What New Jersey is Missing: Stores & Restaurants We Need in 2025

I asked on Facebook which retailers and restaurants you want to see open up this year.

You have spoken.

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One thing is for sure. We are all feeling a bit nostalgic. Let me explain.

Many suggestions involved stores that had been open and thriving for a long time but ultimately hit hard times or were victims of online shopping and technology.

You'll also notice retailers that are already in business. In this case, we want more of them. There's nothing wrong with wanting more of a good thing.

It was also very telling that we missed some unique fast-food joints that other parts of the country enjoyed.

Online shopping is convenient for our busy lives.

It's awesome that virtually any item can be delivered to your doorstep in two days.

However, many miss getting in the car, driving to the mall, and exploring for a while.

You know, feel things or try them on before buying them—the good old days.

Is 2025 going to be the year that brick-and-mortar retail makes a comeback?

Possibly, but not likely.

Don't rule it out, though, because retro is in.

Vinyl and CD sales are at an all-time high for the first time in over 20 years.

You'll agree with some of these, and some will make you shake your head.

Be sure to tell me what you'd like to see by emailing me at matt.ryan@townsquaremedia.com.