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Groceries

Provident survey finds consumers cutting back

Provident Bank’s 2026 Consumer Survey found Americans are cutting spending, paying down debt and delaying home purchases.

Founded in 2018, Daddy’s Chicken Shack’s Southern-inspired menu includes fried and grilled chicken, as well as sandwiches, sliders, popcorn chicken, burritos, salads and loaded fries.

EXCLUSIVE: Esperto acquires Daddy’s Chicken Shack brand

Food & Hospitality

Founded in 2018, Daddy’s Chicken Shack’s Southern-inspired menu includes fried and grilled chicken, as well as sandwiches, sliders, popcorn chicken, burritos, salads and loaded fries.

EXCLUSIVE: Esperto acquires Daddy’s Chicken Shack brand

Esperto Hospitality Group acquired Daddy’s Chicken Shack as the fast-casual chain aims to expand in New Jersey.

Government

Wine glasses

Bill would allow alcohol sales at NJ movie theaters

New Jersey lawmakers advance legislation that would allow for-profit movie theaters to sell alcohol during first-run films, in an effort to boost revenue amid declining attendance.

Health Care

Medical cannabis

NJ suspends doctor over medical marijuana approvals

New Jersey suspended a Bergen County doctor whom authorities accused of improperly approving medical marijuana for adults and minors.

World Cup 2026

Nothing But Net: FIFA World Cup 2026 event

NJ Transit drops World Cup rail fares to $98 as tickets launch

NJ Transit lowered FIFA World Cup train fares to $98 for MetLife Stadium matches with help from sponsors.

Real Estate

The Annin Lofts in Verona features two buildings: a ground-up development along with the adaptive reuse of the former Annin Flag Factory. PROVIDED BY CBRE

Cushman: NJ multifamily sales surge as occupancy hits record

A new Cushman & Wakefield report finds transactions in the sector totaled $2.3 billion last year, while a 94.1% occupancy rate set a new record.

Retail

Village Super Market's newly expanded Kosher Market at the ShopRite of Livingston.

ShopRite of Livingston unveils major store renovation

The Village Super Market-owned location completed a multimillion-dollar revamp that features expanded kosher, prepared foods and produce offerings.

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June 9th, 2026 | 8:00 AM

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Former NJDEP Commissioner LaTourette joins Greenberg Traurig

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NJ suspends doctor over medical marijuana approvals

Berry grower Oishii raises $150M to expand vertical farming

ShopRite of Livingston unveils major store renovation

Wendy’s reopening Jefferson restaurant with food giveaway

NJ business leaders examine tariffs, global trade shifts

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Groceries

Provident survey finds consumers cutting back

Provident Bank’s 2026 Consumer Survey found Americans are cutting spending, paying down debt and delaying home purchases.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Jackson

Six Flags launches hiring push at Hurricane Harbor

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Jackson is hiring seasonal lifeguards and water safety staff ahead of its May 23 opening.

Founded in 2018, Daddy’s Chicken Shack’s Southern-inspired menu includes fried and grilled chicken, as well as sandwiches, sliders, popcorn chicken, burritos, salads and loaded fries.

EXCLUSIVE: Esperto acquires Daddy’s Chicken Shack brand

Esperto Hospitality Group acquired Daddy’s Chicken Shack as the fast-casual chain aims to expand in New Jersey.

Wine glasses

Bill would allow alcohol sales at NJ movie theaters

New Jersey lawmakers advance legislation that would allow for-profit movie theaters to sell alcohol during first-run films, in an effort to boost revenue amid declining attendance.

The New Jersey Symphony's new 44,000-square-foot Symphony Center in the downtown Powerhouse Arts District will include a multipurpose 550-seat theater; space for education and community programs; and 8,000 square feet for administrative offices.

NJEDA awards NJ Symphony $29M for Jersey City home

NJEDA approved $29M in tax credits for the New Jersey Symphony’s new arts and performance center in Jersey City.

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Spotlight on the Issues

BESS drives NJ renewable energy storage growth

T&M Associates celebrates six decades of growth

Hudson Tunnel Project nears TBM phase in North Bergen

Sherrill makes early moves to cut energy costs, add supply

NJ nuclear expansion signals long-term energy shift

Fractional CFO services gain traction with small, growing businesses

Diversity push aims to address CPA shortage in accounting

Cyberattacks surge as hackers target small businesses

Team Morocco base camp

Bohler helps Pingry secure spot as World Cup practice base

Bohler led complex design and engineering work for The Pingry School’s FIFA World Cup upgrades, preparing the campus to host Team Morocco in 2026.

Varitage Brew Works in Bloomfield

NJ restaurants, bars gear up for 2026 FIFA World Cup crowds

New Jersey bars and restaurants gear up for a surge of visitors for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with officials expecting major economic and hospitality impacts.

World Cup 2026 Community Initiative Grant Program

Excitement and tension: NJ ramps up 2026 World Cup preparations

New Jersey expands 2026 FIFA World Cup events, grants and transit plans as statewide preparations shift into execution.

Toastique

Toastique to open Montclair cafe with healthy menu

A first-time entrepreneur will open a Toastique cafe in May, bringing gourmet toast, smoothies and juices to Montclair as the healthy chain expands.

Gogo Grocer

Gogo Grocer brings mobile grocery service to NJ’s food deserts

Gogo Grocer mobile grocery service partners with local supermarkets to deliver fresh food to communities and aims to tackle food deserts.

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