BusinessEconomic DevelopmentRetail Report Shows Positive Impact of State’s Warehouses and Distribution Centers

Report Shows Positive Impact of State’s Warehouses and Distribution Centers

A new report released today by The Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) at Rutgers University highlights just how critical New Jersey’s warehouse and distribution centers (key components of the logistics industry) are to the state’s economy and prosperity. The data shows that existing warehouses and distribution centers support over 764,000 direct jobs and…

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Retail Morris County’s Spirit Christmas Now Open

Morris County’s Spirit Christmas Now Open

The seasonal pop-up shop is brought to you by the owners of Spirit Halloween. MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it won’t be long until the Christmas season is upon us. Luckily, Morris County residents can get a head start on decking their halls with everything Spirit Christmas has to offer.…

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Arts & CultureCommunityRetailTourism Morristown Festival on the Green Returns This Sunday!

Morristown Festival on the Green Returns This Sunday!

Morristown, NJ — The Morristown Festival on the Green, Northern New Jersey’s largest fall community celebration, returns on Sunday, September 28, 2025, from noon to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Hosted by the Morristown Partnership, the annual event is expected to draw tens of thousands of visitors to Morristown’s historic downtown for an afternoon of live entertainment, food, shopping, and…

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BusinessRetail New Electronic Shopping Firms Created Jobs

New Electronic Shopping Firms Created Jobs

The retail industry supports over a quarter of U.S. jobs, and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook, 18% of retail salespeople in 2023 were employed by firms that sold clothing, accessories, shoes and jewelry. How has this industry been faring? The 2022 Economic Census shows that the number of U.S. Clothing and Clothing Accessories retail firms…

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BusinessCommunityDiningRetail District Fifteen Unveils Growing Lineup of Retail and Restaurant Tenants

District Fifteen Unveils Growing Lineup of Retail and Restaurant Tenants

MORRIS COUNTY — District 15Fifteen, Parsippany, has announced a slate of new retail and restaurant tenants set to open in 2025 or early 2026. Seven additional leases totaling over 15,000 square feet are nearing finalization. Retail opportunities ranging from 1,200 to 6,000 square feet remain available. The development features 58,600 square feet of commercial space…

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BusinessEconomic DevelopmentRetail Morris County Promotes Shopping at “Small Businesses” on Saturday

Morris County Promotes Shopping at “Small Businesses” on Saturday

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners has officially designated Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, adopting a special resolution to observe Small Business Saturday, recognizing the essential role small businesses play in driving the county’s economy and enhancing the overall quality of life for our communities. Small Business Saturday®, launched by American Express on Nov. 27, 2010, has evolved into…

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