Joan Verdon
North Jersey News
Rutherford, NJ, United States
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Steven Weil, whose Party Box was North Jersey's go-to for balloons and costumes, dies at 62
For 50 years, it was North Jersey's source for anything needed to host parties. It survived recessions and was featured in a "Sopranos" episode. → Read More
In retail, one thing is certain: Everything changes, especially in January
Retail reporter Joan Verdon looks back on the changes she's seen over the past two decades and ahead at what to expect in the future. → Read More
Perfect Accent store gets its holiday wish: More time at Garden State Plaza
Perfect Accent, an accessories store being displaced at Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus, has won a little more time at the mall → Read More
Paterson bakes, the world takes. Greek pita from the Garden State wins global fans
Kontos Foods has three Paterson factories and its pita now gets sent across the country and exported to the Middle East. → Read More
Latest retail trend: 'Click Bricks' bringing online brands to the mall
Online retailers increasingly are deciding that they need physical stores as well, and North Jersey is a prime place to open them. → Read More
The Paper Towel state? Walmart says New Jersey cleans up in this category
Paper towels were Walmart's top selling item in New Jersey. Look at the rest of the states for some surprises. → Read More
Lowe's home improvement finalizes deal to open in Hanover this summer
The Lowe's store will be joined by a gas station and a convenience store. → Read More
New Jersey lawmakers urged to lead the fight against dangerous warehouse jobs
Warehouse Workers Stand Up, a coalition of labor and policy groups, is asking state lawmakers to put pressure on Amazon and other warehouse operators. → Read More
Yes, Santa did once arrive by helicopter at Garden State Plaza (We've got the video proof)
We asked for evidence and we got it. Santa did used to arrive by helicopter at the old Garden State Plaza. → Read More
A story where the little guys win: These neighborhood toy shops live on after Toys R Us
Where are you going to run for last-minute toy gifts in a post-Toys R Us world? Here are some options around North Jersey. → Read More
Garden State Plaza mall's new manager: Walk a mile, or two, in his shoes
Jay Daly took over the top job at New Jersey's largest shopping center just before the start of the holiday season. → Read More
Rockaway Townsquare mall set to get a makeover, including a modern food court
The 41-year-old mall will get new flooring and wall finishes, a redesigned food court and an interactive play area for kids. → Read More
Amazon can deliver the Christmas tree, but not the holiday memories
A fresh-cut Christmas tree in a box? For the first time, Amazon will sell you a fresh tree delivered to your doorstep. We review the experience. → Read More
Amazon can deliver the tree, but not the holiday memories
A fresh-cut Christmas tree in a box? For the first time, Amazon will sell you a fresh tree delivered to your doorstep. We review the experience. → Read More
Black Friday scorecard: More spending online, fewer shoppers in stores
Americans set records for online spending on Cyber Monday, but fewer shoppers went to the stores and malls over the weekend. → Read More
Small Business Saturday: New Jersey downtown stores get creative to earn your business
Small Business Saturday was started by American Express in 2010 to help small downtown retailers emerge from the shadow of mall mania. → Read More
Retail is dead? Please. Black Friday sales not slowing down at NJ's largest mall
The Black Friday tradition was alive and well at New Jersey's largest mall, which was expecting 100,000 shoppers to pass through its doors. → Read More
The top five office space makeover must-haves
North Jersey office buildings are adding gyms, expanding their cafeterias, and even installing fire pits to woo tenants. → Read More
North Jersey office boom, 30 years later: Here's what happened to all those buildings
Suburban office parks and corporate headquarters shaped North Jersey. Now shifting demographics and workplace changes are reshaping old buildings. → Read More
It's not just you: Black Friday is more like Blah Friday at the malls
There are more places to shop and new ways to shop online and on your phone, and that has made Black Friday crowds less intense. → Read More