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Gen Z Leads Black Friday Frenzy At Garden State Plaza, Smashing Sales Records
Shoppers flocked to the Westfield Garden State Plaza this Black Friday, making it the mall's most successful event since 2018, mall officials said.
The center opened its doors at 7 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 29, but eager crowds had already formed long lines outside popular stores like UGG, Sephora, Lululemon, Aritzia, and Macy’s, according to Wesley Rebisz, senior general manager of Westfield Garden State Plaza.
Extended hours, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., gave shoppers more time to score deals, with the mall remaining packed well past 9 p.m.
Rebisz attributed the record turnout to effective promoti…
Pair Arrested In Atlantic City Clothing Store Heist
Two South Jersey suspects were arrested in connection with a break-in at a clothing store in Atlantic City, authorities said.
On Saturday, a man and woman were arrested after a police officer observed them burglarizing a store.
At 7:43 a.m., Officer Thomas Gilardi was patrolling the area of the Tanger Outlets-The Walk when he saw Amanda Reynolds, 28, of Little Egg Harbor, pacing back and forth near the Abercrombie & Fitch store, according to Atlantic City police.
Gilardi then observed Duane Napper, 46, of Atlantic City, exit the store carrying a large bag and begin to walk away with Re…