# NJ Grocery Stores Vanishing | Newark News

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Podcast: [Newark News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114)
Published: 2026-09-13T11:09:18+00:00
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New Jersey’s grocery stores are vanishing — and it’s a crisis for communities, jobs, and food access. These aren’t just convenience stops; they’re economic anchors that offer first jobs, support local charities, and deliver affordable groceries right in neighborhoods. Closures mean thousands of lost jobs, longer commutes for vulnerable residents, and empty storefronts — all while state employment numbers dip. Worse, new government policies — from tax hikes to self-checkout bans — are squeezing already thin profit margins. It’s not one rule, but the cumulative burden that’s pushing grocers out. Without urgent, collaborative action, more towns will lose their food hubs and the vital livelihoods they sustain. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.nj.com/opinion/2026/09/njs-grocery-stores-are-disappearing-heres-why-that-should-worry-everyone-opinion.html More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/54eef1d671a93b00 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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