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.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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 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.
















