Von Maur Department Stores Plans First NJ Location

Von Maur Department Stores (Davenport, Iowa) announced plans to open a new anchor store at Macerich’s Freehold Raceway Mall in Freehold, N.J., with an anticipated opening in fall 2027. It will replace a Nordstrom that formerly occupied the space.

The three-level location will mark the company’s first store in New Jersey, expanding its presence in the Northeast and introducing its signature customer service and upscale shopping experience to Central New Jersey, the retailer said in a news release.

The new department store will have about 164,000 square feet of space and offer merch from such brands as Dagne Dover, Marine Layer, Bobbi Brown, Rhone, UNRL, Vuori, Peter Millar, TravisMathew, Hammitt, Varley, Marc Jacobs, Free People, Happy Camp3r and Liverpool Los Angeles.

“We are thrilled to bring the Von Maur experience to Central New Jersey,” said Jim von Maur, president and fourth-generation leader of the retailer bearing his surname. “Freehold Raceway Mall is the area’s premier shopping destination, and we look forward to joining its vibrant retail community.”

Said Macerich President and CEO Jack Hsieh: “Von Maur is a best-in-class anchor that serves as a catalyst for our Freehold center and underscores our commitment to bring elevated brands that complement our retail mix. Von Maur’s addition reinforces Macerich’s Path Forward strategy to deliver new anchor tenants that have clearly demonstrated the ability to drive traffic and sales across a property.”

Once the Freehold store is complete, Von Maur will have 40 department store locations across the country. The company has also undertaken a multi-phased, $100 million renovation of its existing stores over the next five years.