Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Sprouts Farmers Market to anchor Bey Lea Plaza redevelopment in Toms River
Boot Barn, Skechers, Cava, Paris Baguette, Just Salad, First Watch joining tenant mix
Paramount Realty plans major site upgrades with work starting late summer 2026
Project reflects strong demand for national retailers in Ocean County corridor
Big changes are coming to [...]

Mon, Apr 20, 2026 6:46:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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Ferrero North America is launching Nutella Peanut. The introduction marks the iconic brand’s first major flavor innovation in over 60 years.
After first teasing the possibility of a nutty variety of the beloved spread last year, the Parsippany-based confectionary giant made it official with an April 15 nationwide rollout.
Ferrero described the [...]

Mon, Apr 20, 2026 6:27:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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New Jersey’s labor market weakened in February, with total nonfarm employment falling by 10,300 jobs. The figures more than wipe out the combined gains from December and January.
“February was a fairly bleak month for New Jersey’s labor market. The number of jobs in the state fell 10,300, which was the [...]

Mon, Apr 20, 2026 6:27:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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Jersey Mike’s Subs has confidentially filed for an initial public offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
In an April 20 statement, the Manasquan-based chain said it has not yet set the price range or the number of shares it will offer.
However, sources familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that [...]

Mon, Apr 20, 2026 6:14:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
New food and beverage options are rolling into NJ Transit rail stations in Secaucus, Newark and Maplewood.
According to the public transportation agency, the added tenants at Secaucus Junction are Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Cinnabon and Carvel Ice Cream.
Over at Newark Penn Station, Zaro’s Family Bakery recently completed a major overhaul that [...]

Mon, Apr 20, 2026 6:06:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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Rise Dispensaries is set to host a free expungement clinic and resource fair in Newark.
Scheduled for April 28 at Down Bottom Farms (371-395 Ferry St.), the event is being presented in partnership with New Jersey-based public resource center Blaze Responsibly and local nonprofit Ironbound Community Corp. It will run from [...]

Mon, Apr 20, 2026 5:31:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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Wakefern Food Corp. is ramping up hiring efforts at its supermarkets across the Northeast.
The company scheduled a walk-up job fair for April 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. During the event, interested candidates can visit most participating ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Gourmet Garage or Fairway Market [...]

Mon, Apr 20, 2026 4:52:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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Riham El-Lakany has been appointed Senior VP, Marketing and Sales Enablement at Conner Strong & Buckelew. Bringing 25+ years of experience and proven success in marketing and sales enablement in the insurance, risk management and financial services sectors, Riham will lead the marketing team and drive strategies that advance the [...]

Mon, Apr 20, 2026 3:39:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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Nonprofit Our House Inc. will establish a new headquarters in New Providence under a lease arranged by Kislak Commercial Real Estate Services Inc.
The commercial sales and leasing affiliate of Woodbridge-based The Kislak Co. Inc. announced the transaction for space at 41 Spring St. in the Union County municipality April 17.
Commercial [...]

Mon, Apr 20, 2026 11:44:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Former NJ attorney general’s firm Platkin LLP files lawsuit against OpenAI
Claim alleges ChatGPT caused plaintiff’s severe mental health issues
Lawsuit accuses OpenAI and Microsoft of rushing product to market without adequate safeguards
Case part of growing wave of AI liability lawsuits
Weeks after launching his own mission-driven law firm, former New Jersey [...]

Mon, Apr 20, 2026 4:02:00 AM, Continue reading at the source