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…
Scotch Plains Centre Businesses Have Goodies for Holiday Shoppers
Shoppers who descend on Park Avenue in Scotch Plains Centre will be greeted with freebies including hot chocolate, snacks and most importantly goodie bags chock full of deals and discounts…
High End Cigars is Open and Smoking Hot in Scotch Plains
High End Cigars, an upscale specialty tobacco retailer in Scotch Plains, continues to generate a lot buzz for its offerings at its stylish location on Route 22, including a wide…
Westfield’s 411 Gallery Welcomes Art Enthusiasts at New Space
A new contemporary art gallery has set up shop this Fall in Downtown Westfield. The 411 Gallery specializes in offering fine art for purchase, exhibitions, conservation and other services. “Thank…
Westfield’s Long-Standing Town Book Store Preps for Busy Holiday Rush
With the Christmas and holiday shopping season fast approaching, The Town Book Store (TBS) in Downtown Westfield explained why it’s such an important time for independent retailers. “I cannot believe…
The Psychic Boutique is Open on East Broad Street in Downtown Westfield
New age retail has experienced a boom of late as more people turn to its spiritual practices and beliefs. In Westfield, The Psychic Boutique offers a full array of items…
Fanwood’s Do Ewe Knit is New Jersey’s Luxury Yarn Boutique
If you’re a local knitter, you probably know Karen Posniak. Not only is she the owner of the popular Do Ewe Knit in Fanwood, she’s a pro on social media,…
Best Foot Forward Charts New Course in Downtown Westfield
It’s been a local storefront dedicated to selling shoes of all sizes and styles since the 1950s. But, when you step inside 82 Elm Street in Downtown, while it’s still…
Winterhill Antiques Bows Out in Scotch Plains Centre
After more than a decade of offering a fine selection of vintage retail, Winterhill Antiques in Scotch Plains Centre has closed its doors. The shop at 425 Park Avenue announced…
New Age Boutique, Enchanted Treasures, is Open in Garwood
Got gemstones? Garwood is now home to the newest New Age boutique in the area. The local shop at 245 South Avenue, which held its ribbon cutting on Jun. 28,…
Downtown Westfield’s Design Hub Has Big Plans for October
The lighting, furniture and interior design company, Design Hub, that made a name for itself in Millburn, is set to celebrate its Grand Opening this October at its second retail…
Think D’Sign Print Super Charges “Cranford is Kind” Movement
A Downtown Cranford business is being praised for its support of a local campaign to start the new school year off on the right foot for kids. Along with Township…
Westfield & Garwood’s Farmhouse Stores Get Shout-Out in Statewide Mag
The Farmhouse Store on East Broad Street in Downtown Westfield and its Outlet on South Avenue in Garwood are the “Favorite Independent Shop” of New Jersey Family magazine, making the…
Luxury Resale Darling, Midtown Authentic Expands to New Space in Downtown Westfield
No shrinkage here! While many in the retail industry are facing tough decisions about how to adapt to the disruption created by online competition and the likes of Amazon, one…
McEwen Flowers Returns to its Downtown Roots in Westfield
It’s time to get punny! After a stint in a strip mall, the venerable McEwen Flowers & Gifts has returned to its downtown roots {there it is}. The shop has…