Boot Barn to Open First Jersey Shore Location in Mays Landing

Popular western and workwear retailer takes over former Party City spot in Consumer Square shopping center.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 11:09pm

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A high-end studio still life photograph featuring a pair of rugged leather cowboy boots, a worn denim jacket, and a silver belt buckle arranged elegantly on a clean, monochromatic background, conceptually representing the premium quality and craftsmanship of western-inspired apparel and accessories.The arrival of Boot Barn in Mays Landing signals the continued revitalization of the Consumer Square shopping center and the appeal of the Jersey Shore for major western-inspired retailers.Mays Landing Today

Boot Barn, a prominent western wear and workwear retailer, is opening its first location at the Jersey Shore in Mays Landing, New Jersey. The new store will be taking over the former Party City space in the Consumer Square shopping center, which has seen a flurry of new tenants move in recently, including Bob's Discount Furniture and a new Top Pot Korean BBQ restaurant.

Why it matters

The arrival of Boot Barn in Mays Landing represents the continued revitalization of the Consumer Square shopping center, which has managed to fill vacant spaces left by the closure of national chains like Party City. This is a positive sign for the local economy and indicates that Mays Landing remains an attractive location for major retailers.

The details

Boot Barn, founded in California in 1978, sells a variety of western wear, cowboy boots, workwear, home decor, and other outdoor-themed merchandise. The company currently has around 500 stores across the country, with 11 locations in New Jersey. The new Mays Landing store will be taking over the former Party City space, which closed in late 2024 due to the chain's financial troubles. Crews have been working to gut the interior and prepare the space for Boot Barn's arrival.

  • Party City closed its Mays Landing location in late 2024.
  • Boot Barn is currently renovating the former Party City space and plans to open its new Jersey Shore location soon, though an exact opening date has not been announced.

The players

Boot Barn

A prominent western wear and workwear retailer founded in California in 1978, with around 500 stores across the country and 11 locations in New Jersey.

Party City

A national party supplies and costume retailer that closed its Mays Landing location in late 2024 due to financial troubles.

Consumer Square

A shopping center in Mays Landing, New Jersey that has seen a flurry of new tenants move in recently, including Bob's Discount Furniture and a new Top Pot Korean BBQ restaurant.

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What’s next

Boot Barn has not announced an exact opening date for its new Mays Landing location, but local residents and shoppers can expect the store to open in the coming months as renovation work continues.

The takeaway

The arrival of Boot Barn in Mays Landing is a positive sign for the local economy, as the Consumer Square shopping center has been able to fill vacant spaces left by the closure of national chains. This indicates that Mays Landing remains an attractive location for major retailers, and the new Boot Barn store will provide residents and visitors with a new shopping option for western wear, workwear, and outdoor-themed merchandise.