National value retailer Five Below has signed a 10,000-square-foot lease at Blue Star Shopping Center at 1702 Route 22. in Watchung, N.J. The announcement follows the recent opening of a flagship ShopRite supermarket and the debut of brand-new Planet Fitness and KidStrong locations at the the 420,000-square-foot property.
E.J. Moawad, senior leasing representative Levin Management Corporation (LMC), negotiated the Five Below lease on behalf of property ownership. Jeffrey Howard of Ripco Real Estate represented the tenant.
“Five Below is one of the most active and successful retailers in its category, and we’re excited to add this location to Blue Star’s tenant mix,” said Moawad. “The company’s expansion into this center reflects the strength of the market and Blue Star’s appeal to top national brands.”
Five Below operates more than 1,800 stores across 44 states and continues to expand assertively. Designed for tweens, teens and value-conscious shoppers, the brand delivers trend-driven, high-quality merchandise at unbeatable prices across eight signature categories: Style, Room, Sports, Tech, Create, Party, Candy and New & Now.
The recent leasing momentum at Blue Star has further diversified the center’s vibrant, family-friendly mix. The property’s established tenant mix includes Kohl’s, Marshalls, Dollar Tree, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, and Five Guys, among others. Additional deals with national retailers will be announced shortly.
