Destination Maternity taps two new executives

Destination Maternity Corp. has appointed Dave Helkey as chief financial officer and chief operating officer, and has appointed Doug Goeke as chief transformation officer.

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Hudson Group names Fordyce CEO

Hudson Ltd. , or Hudson Group, has announced Roger Fordyce&#8217s appointment as chief executive officer effective Tuesday.

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New genre of retailers offer experience over shopping

Consumer spending is shifting from acquiring goods to taking part in an activity, and the trend in 2019 is to create businesses that offer an experience that attracts and keeps customers engaged, according to Levin Management President Matt Harding.

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Cannabis legalization expected to create robust ancillary market

2018 was a big year for cannabis in New Jersey. Short of legalizing the recreational market, which is projected by many to become reality in 2019, the medical program was expanded by nearly 20,000 people and six alternative treatment centers. And for the first time, a bill to create a legal adult use cannabis market made it out of committee and. . .

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Sears picks NJ-based liquidator should rescue talks fail

Sears Holdings Corp. has lined up a liquidator if the talks to rescue the bankrupt retailer fall through, Reuters reported Sunday.

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The Vitamin Shoppe taps new technology chief

Nutritional retailer The Vitamin Shoppe Inc. tapped Andrew Laudato as executive vice president, chief technology officer on Monday. His appointment is effective immediately.

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TLC's Kleinfeld is bringing bridal wear to Secaucus

New Jersey brides will get the chance to say &#8220yes to the dress&#8221 at a temporary pop-up shop from New York City-based wedding retailer Kleinfeld.

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Toms River Kmart among 80 Sears Holdings closings

Sears Holdings Corp. announced another 80 closings Friday, including a Kmart location in Toms River.

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NJ-based yoga chain to open 15 new locations

The Lawrenceville-based chain of yoga studios announced 15 new locations across five states, including North Carolina, California, Florida, Ohio and New Jersey.

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Newel Brands completes divestitures of Pure Fishing and Jostens

Newell Brands completed its divestitures of fishing materials company Pure Fishing and education materials provider Jostens to Sycamore Partners and

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Lowe's coming to Hanover

Lowe&#8217s will open a home improvement center in Hanover&#8217s Cedar Village next summer, according to New York-based developers RD Management LLC and its New Jersey partner JMF Properties.

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Toys R Us allowed to sell Asian business operations

Toys R Us got approval from bankruptcy court in Virginia on Monday to sell the majority stake of its Asian business operations, according to court documents.

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Crazy 8 closing stores after holiday, including 7 in NJ

San Francisco-based children&#8217s retailer Crazy 8 will close all its locations after the holiday season.

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Cashless businesses could be outlawed under new bill

Lawmakers want to bar businesses from refusing cash payments, a measure which drew the opposition of several business advocacy groups.

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2018 Luxe Gift Guide Holiday presents for the person who thinks they have everything

Whether you want to whisk off for the weekend, enjoy a quiet, romantic gourmet meal at home or brew your own batch of Gold Bar Blonde, our second annual guide to luxury holiday presents has something to satisfy everyone on your shopping list.

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Grant program helping small businesses STEP up

Prior to attending the year&#8217s AgraME agricultural trade show in Dubai, Messinas&#8217 products were sold in four Middle Eastern countries.

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Two Men and a Truck eyes expansion in 12 NJ markets

Moving house and need some help? Michigan-based moving company Two Men and a Truck is expanding its New Jersey footprint with a location in Clifton, and looking for locations in 11 additional markets.

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Dollar Tree, Goodwill expand NJ footprint

Two new Dollar Tree locations are coming to New Jersey through its exclusive statewide real estate representative R. J. Brunelli Co. , based in Old Bridge.

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Newell Brands taps new CFO

Hoboken-based Newell Brands named Chris Peterson executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Dec. 3.

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Campbell, Third Point reach agreement

An agreement between Campbell Soup Co. and investor Third Point LLC has finally been reached after a months long battle over the fate of Campbell&#8217s board of directors.

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