Bergen County’s retail geography is shaped in part by the county’s blue-law environment, which restricts most non-essential retail on Sundays along the Route 4 and Route 17 corridor in Paramus. Westfield Garden State Plaza, operated by Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), opened in 1957 and is a leading retail property on that corridor, drawing from a catchment of approximately 940,000 Bergen County residents augmented by shoppers from northern New Jersey and New York state border communities.
The anchor structure places Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom across the department store tier. The luxury boutique circuit covers Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany and Co, Ferragamo, Burberry, and Coach. The contemporary fashion register includes Zara, H and M, Aritzia, Mango, and a full mid-premium specialty complement. Arc’teryx and lululemon cover the athletic category. AMC and a comprehensive food-hall and restaurant complement anchor entertainment and dining.
The Route 4 and Route 17 intersection in Paramus is one of the most concentrated retail corridors in the United States, reflecting Bergen County’s population density. I-80, Route 4, the Garden State Parkway, and NJ Transit bus connections provide multi-directional access from northern and central New Jersey and the New York state border communities.
Garden State Plaza holds a leading super-regional retail position in Bergen County. In April 2026, construction began on the property’s first mixed-use phase, adding 575 residential units and public space, with delivery expected in 2028.
Sit-down dining at the property includes Grand Lux Cafe, California Pizza Kitchen, Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Seasons 52 and The Capital Grille. Quick options include Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, FireHouse Subs, Five Guys and McDonald's.
Yes. AMC operates inside Westfield Garden State Plaza. For showtimes, use the AMC website or app.
Records updated 22 July 2026.
