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NJJul 6, 2026New Jersey’s 2026 Liquor-License Bills: What Grocery & Movie-Theater Proposals Mean for Retailers
Two new 2026 bills would let New Jersey supermarkets and movie theaters sell alcohol. Here is what S1254 and A4666 mean for independent retailers, and why the 3,000-resident license cap still stands.
NJNYJul 2, 2026Federal Tobacco Pressure Eases, but NJ and NY Flavor Bans Still Rule the Shelf
Federal pressure on flavored tobacco has eased, but New Jersey’s and New York’s own flavor bans still govern what you can put on the shelf. What tri-state retailers can and can’t sell right now.
NJJul 2, 2026The Hemp-THC Countdown: NJ’s Nov. 13 Ban and a New Federal Rule Reshape Tri-State Beverage Sales
New Jersey’s hemp-derived THC ban takes effect Nov. 13, and a new federal rule is reshaping what intoxicating hemp beverages tri-state c-stores can legally stock and sell. Here’s how to prepare your cooler.
NJJun 30, 2026AARA Opposes NJ S2141: Crypto ATM Ban Would Punish Small Retailers
New Jersey’s S2141 would ban all cryptocurrency ATMs statewide. AARA has formally urged the Legislature to reject a blanket ban that penalizes host convenience stores and gas stations, and to adopt targeted fraud protections instead.
NJNYPAJun 29, 2026Renewing Your Liquor License in NJ, NY & PA: A Retailer’s Checklist
A practical checklist for renewing a retail liquor license in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, deadlines, fees, paperwork, and where to confirm the current rules.
NJJun 29, 2026New Jersey’s Self-Serve Gas Ban: What Station Owners Should Know
New Jersey bans self-service fueling at retail gas stations. Here’s what the rule means for staffing, training, signage, and compliance for tri-state station owners.