Bankrupt Grocer Last Seen In 2015 Returns To Long Island — And It's Coming To East Meadow
Former Long Island grocery chain Pathmark, bankrupt and absent from the area since 2015, is making a return on Friday, May 1.
The brand owner, Allegiance Retail Services, revealed Tuesday, April 21 that a Pathmark Daily store will open at 625 Merrick Avenue in East Meadow, according to industry publication Grocery Dive.
Allegiance owns a variety of grocery brands in the tri-state region and will be converting a Super Foodtown store into the Pathmark Daily, with 15,000 square feet on the main floor, Newsday reported.
The store will carry standard grocery fare and Best Yet-branded items, acc…
Paramus Shopping Hub Lands 5 New Tenants
A mix of new restaurants, shops, and fitness studios are coming to Bergen Town Center in Paramus as part of a major expansion.
Upcoming additions include Elev8tion Fitness, a nationally recognized gym concept, Tatte Bakery & Cafe, a popular Boston-based chain, and Canton Rodeo, a new Hong Kong barbecue concept, according to the announcement.
Other tenants include Nail Art Spa, opening its second location from Hackensack, Pilates Addiction, and Swarovski, a crystal jewelry retailer.
“This combination of new concepts and upgraded offerings continues to elevate the experience at Bergen To…
Amazon, Blue Cross Among Biggest NJ Layoffs In Early 2026
Thousands of workers across New Jersey are being impacted by layoffs reported in early 2026, according to state WARN filings.
Major employers across retail, healthcare, finance, and logistics industries reported job cuts affecting communities from Bergen County to South Jersey, state records show.
Among the largest layoffs reported:
Amazon: Passaic (240), Bergen (417), Monmouth (141), Hudson (44), Statewide (29), effective 4/28/26
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ: Newark, 242 layoffs, effective 4/26/26
Bristol Myers Squibb: Lawrence Twp, 247 layoffs, effective multiple dates through 12/31/26
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Amazon Unveils One-Hour Deliveries Amid Faster Shipping Push: What To Know
Amazon is aiming to speed up its deliveries nationwide, rolling out one-hour service in hundreds of cities and three-hour delivery in more than 2,000 communities.
The online retail giant announced the faster delivery services in a news release on Tuesday, March 17. Amazon said customers can quickly receive more than 90,000 items, including household essentials, groceries, over-the-counter medications, clothing, and toys.
Three-hour delivery is now available in a broad mix of large cities, mid-size communities, and smaller towns, while one-hour delivery has launched in certain areas nat…
Dick's Closes $2.5B Foot Locker Deal In Major Sporting Goods Merger
Dick's Sporting Goods has finalized its purchase of Foot Locker, creating a global sports retail giant with more than 3,200 stores in 20 countries.
The Pittsburgh-based chain completed the $2.5 billion deal to acquire the sneaker chain on Monday, Sept. 8. Dick's will keep Foot Locker's brands, including Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos.
The combined company will now operate across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, with licensed stores in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
"We are very enthusiastic about the future of Foot Locker," said Dick's…
Target Picks New CEO In Bid To Win Back Shoppers Amid Plunging Sales, Boycotts
Target has picked a longtime executive to take over as CEO amid plummeting sales and a slumping stock throughout 2025.
Chief operating officer Michael Fiddelke will become Target's next CEO, the retail giant announced on Wednesday, Aug 20. Fiddelke, who has spent two decades at Target, will succeed current chief executive Brian Cornell on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026.
Cornell, 66, will become the executive chair of Target's board and help Fiddelke, 49, in the transition.
"There is no one better suited to move Target forward than Michael Fiddelke," Cornell said in a statement. "He brings …
Skittles Gets Fiery With Newest Candy: How To Buy Spicy Gummies
Fans of Skittles will soon be able to spice things up with the brand's newest candy.
Skittles will release Gummies Fuego, a sweet-and-spicy twist on the classic candy. McLean, Virginia-based Mars Inc. announced the "swicy" flavor in a news release on Monday, Aug. 18.
The candy features a tangy chili coating to the gummies, which are a fusion of five Skittles flavors: mango, watermelon, strawberry, raspberry, and lemon.
"At Mars, we're always paying attention to emerging trends and looking for exciting new ways for our fans to experience Skittles," said Ro Cheng, the marketing vice presiden…
