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Kohl’s Closing 27 Stores Across The US Including In NJ Kohl’s Closing 27 Stores Across The US Including In NJ
Kohl’s Closing 27 Stores Across The US Including In NJ Kohl’s announced Thursday, Jan. 9, the closure of 27 underperforming stores, including locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Virginia, as part of its 2025 real estate changes. The closures are expected to be finalized by April 2025 and are part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its store portfolio while adapting to evolving consumer trends. Among the affected locations are stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Virginia. Pennsylvania Pottstown – 351 W Schuylkill Rd. New Jersey East Windsor – 72 Princeton Hightstown Rd. Massachusetts Stoug…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Macy’s Closing 66 Stores Including Locations In NJ Macy’s Closing 66 Stores Including Locations In NJ
Macy’s Closing 66 Stores Including Locations In NJ Macy’s, Inc. confirmed on Thursday, Jan. 9, the closure of 16 stores across Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, and Maryland as part of its "Bold New Chapter" strategy. The closures are among 66 Macy’s locations set to shutter nationwide, a move designed to return the company to "sustainable, profitable sales growth." The stores closing in these states include: Virginia Southpark Mall Pennsylvania Logan Valley Mall Exton Square Mall Wyoming Valley Mall Philadelphia Center City Store in the Wanamaker Building New Jersey Essex Green Shopping Center New York Lake Success Melv…

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
Toms River Big Lots Store Among Nearly 1,000 Closing Nationwide: Here's When Toms River Big Lots Store Among Nearly 1,000 Closing Nationwide: Here's When
Toms River Big Lots Store Among Nearly 1,000 Closing Nationwide: Here's When Big Lots, the popular discount retailer, is officially going out of business.  The company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September, has announced plans to close all 963 of its remaining stores nationwide, including 18 locations in New Jersey. The last day of business is expected to be in mid-February, according to sources familiar with the closures. While official store closing sales have not yet begun, all Christmas items are currently 50% off, offering shoppers a chance to stock up before the doors shut for good. The closures mark the end of an era for the budget-friendl…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Buybuy Baby Closing All Stores — Again Buybuy Baby Closing All Stores — Again
Buybuy Baby Closing All Stores — Again Buybuy Baby is closing all of its physical stores as the company transitions to a digital-first approach, according to a statement on its website. Last summer, the company announced it would be closing all stores amid parent company Bed Bath & Beyond's bankruptcy liquidation. Months later, some stores reopened under a new parent company. But, those stores will be closing, again. They are located at: CONNECTICUT 1433 New Britain Ave., West Hartford DELAWARE 501 W Main St., Christiana MASSACHUSETTS 160 Granite St., Braintree MARYLAND 1683 Rockville Pike, Rockville NEW JERSEY …

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by Cecilia Levine
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LBI-Founded Ron Jon Surf Shop To Close Ocean City Location: 'Thank You All' LBI-Founded Ron Jon Surf Shop To Close Ocean City Location: 'Thank You All'
Lbi-founded Ron Jon Surf Shop To Close Ocean City Location: 'Thank You All' A popular surf shop chain founded on the Jersey Shore is shutting down its Ocean City store after three years of business. Ron Jon Surf Shop will close its location on the corner of Asbury Avenue and East Eighth Street, the store announced in a Facebook post on Wednesday, Sept. 18. The shop opened in 2021 and its last day will be Sunday, Oct. 6. "We would like to take this opportunity to thank the residents of Ocean City for welcoming us and thank our Ocean City team for their loyalty and commitment," the store posted. We would also like to express our appreciation to our custome…

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by Chris Spiker
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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
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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