WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today forecast that retail sales will increase in 2024 between 2.5% and 3.5% to between $5.23 trillion and $5.28 trillion. The announcement was made during NRF’s fourth annual State of Retail & the Consumer virtual discussion on the health of the American consumers and the retail industry. “The resiliency of consumers continues…
Barnes & Noble is returning to a familiar retail property in Morris County after signing a lease for nearly 14,000 square feet, brokers with The Goldstein Group announced this week. According to a news release, the bookseller will occupy the space at Ledgewood Commons in Roxbury under a deal with Ledgewood Investors LLC. The commitment…
The R&D Tax Credit is a tax incentive that can be applied as a dollar-for-dollar offset against a company’s tax liability if they engage in activities related to the design and development of a product, process, formula, invention, software, or technique within the United States. Additionally, start-up businesses with less than $5 million in gross…
The Power of Giving: Transforming Lives on Giving Tuesday As the holiday season approaches, we find ourselves reflecting on the joy and warmth that giving brings to our lives. This year, let’s harness the spirit of generosity on Giving Tuesday, a day that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. Here at…
Support Morris County’s Local Businesses This Holiday Season Nov. 25 is Small Business Saturday® With the holiday season underway, finding the perfect gift isn’t just crucial for shoppers, it’s crucial for local businesses — “shopping small” can have “big” outcomes for everyone during Small Business Saturday® in Morris County this Saturday, November 25th! “In Morris…
Support Morris County’s Local Businesses & Economy this Holiday Season Saturday, November 25th is Small Business Saturday The holiday season is crucial for organizations, especially Morris County, NJ’s local businesses. Despite the ongoing economic challenges and the 3.7% inflation rate over the past 12 months, most Americans are expected to maintain or even…
Holiday Report Shows That Shoppers Expected to Choose Experiences Over Gifts Amid a post-pandemic shift in spending from goods to services, shoppers are willing to shell out less on gifts this holiday season so they can put more toward fun and entertainment. According to a recently released report from global commercial real estate services firm JLL,…
