Next Redesign Phase Starting at Shops at Riverside, Simon Says

HACKENSACK, NJ—Simon Property Group says the third and final phase of its transformative re-design of The Shops at Riverside, northern New Jersey’s premier luxury shopping center. The redevelopment dovetails with reconfiguration efforts taking place in Hackensack’s downtown CBD that will make the district more accessible for live-work-play options being developed there.

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, with sculpture and louvered ceilings. As a part of this redesign, the second level will be removed to make way for 35-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,” says Tony Spring, Bloomingdale’s chairman and CEO. “Bloomingdale’s planned renovation will also elevate our merchandise, service and overall environment to better appeal to today’s omnichannel customer.”

“We are very excited to complete this comprehensive project for one of the great shopping centers in our portfolio,” says 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,” says Hackensack Mayor John Labrosse.

Simon has been recognized for its sustainability efforts, and says the redevelopment will result in the reduction of both electric and water consumption. Hundreds of construction jobs also will be created.

The second phase was recently completed with luxury design features including new entryways, soft seating, remodeled restrooms and repositioned elevators. Other improvements include a grand Bohemian crystal chandelier, 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 adding as tenants CH Carolina Herrera and Sephora. Sephora opened a 5,000-square-foot storefront in the former Saks space on Level 1, 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 is Whiting Turner.