HACKENSACK, N.J., May 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Simon, a global
leader in premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use
destinations, today announced the third and final phase of its
transformative re-design of The Shops at Riverside, northern New Jersey's premier luxury shopping
center.
Phase three includes a comprehensive redevelopment of the south
mall adjacent to Bloomingdale's to create a luxury loop
centered around the Grand Court and featuring a calming water
installation, stunning sculpture and louvered ceilings. As a part
of this redesign, the second level will be removed to make way for
thirty-five foot soaring ceilings. In addition, a new grand arrival
entrance located near the former entrance of The Cheesecake Factory
will act as the central entryway, setting the stage for an
unrivaled luxury shopping experience.
Barnes & Noble will relocate its store to the dining and
entertainment district next to the new Cheesecake Factory and
beneath the AMC ultra-lux theatre.
The redevelopment also includes a luxury lounge and concierge
service providing personal shopping, package delivery, coat check
and valet parking. Additionally, renovated and covered garages, a
new state-of-the-art parking assist system and enhanced way-finding
will add greater ease and convenience.
"Our loyal customer feels a special connection to The Shops at
Riverside and we are excited that
the center's enhancements will deliver both the convenience and
experience she expects," said Tony
Spring, Bloomingdale's
Chairman & CEO. "Bloomingdale's planned renovation will also
elevate our merchandise, service and overall environment to better
appeal to today's omnichannel customer," Spring continued.
"We are very excited to complete this comprehensive project for
one of the great shopping centers in our portfolio," said
Michael E. McCarty, Chief Operating
Officer of Simon's mall platform. "This is yet another example of
Simon's ability to take already great retail real estate and
enhance it for our customers' benefit."
"This is part of the redevelopment Hackensack has been building towards for years
and it's very gratifying to see it coming to fruition," said
Hackensack Mayor John Labrosse.
Simon has consistently been recognized for its sustainability
efforts and this project is no different. The redevelopment will
result in the reduction of both electric and water consumption.
Additionally, hundreds of construction jobs will be created.
The completion of the first phase in the summer of 2017 resulted
in the relocation of The Cheesecake Factory and the creation of a
dining and entertainment district featuring an upscale cinema with
a lounge and bar – AMC's first ultra-lux dine-in theatre
concept.
The second phase was recently completed with luxury design
features including new entryways, luxe soft seating, remodeled
restrooms and repositioned vertical transportation. Additional
cutting-edge improvements include a grand Bohemian crystal
chandelier, lavish new floor tile and a new sculptural floating
stair in the center court near Omega. These new additions have
elevated both the interior and exterior of the property.
As part of the reconfiguration, The Shops at Riverside is also excited to welcome two great
retailers – CH Carolina Herrera and Sephora - to further enhance
the property's selection of world renowned brands. Sephora opened a
5,000 square foot storefront in the former Saks space on Level 1 on
Friday, May 11th, while CH Carolina
Herrera's new store space will open across from Louis Vuitton within the existing mall in
August.
The general contractor on the phase three redevelopment at The
Shops at Riverside is Whiting
Turner.
About The Shops at Riverside
An expansive retail destination for luxury fashion, discovery
and community, The Shops at Riverside is located only
minutes from Manhattan in the affluent suburban area
of Bergen County, New Jersey,
and managed by Simon, headquartered in Indianapolis,
Indiana. A two-level, upscale
regional shopping center, The Shops at Riverside is
anchored by Bloomingdale's, Barnes & Noble and Pottery
Barn and features a full-service day spa. Shoppers will experience
an unrivaled collection of over 70 high-end and bridge specialty
stores as well as "New
Jersey's own Restaurant Row," with eight full-service
restaurants. Additional Simon information is available
at www.simon.com.
Visit www.theshopsatriverside.com for the latest center
news, activities, and retailer updates. The Shops
at Riverside is on Facebook; check out
www.facebook.com/ShopsatRiverside. Follow @RiversideShops on
Twitter.
About Simon
Simon is a global leader in the ownership of premier shopping,
dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations and an S&P 100
company (Simon Property Group, NYSE: SPG). Our properties across
North America, Europe and Asia provide community gathering places for
millions of people every day and generate billions in annual sales.
For more information, visit simon.com.
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