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.

Retail
Crafts, fabrics chain renews for 30,000 sq. ft. in Paramus

A national crafts and fabrics chain has renewed its 30,000-square-foot lease in Paramus, in a newly announced transaction by The Goldstein Group.

Retail
Pet supplies shop, dim sum eatery coming to Galloway strip center

A pet supplies store and a restaurant will be the newest tenants at an Atlantic County shopping center, leasing a combined 5,482 square feet in deals brokered by Vantage Commercial.

Retail
Larken signs first four retail tenants at mixed-use Hillsborough project

Larken Associates has secured its first retail tenants at a development that will bring 191 luxury apartments to Hillsborough later this year.

Retail
Martial arts franchise expands, takes 2,800 sq. ft. in Bergen County, NAI Hanson says

A martial arts chain has leased nearly 2,800 square feet of retail space at a mixed-use building in Bergen County, according to a brokerage team with NAI James E. Hanson.

Government & Public Policy
ACDEVCO, stakeholders secure $680,000 award for Atlantic City neighborhood plan

Business leaders have secured nearly $700,000 in state funding for Atlantic City’s Chelsea neighborhood, supporting everything from streetscape improvements to outdoor fitness classes.

Retail
Bayoh opens new IHOP at mixed-use project in downtown Newark

A developer and restaurateur joined local officials last week to open a new IHOP in Newark, part of a mixed-use project that will also bring 84 apartments to the downtown.

Retail
Ice cream parlor opens in Hillsborough, inking lease with Larken Associates

Larken Associates has welcomed a new ice cream shop to a five-building retail, medical and office complex.

Top News
EDA reboots grant program to help municipalities rescue stranded malls, office parks

The state Economic Development Authority has relaunched a funding program aimed at helping suburban communities repurpose underutilized retail or office park properties.

Retail
CBRE: Gourmet food, wine market opens 8,600 sq. ft. Paramus store

A new upscale food and wine market has opened its doors in Paramus, where it has leased more than 8,600 square feet under a transaction arranged by CBRE.

Professional Services
WCRE adds business development adviser

Wolf Commercial Real Estate has announced the hiring of a new business development adviser to help bring the firm’s services to new clients.