The comings and goings of local businesses around town.
2011 brought a lot of movement among businesses in Millburn and Short Hills. Despite a tough economy that brought an end to some businesses, many optimistic entrepreuers opened new business, and other shops and restaurants are in the works. After a spell with a lot empty storefronts downtown, Millburn is now at about 85 percent occupancy, said outgoing president of Downtown Millburn John Buchholz. New stores have opened and other stores and restaurants are moving. And Tinga is still working to re-open after being wiped out by the raging Rahway floodwaters from Irene on Aug. 28. "We're excited about what's going on downtown," said Downton Millburn's new executive director Lisa Hackett, whose offices are moving from the location on Millburn…
The store is this month celebrating 26 years in Millburn.
Gotham City Clothing is a teen girl's shopping paradise—but the store is well past its teens. Opened in June 1984, the mother-daughter team behind the trendy boutique is this year celebrating 26 years in Millburn. The store has remained a mainstay in the ever-changing Millburn Avenue scene by staying ahead of the trends. They were among the first to carry world-famous brands such as Free People, Juicy Couture, Seven Jeans and J brand jeans, among others. "We had Juicy Couture when they were in their infancy," said co-owner Gail Levy. "We had them when they were just a basic v-neck t-shirt." The brands have clearly evolved over the years, as has the store that discovered them so early on. Levy credits her experience working at Saks Fifth …
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