https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-retail-store-relocates-hq-after-50-years-in-n-j-invests-370mContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-retail-store-relocates-hq-after-50-years-in-n-j-invests-370mhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/major-retail-store-relocates-hq-after-50-years-in-n-j-invests-370m#u58681Sun, 06 Sep 2026 02:35:48 +0000Burlington Stores is relocating its headquarters and 2,000 employees from New Jersey to Philadelphia, investing $370M in the move. The company, a major retail store, has been in New Jersey for 50 years. The relocation plan was touted by Pennsylvania Governor and Philadelphia mayor. The move has sparked a political firestorm in New Jersey with blame and backlash.Why it mattersThe relocation of Burlington Stores' headquarters marks a significant change for the company and the state of New Jersey, which is losing a major employer. The move to Philadelphia brings new economic opportunities fo