Jersey Gardens
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Jersey Gardens is a two-level indoor outlet mall in Elizabeth, New Jersey
. The mall opened on October 21, 1999, and is the largest outlet mall in New Jersey
, and much closer to New York City
than its largest outlet mall competitor, Woodbury Common
.
, making purchases eligible for a reduced 3½% sales tax rate, a potent lure for New York City residents paying a sales tax rate over 8%. However, the sales tax on certain items, such as food and drink, have an additional 3% Elizabeth City Franchise Fee.
The mall is located near the Elizabeth Center
in Elizabeth, New Jersey
off the New Jersey Turnpike
at Interchange 13A near Newark International Airport and is 30 minutes from Midtown Manhattan
. The outlet mall has a Gross leasable area
of 1,292,611 ft², placing it in the top ten among the largest shopping malls in New Jersey. The mall contains 230 stores and restaurants. Bus service is available on the NJ Transit route 111 bus that runs between Jersey Gardens and the Port Authority Bus Terminal
in New York City.
A direct exit to the facility was constructed, allowing drivers direct access to the mall from the New Jersey Turnpike
without driving through local Elizabeth streets. The developer will cover the $130 million cost of bonds for the overpass and ramps through property tax payments.
, Burlington Coat Factory
, Cohoes, Daffy's, Neiman Marcus
Last Call, Old Navy
, VF Outlet, and Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th. In addition, it features an AMC Loews theater with IMAX, Jeepers! (an indoor amusement park and arcade), Starbucks Coffee and a food court
. It also features a large selection of stores such as Abercrombie & Fitch
Outlet, Banana Republic Factory Store, Ann Taylor Factory, Ecko Unlimited Outlet, Gap
Outlet, Hollister Co.
Outlet, Victoria's Secret
Outlet, Aéropostale
, Lord & Taylor
, American Eagle Outfitters
, New York and Company, Tommy Hilfiger
Outlet, Kenneth Cole
Outlet, Lucky Brand Jeans
Outlet FYE
, A|X Armani Exchange (opening 8/12/10), Juicy Couture
Outlet, Hurley
Outlet and many more.
Adjacent to the center is an outparcel complex featuring a Ruby Tuesday, Residence Inn by Marriott
, Courtyard by Marriott
, Country Inn & Suites, Extended Stay America, and IHOP.
Next to the mall is the Elizabeth Center
, which contains a large IKEA
store, and a combination Toys "R" Us/Babies "R" Us Superstore
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Elizabeth is a city in Union County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a total population of 124,969, retaining its ranking as New Jersey's fourth largest city with an increase of 4,401 residents from its 2000 Census population of 120,568...
. The mall opened on October 21, 1999, and is the largest outlet mall in New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
, and much closer to New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
than its largest outlet mall competitor, Woodbury Common
Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Woodbury Common Premium Outlets is an outlet center located in Central Valley, New York. The center is part of the Chelsea Premium Outlets group and takes its name from the town in which it is located...
.
Mall information and history
The mall was built on a former landfill, which required remediation prior to the mall development. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/30/realestate/30njzo.html Plans for the 1300000 square feet (120,774 m²) mall were announced in 1998 by Glimcher Realty Trust, emphasizing the sites proximity to the New Jersey Turnpike and its location in an Urban Enterprise ZoneUrban Enterprise Zone
In the United States, Urban Enterprise Zones , also known as Enterprise Zones, are intended to encourage development in blighted neighborhoods through tax and regulatory relief to entrepreneurs and investors who launch businesses in the area. UEZs are areas where companies can locate free of...
, making purchases eligible for a reduced 3½% sales tax rate, a potent lure for New York City residents paying a sales tax rate over 8%. However, the sales tax on certain items, such as food and drink, have an additional 3% Elizabeth City Franchise Fee.
The mall is located near the Elizabeth Center
Elizabeth Center
The Elizabeth Center is a power center located off Exit 13A on the New Jersey Turnpike in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The location near the exit is incorporated into the center's logo, as El13Abeth Center. The first tenant, IKEA, opened in 1990...
in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Elizabeth is a city in Union County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a total population of 124,969, retaining its ranking as New Jersey's fourth largest city with an increase of 4,401 residents from its 2000 Census population of 120,568...
off the New Jersey Turnpike
New Jersey Turnpike
The New Jersey Turnpike is a toll road in New Jersey, maintained by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. According to the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association, the Turnpike is the nation's sixth-busiest toll road and is among one of the most heavily traveled highways in the United...
at Interchange 13A near Newark International Airport and is 30 minutes from Midtown Manhattan
Midtown Manhattan
Midtown Manhattan, or simply Midtown, is an area of Manhattan, New York City home to world-famous commercial zones such as Rockefeller Center, Broadway, and Times Square...
. The outlet mall has a Gross leasable area
Gross leasable area
Gross leasable area in the retail development industry is a term applied to shopping malls, lifestyle centers, outlet malls and other retail centers to indicate the amount of floor space available to be rented...
of 1,292,611 ft², placing it in the top ten among the largest shopping malls in New Jersey. The mall contains 230 stores and restaurants. Bus service is available on the NJ Transit route 111 bus that runs between Jersey Gardens and the Port Authority Bus Terminal
Port Authority Bus Terminal
The Port Authority Bus Terminal is the main gateway for interstate buses into Manhattan in New York City...
in New York City.
A direct exit to the facility was constructed, allowing drivers direct access to the mall from the New Jersey Turnpike
New Jersey Turnpike
The New Jersey Turnpike is a toll road in New Jersey, maintained by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. According to the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association, the Turnpike is the nation's sixth-busiest toll road and is among one of the most heavily traveled highways in the United...
without driving through local Elizabeth streets. The developer will cover the $130 million cost of bonds for the overpass and ramps through property tax payments.
Tenants
The mall is anchored by Bed Bath & BeyondBed Bath & Beyond
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. was formed in 1971 and today operates a chain of domestic merchandise retail stores across United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. They feature mostly medium-ranged, but also a limited selection of high quality, domestic merchandise: items for the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen,...
, Burlington Coat Factory
Burlington Coat Factory
Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation is a national department store retailer focusing on clothing and shoes, with over 450 stores in 45 states and Puerto Rico.. In 2006, it was acquired by Bain Capital, LLC in a take-private transaction...
, Cohoes, Daffy's, Neiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus, formerly Neiman-Marcus, is a luxury specialty retail department store operated by the Neiman Marcus Group in the United States. The company is headquartered in the One Marcus Square building in Downtown Dallas, Texas, and competes with other department stores such as Saks Fifth...
Last Call, Old Navy
Old Navy
Old Navy is an American clothing brand as well as a chain of stores owned by Gap, Inc., with corporate operations in San Francisco and San Bruno, California. It is one of the first major corporations to house headquarters in the new Mission Bay district of San Francisco.Gap, Inc. was run by...
, VF Outlet, and Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th. In addition, it features an AMC Loews theater with IMAX, Jeepers! (an indoor amusement park and arcade), Starbucks Coffee and a food court
Food court
A food court is generally an indoor plaza or common area within a facility that is contiguous with the counters of multiple food vendors and provides a common area for self-serve dining. Food courts may be found in shopping malls and airports, and in various regions may be a standalone development...
. It also features a large selection of stores such as Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch is an American retailer that focuses on casual wear for consumers aged 18 to 22. It has over 300 locations in the United States, and is expanding internationally....
Outlet, Banana Republic Factory Store, Ann Taylor Factory, Ecko Unlimited Outlet, Gap
Gap (clothing retailer)
The Gap, Inc. is an American clothing and accessories retailer based in San Francisco, California, and founded in 1969 by Donald G. Fisher and Doris F. Fisher. The company has five primary brands: the namesake Gap banner, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Piperlime and Athleta. As of September 2008,...
Outlet, Hollister Co.
Hollister Co.
Hollister Co., sometimes advertised as Hollister or HCo., is an American lifestyle brand by Abercrombie & Fitch Co. The concept was originally designed to attract consumers aged 14–18 through its SoCal-inspired image and casual wear. Goods are available in-store and through the company's online store...
Outlet, Victoria's Secret
Victoria's Secret
Victoria's Secret is an American retailer of women's wear, lingerie and beauty products. It is the largest segment of publicly-traded Limited Brands with sales of over US$5 billion and an operating income of $1 billion in 2006...
Outlet, Aéropostale
Aéropostale (clothing)
Aéropostale, Inc. is a mall-based, specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories, principally targeting 14-to-17-year-old young women and men through its Aéropostale stores and 7-to-12-year-old kids through its P.S. from Aéropostale stores...
, Lord & Taylor
Lord & Taylor
Lord & Taylor, colloquially known as L&T, or LT, based in New York City, is the oldest upscale, specialty-retail department store chain in the United States. Concentrated in the eastern U.S., the retailer operated independently for nearly a century prior to joining American Dry Goods...
, American Eagle Outfitters
American Eagle Outfitters
American Eagle Outfitters is an American clothing and accessories retailer based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1977 by Mark and Jerry Silverman as a subsidiary of Retail Ventures, Inc., a company which also owned and operated Silverman's Menswear...
, New York and Company, Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy Hilfiger Corporation
Tommy Hilfiger Corporation is an American company which is incorporated in Hong Kong.In 1989, a Hong Kong businessman Silas Chou acquired Tommy Hilfiger Corporation via Sportswear Holdings Limited, along with his partner Lawrence Stroll. Chou served as Chairman and then Co-Chairman from 1989 to...
Outlet, Kenneth Cole
Kenneth Cole Productions
Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. is an American fashion house founded in 1982 by Kenneth Cole. He originally named the company Kenneth Cole Incorporated in September 1982 and planned to showcase his new line of shoes during market week at the Hilton New York Hotel...
Outlet, Lucky Brand Jeans
Lucky Brand Jeans
Lucky Brand Jeans is a designer denim company founded in Vernon, California, United States in 1990 by Gene Montesano and Barry Perlman. Lucky Brand is a subsidiary of the Liz Claiborne fashion company. Lucky also produces sportswear, outerwear, T-shirts and active wear. Lucky Brand products are...
Outlet FYE
Fyé
Fyé is a commune in the Sarthe department in the region of Pays-de-la-Loire in north-western France.-References:*...
, A|X Armani Exchange (opening 8/12/10), Juicy Couture
Juicy Couture
Juicy Couture is a contemporary line of both casual and dressy apparel based in Arleta, Los Angeles, California founded by Pamela Skaist-Levy and Gela Nash-Taylor in 1996...
Outlet, Hurley
Hurley International
Hurley International is a clothing company located in Costa Mesa, California founded by Bob Hurley. The company puts emphasis on skateboarding, surfing, music, and "fun"...
Outlet and many more.
Adjacent to the center is an outparcel complex featuring a Ruby Tuesday, Residence Inn by Marriott
Residence Inn by Marriott
Residence Inn by Marriott is a brand of extended stay hotels. The chain was launched in 1975 in Wichita, Kansas by Jack DeBoer, and acquired by Marriott International in 1987. As of April 2005, there were over 450 Residence Inn hotels in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The brand's slogan...
, Courtyard by Marriott
Courtyard by Marriott
Courtyard by Marriott is a brand of hotels owned by Marriott International. Courtyard by Marriott is designed for business travelers but also accommodates to families. Its rooms feature large desks, couches, free broadband Internet access, and "big" breakfasts. The majority of locations have...
, Country Inn & Suites, Extended Stay America, and IHOP.
Next to the mall is the Elizabeth Center
Elizabeth Center
The Elizabeth Center is a power center located off Exit 13A on the New Jersey Turnpike in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The location near the exit is incorporated into the center's logo, as El13Abeth Center. The first tenant, IKEA, opened in 1990...
, which contains a large IKEA
IKEA
IKEA is a privately held, international home products company that designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture such as beds and desks, appliances and home accessories. The company is the world's largest furniture retailer...
store, and a combination Toys "R" Us/Babies "R" Us Superstore