Find Your Daily Voice
48°
Popular Sussex County Party Store Closing Brick-And-Mortar Space Citing Theft, Inflation
A popular party supply store in Sussex County is closing the doors of its brick-and-mortar space citing theft, inflation, and customer rudeness.
The Sugar Sisters on Route 23 in Franklin will close its doors in September, the owners announced on Facebook on Sunday, July 24.
“Lisa and I regretfully announce that we are closing the doors to our brick-and-mortar store,” reads the post.
Meanwhile, everything is on sale “with the exception of a few select items” at the store, which has not raised its prices due to inflation, the post says.
The owners cite family, theft, inflation, and increas…
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…