Emily Reynolds

In 2018, The Mills at Jersey Gardens in Elizabeth, NJ completed a major expansion — adding over 537,000 square feet of gross building area and making it the largest outlet mall in New Jersey. Here’s what changed and what it means for shoppers today. What Changed in the Expansion Simon Property Group completed the long-planned […]

NJ malls extend their hours every holiday season — but the exact schedule changes each year. Here’s your guide to Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Christmas shopping at every major outlet and mall in New Jersey, plus tips to survive the holiday rush. Black Friday at New Jersey Outlets & Malls Black Friday is the biggest

The Menlo Park Mall in Edison, NJ completed a major renovation in early 2016, giving this Simon-owned mall a completely refreshed look and feel. Here’s what changed and which stores joined the lineup around the renovation. What the Renovation Included Simon Property Group invested significantly in modernizing the Menlo Park Mall. The renovation delivered a

UGG opened a standalone store at the Garden State Plaza Mall in Paramus, NJ back in 2016. The brand — famous for its sheepskin boots, sandals, and shoes for women, men, and kids — brought its full product range to a 1,500 square foot dedicated store, including boots, handbags, accessories, and home goods. As you

Back in 2016, the Palisades Center Mall in West Nyack, NY added a wave of new entertainment and stores. We’ve updated this post with what’s changed — including the closure of 5 Wits — so you know what to expect on your next visit. 5 Wits at Palisades Center: Closed In 2016, the Palisades Center

Newport Centre Mall in Jersey City added several new stores and restaurants in 2016. However, not everything from that era is still around — notably Macy’s has since closed its Newport Centre location. Here’s what opened and what’s changed. Zara at Newport Centre Zara opened its 20,000-square-foot store at Newport Centre in 2016, located at

Sears filed for bankruptcy in October 2018, closing its stores at Woodbridge Center Mall and Newport Centre Mall in New Jersey. Learn what happened and what replaced it.

Macy’s Backstage opened at Paramus Park Mall in September 2016 as an off-price “store within a store.” Here’s what the concept is, what you can find there, and what you need to know before visiting. What Is Macy’s Backstage? Macy’s Backstage is the off-price division of Macy’s — similar in concept to Nordstrom Rack or

Kate Spade New York and Hugo Boss both opened outlet stores at The Mills at Jersey Gardens in Elizabeth, NJ in 2016. Both brands remain part of the Jersey Gardens store directory today. Kate Spade New York Outlet The Kate Spade New York Outlet is located on the lower level of the mall, in the