(WESTFIELD, NJ) COVID-19 has shifted even more shopping online; but, there are still hundreds of thousands of dollars up for grabs ahead of the busy holiday season. The Downtown Westfield…
Retailer Hickory & Hill General Store Opens in Downtown Cranford
(CRANFORD, NJ) Downtown has a brand new store for local shoppers to experience on North Avenue West. It’s at a prime location, just steps from the renovated Cranford Theater and…
Westfield Lord & Taylor will Close Permanently
Lord & Taylor has announced it will be closing all of its 38 stores, including its North Avenue West location in Westfield. The department store’s parent company Le Tote, Inc….
Fate of Westfield’s Lord & Taylor is Still Not Decided
It’s still unclear if Lord & Taylor (L&T) will be shuttering all of its stores, including the North Avenue West location in Dowtown Westfield, after the department store’s parent company…
Cranford’s Think D’sign Print Offering Customizable Face Masks
As COVID-19 lingers, Downtown Cranford business, Think D’sign Print, is looking to meet the increasing demand for high quality and customizable face masks. But, before choosing a supplier, they wanted…
High End Cigars in Scotch Plains Makes Statement as it Carefully Aligns with Brands
In an attempt to align itself with cigar brands that match its owners stance on equality and social progression, High End Cigars in Scotch Plains has stopped carrying a cigar…
Augusta Mae Boutique in Cranford is Offering Curbside Pickup and Giving Back During COVID-19 Crisis
While it’s not business as usual in Downtown Cranford, local establishments are being creative and doing all they can to stay connected with the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. At…
Shovlin Mattress Factory in Fanwood Aides Food Drive During COVID-19 Crisis
Locals can sleep a bit more soundly knowing that local businesses are doing their part to help those less fortunate during the COVID-19 crisis. Shovelin Mattress in Fanwood recently aided…
COVID-19 Response Forces AR Workshop to Close to Help “Flatten the Curve”
As COVID-19 rapidly devoured the local retail scene in March, shops that specialized in group outings like AR Workshop in Downtown Westfield immediately saw it was their duty to act….
Westfield’s Farmhouse Store Owners Try and See Past Current COVID-19 Emergency in a Comfy Chair, Of Course!
Beneath a warmly-lit photo of an overstuffed, comfy living room chair, the owners of The Farmhouse Store on East Broad Street in Westfield and The Farmhouse Store Outlet in Garwood,…
Sport Memorabilia Shop Kessler’s Corner Opens New Location in Garwood
Sports memorabilia is a big time business and there is a new location in Garwood that can satisfy even the most rabid fan. Kessler’s Corner has moved to 40 North…
Retro Thrift Shop Progress Resale is Looking for a Buyer in Westfield
It’s been the area’s home for quirky 1950s-retro fashion since 2012, but, the beloved thrift shop Progress Resale has sadly begun the painstaking process of liquidating its inventory and closing…
Look Twice/Look Again is Staying Put in Downtown Cranford
After announcing they were moving out of Downtown Cranford, the owner of the long-standing Consignment Boutique Look Twice/ Look Again has reversed course and has decided to remain on North…
Cranford Merchants Roll Out the Red Carpet for Downtown Shoppers
New Jersey’s Best Downtown (according to nj.com readers two years in row) is pulling out all the stops to attract shoppers to its streets on Black Friday and Small Business…
Downtown Westfield Stores Offer Shopping Deals for Small Business Saturday
It’s not only the most wonderful time of the year, it’s also the most profitable for many businesses! And, while Black Friday has earned its place on the calendar for…