AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRetail & Real Estate: West Orange planning board approved Leon Marketplace, a two-story supermarket on Main Street (former Walgreens/Americana Diner lots), with ~13,934 sq. ft. retail space, solar panels, EV charging and 53 parking spots. Food Safety: Walmart recalled Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kits over possible listeria contamination, including NJ stores; consumers should discard or return for a refund. New Jersey Business & Jobs: Raising Cane’s opens its 10th NJ location in Linden on Aug. 17, hiring about 110 workers and planning local donations to the Boys & Girls Club of Union County and Linden Public Schools. Consumer Fraud Watch: BBB Scam Tracker reported Spotswood with one scam report in July and tied for 120th in NJ; the tracker highlights online purchase scams and slow/failed delivery patterns. Data Centers & AI Power: Nebius raised contracted power guidance to 5 gigawatts by year-end after strong results and a large Meta infrastructure deal, signaling continued AI buildout demand. Legal/Regulatory: States including New Jersey are set to press Meta in a major trial over claims Instagram/Facebook were designed to addict children, with potential bellwether implications for Big Tech.
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