Top 5 Business Stories In Barnegat-Manahawkin For 2025

BARNEGAT-MANAHAWKIN, NJ — It was a busy year in Barnegat and Manahawkin on all counts. The towns also saw a slew of business news, from new chains, closing stores and more plans for the future.

Patch readers love to hear about business news. These are the top five most-read business stories in Barnegat and Manahawkin during 2025.

5. Plans Approved For New, Bigger ShopRite In Manahawkin

The plans for a new World Class ShopRite in Manahawkin Commons were approved early in 2025. Now that we're almost in 2026, the bigger, better grocery store is almost ready to open its doors.

4. Major Bank To Shutter Manahawkin Branch

TD Bank announced it was closing several stores this year, including a branch in Manahawkin. This location will close by the end of January 2026.

3. New Super Wawa Proposed In Barnegat

Several years in the making, the new Wawa on North Main Street (across from the old one) is coming to fruition. Super Wawas are larger than their legacy companions, and have both a food market and gas station.

2. Here's What's Replacing Big Lots In Barnegat

The closure of Big Lots was a big deal. But it was replaced by Ocean State Job Lot, a similar discount retailer.

1. Popular Grocery Store Chain Proposes First Barnegat Location

The most-read business article this year on the Barnegat-Manahawkin Patch was about Aldi proposing a new grocery store in Barnegat. Many were excited for a fresh face in town, since Acme has been the only shop for some time. It was approved after a lengthy meeting.