Retail

Burgers Grilled Right, also known as BGR The Burger Joint, opened last month at 9 West South Orange Avenue in South Orange. The location is the company's first outpost in New Jersey.

The Plaza at Harmon Meadow was sold in 2015 by Hartz Mountain for $64 million to the Manhattan-based Carlton Group, according to Robert K. Futterman & Associates. Now, the new owners have big plans for the property.

A beloved European grocer is planning a large New Jersey expansion. One of its first American locations was recently approved in Union County.

Several new businesses have opened recently along the Central Avenue corridor in The Heights neighborhood of Jersey City, and more are coming. Recently, a ribbon cutting was held to celebrate the opening of El Gordo Restaurant at 291 Central Ave.

Somewhere, Frank Sinatra is smiling. And in his original hometown, residents can re-discover one of his favorite spots. Jersey City's TapHaus expands to Hoboken, the original Blimpie will be moving (not closing), and more.

Downtown Newark will have its first bookstore in decades with the arrival of a Barnes & Noble College store, expected to open in February 2017 serving the Rutgers University-Newark campus and downtown residents.

Whole Foods Market is getting close to opening a brand new location in Newark. In addition to 110 new jobs, Whole Foods is offering a number of grants and microcredit lending opportunities to the local community.

A national restaurant franchise that began in Hudson County may close its original location. Blimpie’s location near City Hall has been listed for lease by Ripco Real Estate.

As Jersey City’s popularity continues to grow, more and more businesses are setting their sights on the city. High-end burger chain Zinburger is opening in Newport Mall, Cava Grill which LA Magazine dubbed "the fast-casual restaurant of the future" announced a new location, and more.

While Newark has always been known for having great restaurants in its Ironbound district, the culinary bug seems to be spreading to the neighboring Downtown area, which is a healthy sign for the city’s continued revitalization.