supermarkets

Stop & Shop in Clifton makes its Netflix debut in “Happy Gilmore 2."
Jul 30, 2025

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.

Headquartered in Phoenix, Sprouts Farmers Market operates more than 440 stores in 24 states.
Jul 22, 2025

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 US Hackensack
Jun 30, 2025

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 recently swapped synthetic dyes with fruits, vegetables and other natural ingredients for its cupcake frosting.
Jun 26, 2025

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.

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May 20, 2025

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.

Dozens of Stew Leonard’s staff toasted the opening of the new Clifton store with milk and live cows. - PROVIDED BY PRINCETONSC
May 19, 2025

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 at Middletown Plaza
May 9, 2025

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.

Fresh To Table at the ShopRite of Wharton
May 2, 2025

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.

Headquartered in Phoenix, Sprouts Farmers Market operates more than 440 stores in 24 states.
Apr 29, 2025

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.

Lidl celebrated its new Paramus location in December 2024.
Mar 17, 2025

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 at Middletown Plaza
Mar 14, 2025

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.

Jamie Giovinazzo, CEO and co-founder of Eatontown-based Eat Clean Bro
Feb 18, 2025

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.