Boot Barn to Open First Jersey Shore Location in Mays Landing

The former Party City spot in the Consumer Square shopping center will soon be home to the popular western and workwear retailer.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:09am

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A close-up, high-contrast photograph of a pair of worn, weathered leather cowboy boots, symbolizing the premium western wear products sold at the new Boot Barn store in Mays Landing, New Jersey.The arrival of a new Boot Barn store in Mays Landing signals the continued growth and evolution of the local retail landscape.Mays Landing Today

Boot Barn, a chain that sells western wear, cowboy boots, workwear, home decor, and other outdoor merchandise, 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 number of new tenants move in recently.

Why it matters

The arrival of Boot Barn in Mays Landing represents an opportunity for the area to attract new customers and expand its retail offerings, especially in the western and outdoor lifestyle categories. As consumer shopping patterns continue to shift, the successful repurposing of vacant retail spaces is crucial for maintaining a vibrant local economy.

The details

Boot Barn is moving into the old Party City location in the Consumer Square shopping center on Wrangleboro Road in Mays Landing, right in front of Target. Party City closed its doors at this location in late 2024 due to financial troubles. Since then, the shopping center has seen several new tenants move in, including Bob's Discount Furniture and a new Top Pot Korean BBQ restaurant.

  • Party City closed its Mays Landing location in late 2024.
  • Boot Barn is currently renovating the former Party City space and preparing to open its first Jersey Shore store.

The players

Boot Barn

A chain of retail stores that sells western wear, cowboy boots, workwear, home decor, and other outdoor merchandise. Boot Barn was founded in California in 1978 and now has around 500 stores across the country, including 11 in New Jersey.

Party City

A national retailer that specializes in party supplies, costumes, and other celebration-related merchandise. Party City closed its Mays Landing location in late 2024 due to financial difficulties.

Consumer Square

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

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What they’re saying

“We stopped by last week, and from what we could see, the entire interior had been gutted, and crews were hard at work.”

— Chris Coleman, Author

What’s next

As soon as an opening date is announced for the new Boot Barn store in Mays Landing, the details will be updated in this story.

The takeaway

The arrival of Boot Barn in Mays Landing is a positive sign for the local economy, as it fills a vacant retail space and brings a new shopping option to the Jersey Shore region. The successful repurposing of former Party City and other vacant storefronts demonstrates the area's ability to adapt to changing consumer preferences and maintain a vibrant commercial landscape.