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. 10, 2026 at 12:09am

A clean, minimalist 3D illustration depicting the interior of a modern Boot Barn retail store, with neatly arranged displays of cowboy boots, workwear, and western-themed home decor, conveying a sense of premium quality and rustic charm.The new Boot Barn store in Mays Landing, New Jersey will bring a touch of western flair and premium workwear to the Jersey Shore region.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 company is taking over the former Party City storefront in the Consumer Square shopping center, which has seen a flurry of new tenants move in recently including Bob's Discount Furniture and Top Pot Korean BBQ.

Why it matters

The arrival of Boot Barn in Mays Landing signals the continued revitalization of the Consumer Square shopping center after the closure of Party City. It also represents an opportunity for the retailer to expand its footprint in New Jersey, where it currently has 11 stores, and cater to the growing demand for western-inspired fashion and workwear in the region.

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 is currently undergoing a complete interior renovation of the former Party City space, which closed in late 2024 due to financial troubles. With the addition of Boot Barn, Consumer Square continues to attract new tenants, including Bob's Discount Furniture and Top Pot Korean BBQ.

  • Party City closed the Mays Landing location in late 2024.
  • Boot Barn is currently renovating the former Party City space.
  • An opening date for the new Boot Barn store has not been announced yet.

The players

Boot Barn

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

Party City

A national party supply 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 Top Pot Korean BBQ.

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What’s next

Boot Barn has not announced an official opening date for its new Mays Landing location, but the company is currently in the process of renovating the former Party City space. The new store is expected to bring western-inspired fashion and workwear to the Jersey Shore region.

The takeaway

The arrival of Boot Barn in Mays Landing is a positive sign for the continued revitalization of the Consumer Square shopping center, which has attracted several new tenants in recent years. The opening of the first Boot Barn location at the Jersey Shore will provide local consumers with a new destination for western-themed apparel, accessories, and home goods.