying home purchases.
J.P. Morgan warns of new era for global investors
The latest outlook from J.P. Morgan Private Bank says investors face a new era shaped by inflation, AI growth and rising geopolitical fragmentation.
Rutgers poll: NJ residents downbeat on economy, cost of living
A Rutgers-Eagleton poll finds growing dissatisfaction among New Jerseyans on the economy and increasing frustrations with rising cost of living and taxes.
Rutgers poll finds New Jersey households still strained by costs
New results from the latest Rutgers-Eagleton poll show affordability struggles persist, with gas prices rising even as housing, food and utility pressures reportedly ease.
On The Border closes 2 NJ sites after bankruptcy
The casual dining chain shuttered two locations after its Chapter 11 filing, leaving two sites as new owner Pappas Restaurants works to revive the brand.
LMC 2026 outlook survey: Retailers start year optimistic
Despite inflation, rising costs and labor challenges, Levin Management Corp.'s retail outlook shows store managers are optimistic, focusing on service and technology.
Super Bowl party food costs rise in 2026, Wells Fargo finds
Entertaining a group of 10 guests will run hosts about $140, up 1.6% from last year, according to the financial institution's annual report on good eats for the big game.
ShopRite expands locked-in grocery prices across New Jersey
The Wakefern banner will hold rates on supermarket staples for weeks at a time as local shoppers look to manage food costs.
JPMorganChase outlook: NJ businesses expect growth in 2026
JPMorganChase’s 2026 survey results show local owners expect revenue growth, hiring gains and innovation in the year ahead, despite inflation, tariffs and uncertainty.

















