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116-Year-Old Jersey Shore Market Abruptly Closes, Accused Of Unpaid Debts In Lawsuits 116-Year-Old Jersey Shore Market Abruptly Closes, Accused Of Unpaid Debts In Lawsuits
116-Year-Old Jersey Shore Market Abruptly Closes, Accused Of Unpaid Debts In Lawsuits A Monmouth County market that abruptly closed after more than a century of business is facing several lawsuits for unpaid debts, according to court filings. Sickles Market closed its grocery store in Little Silver in early March. The store had been open on Harrison Avenue since 1908. The market's website had a statement explaining the sudden closure. "It is with heaviest hearts that we have closed the doors on our 116-year-old business at this time," the statement said. "We have been so lucky to have all of you by our side on this long journey, from friends near and far, to our incredible …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Century-Old Pep Boys Closing Some NJ Auto Parts Stores Century-Old Pep Boys Closing Some NJ Auto Parts Stores
Century-Old Pep Boys Closing Some NJ Auto Parts Stores Pep Boys is losing some of its pep. The century-old retail automotive chain based in Philadelphia plans to close more than 100 of its parts stores nationwide -- including several in New Jersey, according to multiple news reports. The automotive company is shifting away from auto parts stores but will keep its Pep Boys maintenance garages and tire outlets -- similar to Instant Oil Change or Mavis, reports said. Pep Boys retail stores in Cherry Hill, Camden County; Marlton in Burlington County; and Turnersville in Gloucester County are set to close sometime this summer, the Philadelphia Inqu…

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by Jon Craig
News
Sears To Shutter Hackensack Store Leaving Only 1 NJ Location Standing Sears To Shutter Hackensack Store Leaving Only 1 NJ Location Standing
Sears To Shutter Hackensack Store Leaving Only 1 NJ Location Standing The Sears in Hackensack is one of many that will soon close permanently -- leaving only one last Sears store standing in New Jersey. The chain had added two temporary closing jobs at the Hackensack store to its online database as of June 30 -- two days after the Rockaway Townsquare Mall listed its own closing positions. Available positions include backroom and cashier. Sears has been closing stores across the country since 2018, when the company -- which also owns Kmart -- filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Sears within the Newport Center Mall in Jersey City is the last store…

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by Valerie Musson
Business
LBI Department Store Hand's Saved By New Owner LBI Department Store Hand's Saved By New Owner
LBI Department Store Hand's Saved By New Owner Highly popular department and convenience store Hand's has been saved by a new owner. After nearly 70 years in business, Hand's on Long Beach Island had announced its expected closure in April. In a Facebook post on Saturday, the store at 1310 Long Beach Blvd. in Beach Haven said it would remain open after all. "It was decided that Hands will reopen under new ownership!!" Hand's announced on this Facebook page. Hand's winter sale will continue until March 15.  Starting March 16, Hand's said it would begin to restock shelves and get ready for the summer.  "Please be p…

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by Jon Craig
Business
Everything Must Go: LBI Department Store Hand's Shutters After 70 Years Everything Must Go: LBI Department Store Hand's Shutters After 70 Years
Everything Must Go: LBI Department Store Hand's Shutters After 70 Years After nearly 70 years in business, a highly popular Jersey Shore department and convenience store plans to close this spring. Hand’s, on Long Beach Island, is set to close for good in early April. However, an official closing date for the store at 1310 Long Beach Blvd., in Beach Haven has not been set. The owner of Hand’s is reportedly retiring and sold the property, according to media reports, which said the store is in “Everything Must Go” mode, with closeout markdowns on products. Hand’s was founded in 1952. In addition to beach necessities, Hand’s sells clothing, furniture, h…

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by Jon Craig
Business
Sears Closing Livingston, New Brunswick Stores Sears Closing Livingston, New Brunswick Stores
Sears Closing Livingston, New Brunswick Stores Liquidation sales are planned for a pair of Sears stores closing soon. The Sears stores at the Livingston Mall and on Route 1 in New Brunswick are expected to close mid-April, a company spokesperson said. "After careful review, we have made the difficult but necessary decision to close the Sears stores in Livingston and New Brunswick," the spokesperson said in a statement.  "We encourage customers to continue shopping on Sears.com for all their product needs."

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by Cecilia Levine