Westfield Garden State Plaza

Fans of all ages attended the Jan. 10 meet-and-greet and autograph session with New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito at Westfield Garden State Plaza.
Jan 16, 2024

Westfield Garden State Plaza welcomes Giants QB DeVito (slideshow)

The Essex County native's latest stop to meet fans brought him to his "hometown mall," where several hundred turned out to score an autograph and picture with 25-year-old rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito.

Spanning more than 36,000 square feet in Westfield Garden State Plaza, Nerf Action Xperience will offer immersive activities inspired by the Nerf brand and is geared toward older kids, young adults and team building, as well as corporate events and parties.
Dec 12, 2023

Planet Playskool, Nerf Action Xperience coming to Westfield Garden State Plaza

Slated to open in early 2024, the Hasbro-themed indoor entertainment centers are being launched though a partnership between Kingsmen Xperience Inc., a U.S.-based subsidiary of international production company Kingsmen Creatives Limited, and Good Vibrations, a family-friendly attractions operator.

American Dream in the Meadowlands has once again transformed itself into “Holiday Dreamland” for the season.
Nov 20, 2023

Holiday report: Shoppers expected to choose experiences over gifts

U.S. consumers plan to allocate nearly a quarter of their seasonal budget on “immersive” activities, such as visiting Santa Claus, attending a live performance or dining out, according to a report from global commercial real estate services firm JLL

Sep 1, 2023

One of Bergen’s biggest food fests sets return to Westfield Garden State Plaza

Dozens of the best restaurants in one of the most culturally diverse parts of New Jersey will be on display during the 5th annual Bergen County Food & Wine Festival.

Italian gourmet chocolate and gelato manufacturer Venchi is opening a shop in the Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus.
Jun 30, 2023

Italian chocolatier adds second NJ boutique (updated)

The shop – also known as a ChocoGelateria – will offer decadent confections, gelato, hot chocolate and crepes, all of which incorporate 100% natural ingredients.

Sonja Lips, the founder of Toobydoo, poses outside of the new store at Westfield Garden State Plaza.
Jun 7, 2023

Princeton-based children’s apparel retailer adds second shop

Known for its custom gift sets, Toobydoo allows shoppers to mix and match clothing, toys and accessories to create the perfect surprise.

Jewelry retailer Kendra Scott has opened a 1,400-square-foot space at the Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus.
Jun 5, 2023

Kendra Scott opens at Westfield Garden State Plaza (slideshow)

The location brings the jewelry retailer's revamped store concept to the Garden State for the first time.

Alo Yoga, a Los Angeles-based activewear brand, made its New Jersey debut at Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus.
May 30, 2023

Celeb-favorited Alo Yoga opens 1st NJ store

The 100% sweatshop-free, eco-aware company is worn by yogis as well as celebrities, such as Taylor Swift, Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber.

As part of a newly launched incubator, Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus is now home to a retail space where shoppers can support ventures that are African American-owned or owned by Africans of the Diasporas.
May 22, 2023

Westfield Garden State Plaza unveils incubator to support minority entrepreneurs

The initiative with the Small Business Development Center at Ramapo College provides a retail space where shoppers can purchase from ventures that are African American-owned or owned by Africans of the Diasporas.

American Dream skating rink
Apr 24, 2023

NJ shopping malls reinvent themselves to draw crowds

Ice skating, arts & crafts classes, a variety of food trucks, mirror mazes, bumper cars, cooking demonstrations, dance lessons, roller coasters and train rides to Toys R Us. A festival […]

Shoppers
Apr 19, 2023

Westfield Garden State Plaza will require chaperones for underage teens

In response to an uptick in disruptive behavior, the Paramus mall – the 2nd largest in New Jersey and one of the biggest revenue producing shopping centers nationally – recently amended its existing code of conduct to include a new parental guidance policy. 

Luxury lingerie and lifestyle brand Honey Birdette is celebrating the opening of its new boutique at Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus.
Jan 24, 2023

Luxury lingerie retailer Honey Birdette opens at Westfield Garden State Plaza (updated)

Founded 17 years ago in Australia, the brand was sold in 2021 to the private equity-backed owner of the Playboy brand for $333 million as part of a move by the former magazine publisher to expand its portfolio and grow its apparel business.