Essex Green has improved, slightly, over the years. I remember a time when it was a vibrant and…read morebustling area to shop and eat, especially the TGIFriday's and movie theater. Then, it practically turned into an empty circumference of vacant storefronts. Now, there are viable options, depending on what you're looking for. The newest/most recent additions are Burlington and Five Below. There's a big ShopRite around the bend and a Total Wine.

So I need to give Essex Green five stars knowing how much it has improved over the years. If you…read morecompare it to K-Mart Plaza just down Prospect Ave, it's 5 stars. There are more store tenants now (it's less deserted) and there's a variety of businesses - from the Shoprite, AMC Dine-In, Panera, Dry Cleaners, Jerry's Art Store, Five Below, Macy's, Burlington, etc. In recent years, a West Orange Starbucks Drive-Thru popped up in Essex Green also. I'm optimistic that more businesses will set up shop there, perhaps even some of the artisan vendors or activity spaces that Monique suggests in her review. It's more likely now with the new Stonehill complex and the new location of the West Orange Public Library on Rooney Circle. Fingers crossed!

The store is just fine to me. Third time shopping here. The reason I am not giving a five star…read morerating is because I felt like I was given the incorrect information when I signed up for the Macy's credit card. The cashier told me that I will save 20% by signing up. Then, when I actually got approved, I was told that I would see the 20% applied to my bill. When the bill finally came, I received two coupons: A 20% one and a $10 off $30 or more one. So finally today, I went back all excited to use my coupons, only to be told at the register that since the store is already discounted, and that they don't take coupons at the store. Yea so watch out for deceptive bait like that.

This is a clearance store, so I expected out of season merchandise. There was a lot of selection…read more What I didn't expect was the amount of general clutter and disorganization in the store. It was also very hot inside the store to the point where it was nauseating. I visited the restroom on my visit and there was toilet paper all over the floor and feces in the toilets. It was too messy and too hot to shop for long, so I didn't purchase anything and will not be back to try again.

At the corner of Eagle Rock and Prospect Avenues, West Orange Plaza is what was formerly known as…read moreK-Mart Plaza or where the old Caldor and Rag Shop stores were located back in the day (IYKYK). It's currently undergoing a huge renovation. Existing businesses are still open and operating. These include the Whole Foods, Verizon Store, Chipotle, Jersey Mikes, Frank's Pizza, America's Best Contacts and Glasses, myGym, dogtopia, and Mavis Tires. There is a lot of construction right now as parts of the shopping strip are being prepared for a Target anchor store, and a new traffic pattern is being carved out in the plaza lot where newly built free-standing store units will be strategically situated. The new plans will completely refresh the area and bring more activity to this part of town.

The West Orange Kmart is a Covid Testing and Vaccination site, one of many. They allow walk-ins…read more My husband and I just drove over and got our 3rd shot, our covid booster. We just walked in with no appointment. They just require that you wait 6 months from the 2nd shot. There is a short line and it moved quickly. They run a tight ship here. I am impressed; it is super efficient, clean, and organized. I brought a print out of my original card. All i had was a pdf. I couldnt find the original card. Anyways, they made me a new one.

This kmart location always has great deals and offers. I'm almost always pleased with good finds…read moreand the variety of products offered. Surprisingly, most of the clothes are a better quality than some of the clothes I've purchased from local malls and high end retailers/shops. However, if you're in a rush, this is not the place to go. You'll celebrate 5 birthdays, 2 graduations and attend 3 weddings before you reach the front of the line. The cashiers move at the slowest pace I've ever seen. Most wont even speak to you. The customer service is terrible! God forbid someone in front of you needs a price check! You might as well dig your burial plot because you'll never get out! Also , the whole store is a dead zone! If you need to load coupons or offers from your phone, do it before you enter the building

I've been to Nordstrom Rack a bunch of times and have never purchased anything. The concept is…read moresimple, stuff that didn't sell at their upscale counterpart are shipped here to be sold at deep discounts. The problem is in the execution. Less than 10% of their inventory has ever seen the inside of a Nordstrom department store. The other 90+ percent is crap that's either make specifically for them or close outs from brands that Nordstrom doesn't carry. Want proof? There are more Rack stores than department stores. Way more. Trading on one's name and reputation isn't a new concept. But in the end it serves to dilute their brand. Someone who goes to Short Hills willing to spend $500 on a pair of shoes is unlikely to show up at a Rack store looking to purchase the same. No so of a Rack customer who pays $75 and assumes that they're getting a bargain. They're not. Can't really recommend shopping there. It's a pity because it's a 5 minute clerics from home. Oh and same story at Off Fifth a few miles down the road.

They redesigned the space again, moved the registers. The line was very long... and people in line…read moresomehow couldn't understand "Next!" being shouted. -sigh-. Moved slowly to get to the registers. Maybe someone needs to check out why it takes so long and simplify the cashier process a bit. At least the return was smooth as I had a receipt.

This Marshall's is the lesser of the two closest to me. It's not quite as big and even less…read moreorganized. I'm guessing they don't have an opportunity to recover after crowds of people come which I get, but all the sections look like the need some TLC. Outside of this, it's all the goodness inside you can expect from Marshalls. Food items, kitchen supplies and clothes, but because it isn't as big or organized or even nicely laid out it just falls short. Like other Marshall's and stores similar to it, they suffer from this long line rule which is already bad, but because this Marshall's is already a bit rough venturing through, it makes the line even worse here. Because Marshall's are has this similar rule but this one has other issues, I say 2 and 1/2. Hopefully it can improve a bit.

This Marshall's has way too much inventory and is in violation of egress fire codes and ADA…read morecompliance. The isles for the customers are NOT ADA compliant and barely wide enough for a human to walk through. Whoever the store manager and visual merchandisers are... they do not use common sense when designing and displaying a store for keeping the customers accessibility in mind. Very claustrophobic at this Marshall's. Feels like a thrift store. Worst Marshall's I've been too in NJ

I always feel like a princess when I walk through the designer wing of the Short Hills Mall…read more There's something delightfully absurd about walking past the chandeliers and perfectly polished floors while pretending I belong there. (In my defense, I am carrying an iced latte.) This is not your typical suburban mall. There are no fluorescent lights illuminating a food court full of teenagers eating pretzels. Instead, you'll find restaurants, cafés, valet parking, and enough designer stores to make you briefly consider whether you, too, are the kind of person who needs a silk scarf. The Short Hills Mall somehow manages to feel both luxurious and welcoming. Whether you're there to buy a designer handbag or simply wander around with a coffee and people-watch, there's something lovely about spending an afternoon here. Five stars for allowing me to feel rich for a few hours.

With the closure of Livingston Mall, the Mall at Short Hills has now become our go-to center of…read morecommerce. While I am not a frequent mall shopper, I go sometimes. Short Hills Mall is an older mall. It's been around since the 60s as an open shopping mall but later was enclosed sometime in the 80s. There was a renovation in the mid-90s, which was when I first visited the mall as a teen. Of course, we didn't buy anything there because we didn't have money like that, so it was mostly window shopping and going to the Cheesecake Factory for a special occasion. Decades later, I come here with my husband for visits to the Apple Store, Indigo, or Macy's. The Cheesecake Factory is still there, along with other sit-down restaurants like Legal Seafood, Ruth's Steakhouse, and California Pizza Kitchen. Now there is EATALY and a Liv Breads Artisan Bakery and Coffee Bar (associated with the Liv Breads on Essex St in Millburn).

10/10 stop. I went to world market for Halloween supplies…read moreand after my trip to five below I returned everything to world market. Amazing options at this five below and very organized. The employees were also so helpful and enthusiastic!

C'mon, who doesn't like Five Below? So I'd say that the WO location is a good store. Someone…read moreusually always greets you when you enter. The shelves are always tidy and stocked with year-round items and seasonal items. There are a good number of self-checkout registers, too. Plus ample parking at Essex Green Plaza. Honestly what else do you need from Five Below?

I've been ordering at this store on line for some months now im happy with certain orders they came…read morepromptly and safely but what im upset about is the cat liter I've ordered some about 3 to 4 times and it never gets delivered it's always delayed had to cancel it and get refunded.im absolutely disappointed with that particular item cat liter.i had to order it from Amazon and I received it in 2 days.​

One of the saddest targets I've ever been to, they have such a small stock and variety compared to…read moreother locations.