Emily Reynolds

I'm Emily Reynolds, co-founder of OutletsNewJersey.com. Based in Central New Jersey, I've been shopping NJ's outlets and malls since 2013 — from Jersey Gardens and Woodbury Common to the Mall at Short Hills. I write all the guides and store directories on this site, and I verify the information on regular visits. My focus is on honest, practical advice: real hours, accurate store lists, and tips that actually help you save money. OutletsNewJersey.com is independent — not affiliated with any mall or brand.

How much you can save outlet shopping in New Jersey

How Much Can You Actually Save Shopping at NJ Outlets? (With Real Numbers)

Is the drive to a New Jersey outlet worth it? The short answer is yes — often dramatically so. Here’s the full breakdown: NJ clothing tax savings vs. other states, real outlet vs. retail price comparisons, how to stack savings, and the break-even point that tells you when the trip pays for itself.

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North Jersey malls shopping route

North Jersey Mall Route Guide: The Best Shopping Day in Bergen & Essex County

North Jersey has the densest concentration of quality malls in the US — American Dream, Garden State Plaza, Short Hills, Willowbrook, and Paramus Park all within 20 minutes of each other. But there’s a catch: Bergen County’s Sunday blue laws mean your day-of-week choice completely changes which route to take. Here’s how to plan it right.

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South Jersey shopping guide — best malls and outlets in South NJ

South Jersey Shopping Guide: The Best Malls & Outlets Near Philadelphia

South Jersey has some of the most underrated shopping in the Northeast — and Philadelphia residents have known this for years. Cherry Hill Mall, Gloucester Premium Outlets, Deptford Mall, and Cumberland Mall form a corridor you can hit in a single day. Here’s how to plan it, and why the Pennsylvania-to-NJ tax difference makes every trip worth it.

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Newark Airport layover shopping guide — Jersey Gardens and NJ malls

Newark Airport Layover Shopping Guide: Jersey Gardens & More (5 Min Away)

Newark Liberty Airport might be the most underrated airport for layover shopping in the US. Jersey Gardens — one of NJ’s largest outlet malls — is literally 5 minutes away by shuttle. Here’s exactly how to use a layover at EWR for a genuine shopping run, with timing guides for 2-hour through 8-hour stops.

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International Visitors Guide to NJ Outlet Shopping

International Visitors Guide to NJ Outlet Shopping: Designer Brands, Zero Tax & Real Savings

You’ve come all the way to the US — you might as well shop smart. New Jersey’s outlet malls offer international visitors a combination that exists almost nowhere else: zero clothing tax, outlet prices 30–70% below retail, and designer brands you know from home at a fraction of what you’d pay back there.

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American Dream Mall family guide — entertainment and attractions in NJ

American Dream Mall Family Guide: How to Make the Most of Your Visit

American Dream is unlike any mall you’ve ever been to. Part shopping center, part theme park, part water park — planning your visit makes the difference between a chaotic day and an incredible one. Here’s exactly how to do it with kids, what to skip, what to prioritize, and how to actually save money while you’re there.

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