Retail

The New Jersey retail landscape has changed, but the spending power of its residents hasn’t. Owners of malls, shopping centers and mixed-use projects will continue to adapt and invest in the state.

Self-storage firm eyes new facility in North Bergen after buying vacant movie theater

A vacant movie theater in North Bergen is set to become a self-storage facility after the sale of the property by Madison International Realty, brokers with JLL announced Thursday.

LMC touts 1.1 million sq. ft. in 2025 leasing amid sustained demand at open-air centers

The strength of open-air shopping centers with robust anchors was on display in 2025, fueling an uptick in deal volume across Levin Management Corp.’s sprawling portfolio.

Goldstein Group inks sale of 7,200 sq. ft. highway retail building in Iselin

A freestanding highway retail property in Woodbridge has changed hands for an undisclosed price, in a newly announced deal by The Goldstein Group.

Five Star Swim School takes 5,600 sq. ft. at Oakland shopping center, RIPCO says

A new swim school is coming to a Bergen County shopping center, where it will occupy nearly 5,600 square feet under a lease secured by RIPCO Real Estate.

Larken, KidsUnited ink lease to bring youth soccer franchise to Raritan Borough

Larken Associates has leased more than 3,000 square feet in Raritan Borough to a fast-growing youth soccer franchise, the real estate firm announced Friday.

Marcus: Jersey City property with 19 apartments, retail space fetches $6.3 million

An investor has picked up 19 apartments and three ground-floor retail spaces in Jersey City after acquiring a mixed-use building for $6.25 million, brokers with Marcus & Millichap announced.

Local investor buys upscale 147,000 sq. ft. shopping center in North Brunswick, JLL says

An affiliate of The Azarian Group has sold the leasehold for a nearly 147,000-square-foot shopping center in North Brunswick, according to a listing team with JLL.

Real Estate NJ’s 2026 Market Forecast

Even with stretches of volatility in 2025, it was clear to many of our industry experts that capital and confidence had returned to the market in a way not seen in several years. That sets the stage for what could be a stronger and perhaps smoother 2026, one marked by conviction in fundamentals rather than cautious optimism. You can read all about it in our 2026 Market Forecast, which features a distinguished list of commercial real estate experts and predictions on everything from leasing and lending to affordable housing, energy and capital markets.
You can read all about it in our 2025 Market Forecast, which features predictions and insights from some of the state’s leading voices in commercial real estate.

Longtime retail broker Finkelstein joins VanRockCRE to reunite with Huter, Palestina

VanRockCRE has welcomed veteran retail broker Lew Finkelstein, bolstering its team just months after the launch of the Midland Park-based commercial real estate services firm.

Wellness practice for active adults, families leases 3,700 sq. ft. in Livingston, CBRE says

A health care user has taken more than 3,700 square feet at a mixed-use commercial property in Livingston, in a newly announced deal by CBRE.