Clifton Stop & Shop stars in Netflix’s ‘Happy Gilmore 2’
The grocery store stars along with Adam Sandler in "Happy Gilmore 2," which had the biggest U.S. opening for Netflix ever when it premiered this month.
Sprouts to open Central Jersey store in former Kohl’s
The organic and natural grocery banner expects to begin welcoming customers at its latest location by the end of 2026.
Lidl sets new opening date for Hackensack supermarket (updated)
The discount grocer will launch a 23,250-square-foot store in North Jersey, featuring fresh produce, bakery items and more.
Stew Leonard’s tests natural dye frosting, seeks feedback
The farm-fresh grocery chain wants to know whether customers would be willing to pay more for baked goods made with cleaner – yet costlier – ingredients.
ShopRite stores roll out VoCoVo headset tech
The Wakefern banner will deploy the hands-free technology to boost communication and streamline operations at 30 tri-state locations.
Stew Leonard’s Clifton plans summer family-friendly events
The “Disneyland of Dairy Stores" will host several programs in the coming months, such as cooking classes, face painting and free ice cream.
Trader Joe’s plans new NJ store amid 2025 expansion
Trader Joe’s is growing its New Jersey footprint with a new location planned for Essex County this year, marking its second recent local announcement.
Wakefern seeks local farmers, growers for supplier summit
The Keasbey-based cooperative invites area producers to apply for its upcoming networking event, which aims to boost fresh, locally sourced produce at its more than 350 Northeast stores.
Sprouts to open 23K-square-foot store in South Jersey
The Phoenix-based organic and natural grocery chain will launch its fourth New Jersey store in June, replacing a former Aldi and creating 92 full- and part-time positions.
Discount grocer Lidl would like to reintroduce itself (updated)
Though the chain operates more than 180 stores along the East Coast, its brand recognition isn’t as strong as other players in the nation’s $864 billion grocery retail market. It's working to change that.
Trader Joe’s plans to add 20th NJ store
After opening 34 locations last year nationwide, the grocery chain reportedly has plans to add “dozens” of additional outposts in 2024.
Eat Clean Bro, Village Super Market unveil retail partnership
"As someone born and raised in New Jersey, it's incredibly rewarding to see our meals on the shelves of local Village Super Market stores, making healthy eating more accessible to the community," said Jamie Giovinazzo, CEO and co-founder of the Eatontown-based meal delivery service.















