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Belmar-based Playa Bowls hit its milestone 200th location this summer in Hackensack.
Sep 10, 2025

Playa Bowls changes up executive leadership team

The Belmar-born superfruit bowl brand, which was acquired last fall by NYC-headquartered Sycamore Partners, has brought on a new CEO and three other executives to drive franchise growth.

Illinois-based Walgreens plans to close a "significant" number of underperforming stores over the next few years.
May 19, 2025

Walgreens’ latest closures include 2 NJ stores

The retail pharmacy chain will shutter the locations by June as part of its plan to reduce its U.S. locations by 25% and improve cash flow during a major overhaul.

Playa Bowls has revamped its flagship shop in Belmar, located at 803 Ocean Ave.
May 16, 2025

Playa Bowls reopens revamped Belmar flagship store

Now boasting more than 300 stores, the superfruit bowl franchise's original shop on Ocean Avenue underwent a full-scale renovation that aims to celebrate its roots in the community.